What kind of movement does a Thorens box have?
The revolving portion often had wooden, hand-carved figures – e.g., Anri – and the base usually had a 28-note movement. The company’s movements are also found mounted in a wide range of cases, ranging from simple, well-finished plain boxes to boxes with ornately decorated wooden inlay designs.
What kind of music did Hermann Thorens make?
“Hermann Thorens Sainte-Croix, Switzerland, 1881-1985. Produced musical movements and music boxes until 1985, when it [the music box concern—not the rest] was bought by Reuge SA. Known for its modern cylinder movements, which are found in many popular collectors’ items, such as wooden boxes with revolving tops.
When did Reuge take over production of Thorens music boxes?
1985/86 Reuge SA takes over production of Thorens AD-30 music boxes (from Jean-Paul Thorens?). 2000 denied bankruptcy protection in Germany. 2002 becomes Thorens Services Ltd in Switzerland.
What kind of stereo receiver did Thorens make?
Thorens commence with building the AT410 stereo receiver. 1978 Thorens adds to its product line the TD104, TD105, TD110, TD115. The TD126 MkIII is introduced. Some of its features include: DC 72-pole tacho-generator drive motor. New load-depending control of rotation (APC: automatic pitch control)
The revolving portion often had wooden, hand-carved figures – e.g., Anri – and the base usually had a 28-note movement. The company’s movements are also found mounted in a wide range of cases, ranging from simple, well-finished plain boxes to boxes with ornately decorated wooden inlay designs.
“Hermann Thorens Sainte-Croix, Switzerland, 1881-1985. Produced musical movements and music boxes until 1985, when it [the music box concern—not the rest] was bought by Reuge SA. Known for its modern cylinder movements, which are found in many popular collectors’ items, such as wooden boxes with revolving tops.
1985/86 Reuge SA takes over production of Thorens AD-30 music boxes (from Jean-Paul Thorens?). 2000 denied bankruptcy protection in Germany. 2002 becomes Thorens Services Ltd in Switzerland.
Is the Thorens liquor bottle stopper still working?
The person who sold it claims, “After my grandfather came back from WWII his first Christmas present was this unique Silverite liquor bottle stopper and pourer. It plays music when the liquid is poured. It comes in its original gift box with brass tag from the jewelry store and still is in very good working condition.
