Enjoyable Music Box Sounds Best with Lid Open
I find this to be an adorable mini music box with well executed detailed carvings on the exterior, as well as some colorful floral stickers on the inside top lid with words that read “You are my Sunshine”. This matches the name of the well-known song back from the 1900’s that dreamily plays when you hand crank the handle. There is a notable perimeter of dried glue around the inside edges, corners, and centerpiece, which I didn't anticipate. I usually enjoy the music box tunes, which often remind me of chimes. When I first played this sunflower music box, I could not recognize this song that I know -- until I cranked the handle at a higher speed.<br /><br />I also noticed the higher pitched notes (right hand if this were a keyboard) sound perfectly in tune and lovely. However, I find myself distracted by the lower pitched notes (left hand if this were a keyboard), which did not sound harmonious with the higher notes (lid closed). Yet, I learned that the heavily competitive lower notes became quieter with an open lid. Overall, this small music box is charming and attractive, while offering an enchanting rendition of an older popular song.
Rating: 4 stars