Wooden Music Box "Apple Tree Boy”

This decorative music box features a Hummel-style illustration of a child sitting in an apple tree, mounted on a wooden case that contains a music mechanism.

Based on similar items from the period, it likely contains a MAPSA or Reuge Swiss movement that plays a melody when activated. These musical decorative items were manufactured primarily in the 1950s-1970s as part of the broader Hummel-inspired collectibles market.

Hummel-inspired musical items like this were particularly sought after by collectors who appreciated both the nostalgic artwork and the functional musical element. These pieces appeal to collectors of vintage music boxes, Hummel enthusiasts, and those with an appreciation for mid-century decorative arts that combine visual charm with musical entertainment.

The specific melody ""Fiddler on the Roof"" would date this piece to no earlier than the mid-1960s when the musical became popular.

Germany, Likely MAPSA or similar manufacturer using Hummel-style design

Circa 1965-1975