ASSOCIATION OF MUSICAL BOX COLLECTORS (AMBC)
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About AMBC

The association was formed by Ted Brown in 2015 to enable mechanical music enthusiasts to share their interests and expertise

The aims of the AMBC are to promote the enjoyment of, and interest in, mechanical music in all its forms.
​We embrace everything from the simplest musical novelties to the finest quality musical boxes 
but our members' interests include organettes, barrel organs, fairground organs, player pianos, singing bird boxes, even automata which don't play music at all!

​We welcome, on equal terms, the serious collectors, the dabblers and those who are completely new to this interest.
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​We hold meetings through the warmer months. See Diary for more information
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 members are willing to share their collective knowledge and expertise, educating and inspiring those interested in this fascinating hobby. We are also happy to help with research and restoration projects.

Members are kept informed through this website and articles in our periodical 'Mechanical Music World'.
​In addition members, and the public can purchase a variety of AMBC Publications.

We have experienced members who are able to give advice on the repair and restoration of period musical boxes.
​Also we carry a stock of spare parts for the repair of modern movements by Guessaz, Reuge & Thorens.

Do you require any further information?
  • about the association?
  • help to identify and instrument that you own?
  • what to look for when buying?
  • advice on restoration?
  • useful publications?
  • where to obtain spare parts?
Paul Bellamy (Chairman) or Bernard Novell (Secretary) are happy to help:
​Call Paul on +44(0)1634 252079
Call Bernard on +44(0)1491 873092 or +44(0)7879 472353
or contact The Secretary using the link below or by email.

Telephone

President, Laurence Fisher
+44 (0) 7704 779603
Chairman, Paul Bellamy
​​+44 (0)1634 252079

Email

Secretary, BernardNovell
​+44 (0) 7879 472353
[email protected]
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  • Welcome
    • Mechanical Music
    • About AMBC >
      • Committee
    • Our Editors
  • Membership
  • Look, Listen & Learn
    • Articles >
      • Snuff Box Lids
      • No Tulips - Many Cheeses
      • Chamber Barrel Organs
      • Organ Extravaganza 2024
      • Rare Tin Snuff Box
    • Audio Clips
    • Gallery
    • Postcard slideshows
    • Restoration Diaries
    • Tune Library
    • YouTube Clips
    • Video Clips
    • Glossary
  • Latest News
  • Diary
    • AMBC Meetings
  • Journal
    • Mechanical Music World
  • Publications
    • Tune Sheet Supplements
  • Links
  • Advertisements
  • Committee Area