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Welcome to the Rita Ford Music Boxes
There's something for every Music Box Lover!
We invite you to browse through our NEW online catalog and discover the fabulous selection of products we have to offer...
Exceptional customer service, knowledge of the products, repairs, antique restoration and a commitment to offer the finest music boxes made today are what sets Rita Ford Music Boxes apart. In fact our particular expertise in this field has led us to be involved in several interesting projects thru out our many years in business. This includes numerous Product appearances in Television Commercials, Soap Operas, as well as Personal Television Interviews including "WHAT'S UP NEW YORK". Rita Ford Music Boxes has also been involved in many motion Picture projects including "SPLASH", and "GANGS OF NEW YORK" to name a few. Most recently Rita Ford Music Boxes was integrally involved in the filming of a recent Episode of the Popular Primetime Network Television Series "THE BLACKLIST".
Since 1947 Rita Ford Music Boxes has amassed a clientele list which has Included a variety of people such as political dignitaries, Musicians, and Celebrities from both sides of the Camera. Finally Rita Ford Music Boxes has offered technical assistance and been involved in Restoration projects of Historical Significance. A particular Highlight and personal favorite was being asked by the Mark Twain Museum in CT. to read and interpret some personal memoirs Mr. Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) had written concerning an incident involving a Music Box purchase in Switzerland in the late 19th century. As we Celebrate our 71st year in this very unique business Rita Ford Music Boxes remains committed to providing the best possible service to our customers.
Rita Ford Music Boxes was established in New York City in 1947. Mrs. Ford began with a store selling a variety of period antiques, but her enchantment with antique music boxes led her to specialize exclusively in both contemporary and antique music boxes. Mrs. Ford's passion for music boxes is carried on in a family owned and operated business. Gerald Wright began his association with Rita Ford in 1983. As a conservatory trained musician, Gerry was fascinated by and had a natural understanding of these wonderful musical machines. He quickly learned the specialized art of antique music box restoration. Today, Gerry is considered one of the finest restorers of antique music boxes in the country.
Rita Ford Music Boxes was the first, and remains the only store in the United States to service, repair and sell both antique and contemporary music boxes.
Rita Ford Music Boxes has closed our NYC store location of 60 years and are currently running our business from this web-site until another suitable location can be found. Our new updated site features more music boxes and lower prices. Since we have always been a retail store, personalized service for our customers is still very important. We do welcome phone calls from our customers with questions on products, tune selections, or repairs. We are still here to help make a recommendation on your purchase or to play a tune over the phone.
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