Ships at Sea: An 18th-century music box

Dreaming of faraway places? Missing your love? This film might offer some consolation, 18th-century style: made about 1786-87 in Paris, this snuffbox’s theme is bittersweet. An automaton moves two tiny silver ships across a golden horizon, while in the foreground couples say goodbye. This beautiful piece features in the newly re-opened Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Galleries, showcasing highlights from one of the most important collections of decorative art ever given to the nation. Find out more: vam.ac.uk/collections/gilbert-collection

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Berthoud Verge fusee 1700s 18th century Paris Pocket watch movement sound , front, back, adjust time
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Berthoud Verge fusee 1700s 18th century Paris Pocket watch movement sound , front, back, adjust time

Dutch Automaton Clock - Horologist Cornelius Lehr
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Dutch Automaton Clock - Horologist Cornelius Lehr

The Ancient Art of Pietra Dura: How Stone Inlay Masterpieces are Made
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The Ancient Art of Pietra Dura: How Stone Inlay Masterpieces are Made

Bird Music Box
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Bird Music Box

Restitution and reimagining of a gold ewer | Place to Place by Adi Toch | V&A
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Restitution and reimagining of a gold ewer | Place to Place by Adi Toch | V&A

How to Torch Fire Cloisonne Enamel Using Copper. (Miyazaki, Totoro, tutorial)
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How to Torch Fire Cloisonne Enamel Using Copper. (Miyazaki, Totoro, tutorial)

Antique Drum, Bell and Castanet Music Box by Conchon, c. 1870
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Antique Drum, Bell and Castanet Music Box by Conchon, c. 1870

Worth a much as an apartment | Shockingly rare 300 year-old-table re-discovered
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Worth a much as an apartment | Shockingly rare 300 year-old-table re-discovered

Joueuse de Tympanon - automate
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Joueuse de Tympanon - automate

Silver swan automaton
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Silver swan automaton

The slack rope dancer: An 18th-century music box
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The slack rope dancer: An 18th-century music box

Singing Mechanical Bird Box | Antiques Video
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Singing Mechanical Bird Box | Antiques Video

Rare 18th Century Black Forest Flute Clock with Black Bird Automata Circa 1770 Flötenuhr
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Rare 18th Century Black Forest Flute Clock with Black Bird Automata Circa 1770 Flötenuhr

Very Early Antique Music Box with Exposed Controls C. 1830
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Very Early Antique Music Box with Exposed Controls C. 1830

Rebuilding the Meissen Fountain | Conservation | V&A
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Rebuilding the Meissen Fountain | Conservation | V&A

2,500-Year-Old Greek Glass Bought At Auction Shocks With Valuation | Antiques Roadshow UK
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2,500-Year-Old Greek Glass Bought At Auction Shocks With Valuation | Antiques Roadshow UK

German Shepherd and Kitten Become Best Friends From Day One
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German Shepherd and Kitten Become Best Friends From Day One

Regina Music Box "Edelweiss" or "Edelweiß" for the German spelling. Porter Music Box Disc
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Regina Music Box "Edelweiss" or "Edelweiß" for the German spelling. Porter Music Box Disc

Katherine Jones Printmaker | Inside the Printmaking Process | Artist Documentary by Alan Fentiman
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Katherine Jones Printmaker | Inside the Printmaking Process | Artist Documentary by Alan Fentiman

Automaton Clock in the Form of Diana on Her Chariot
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Automaton Clock in the Form of Diana on Her Chariot