After nearly a half-century of having been pushed into the obscurity of attic, barn, cellar and corner closet, and being replaced by more modern automatic musical instruments.

Musical boxes, nickelodeons and various other musical machines really emerged from limbo through the efforts of a small group who recognized their worth and decided to form an organization whose purpose was to increase the interest and knowledge about these instruments, and to aid in their repair and preservation by pooling the experience and information that the various members had gathered themselves. Find out more about music boxes at The Music Box Society.

This group included Adrian V. Bornand, the last music box expert in the American branch of his family of Swiss music box craftsmen, and Lloyd G. Kelley, a recognized music box expert and successor to the Regina Music Box Company. Together they had contacted Dr. Byron P. Merrick, a collector and connoisseur of fine musical boxes and musical machines, regarding the formation of a musical box collectors group.

Heres a great place to find that next vintage music box treasure to add to your collection, try auctions like eBay and Etsy. Here are some live auction listings for Vintage Music Boxes.

King of Pop - Signed Autographed Memorabilia

Michael Jackson was known for his individual sense of style, unique music, dance moves and trend-setting fashion choices. It's only fitting that fans are mourning the King of Pop with their own interpretations of his iconic look and re-living their favorite memories with his music.

Collectors of Michael Jackson merchandise may find it hard to find anything left on store shelves as collectors are buying up everything related to the King of Pop. If your looking for a rare treasure to add to your King of Pop collection, there are several auctions featuring Signed and Autographed Memorabilia by Michael Jackson. These auctions are ending soon so bid early.