![]() Musical photograph albums that played when the cover was opened were popular from around 1880 to the end of the century, the mechanism being wound with a key or a pull string. During the 19th century, musical mechanisms were placed in footstools, trivets, kitchen utensils, Christmas tree stands, lamps, humidors, cigarette cases and opera glasses. Unlike many manufacturers of disc music boxes, Regina kept detailed records of styles, serial numbers and dates of manufacture, enabling collectors to accurately identify the provenance of the company's machines. ![]() However, by 1902, the competition from the first disc phonographs was beginning to have its effect, and in 1922, the company went bankrupt.
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