Musical box elements
- It contains the ratchet lever or the windup key which is used to
put the spring motor under tension, that is to wind it up.
- There is a comb which is a flat piece of metal with dozens or
even hundreds of tuned teeth of different lengths.
- There is a bedpan which is the relatively heavy metal foundation
on which all the other pieces are fastened, usually by screws.
- Spring motor that can give anywhere from a few minutes to an hour
or more of playing time.
- The cylinder and the disc which are basically the programming object.
All wooden musical boxes have the box inside which there is an automatic musical instrument that produces sounds by the use of a set of pins placed on a revolving disc or cylinder so as to strike the tuned teeth of a steel comb. Once the key of the box is revolved, the set of pins start striking which leads to producing of sounds. In some cases, a recorded music cassette is placed inside the box which keeps on playing recorded music with the turning of the key. In addition to a metal comb , sometimes some boxes may also contain small bells and tiny drum.

Designs
Wooden music boxes are made out of wood and painted in lively complementary and contrasting colors making them stimulating to look at. The boxes are magnetic and this causes the two figures on top of each box to dance to the rhythm of soft and relaxing music when it is winded up. Wind up the box underneath, pop the little figures on the top and they dance around to the music. You can watch the figures dance, spin and turn around and around to the light and happy tune. In some cases, the figures are seen on opening the boxes. An important feature of these boxed is that they can be used as jewelry boxes as well.
Wooden musical boxes are enchanting collectibles. They are meticulously hand crafted having flowered designs impressed with paintings and lacquer. They are very charming and wonderful romantic gifts. They create memories for lifetime. They came in various size and shapes either: Heart shape , Round, Rectangular, Octagon

