Vintage Ceramic Bird Music Box?

Pghgirl40
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September 2, 20210 found this helpful

Lefton and Gorham were the two big makers of figurines like this in the 1970s-1990s and beyond.

It may be almost impossible to find the exact bird in a quick search--because there are thousands upon thousands out there most just called bird figurine. I am still trying to decide if the bird is a finch or a meadowlark or something else...that, sadly, may or may not help you narrow it down--because most resellers will simply call it a bird and hope for the best!

For repairing, Michaels and the other big box stores usually have replacement kits for music boxes--without seeing the bottom I would not know how to advise you to make the replacement.

There may be YouTube how to videos. Can you show the bottom?

DianaHM
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September 3, 20210 found this helpful

I think your music box is made in Japan.

Many brands have made vintage bird music boxes.
Lefton made music boxes with a different base (just google it).
Gorham also made boxes with a slightly different base, so I don't think you have a Gorham Music Box. (I found Gorham Ceramic Bird Music Box with tall base, compare carefully www.ebay.com/.../324451744914)
EDA MANN also made similar music boxes, but they also have a slightly different base and have a manufacturer's mark on them.

I think you have Toyo Bird Music Box.

You did not write what you need to replace.
Perhaps a key www.ebay.com/.../193672537542
Check more here www.musichouseshop.com/.../repairparts.html

Judy
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September 2, 20210 found this helpful

There should be a makers mark on the bottom. You could go to a craft store and try to get a replacement music box. You will have to remove it from the bottom with a screwdriver.