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Antique Print of a Chinese Family Playing an Instrument by Ferrario '1831'
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique print of a Chinese family playing an instrument (the 'Tchouka'). This print
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
H 9.45 in W 13.39 in D 0.02 in
Vintage Set of Three Miniature Bronze Musician Monkeys Playing Instruments
Located in Dallas, TX
France circa 1920, each Chimp is seated on a stool and playing an instrument with a music sheet spread
Category
Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 3.75 in W 2.75 in D 3.25 in
Thelma Gooch " Jester Entertaining "
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. Late 19th Century - Early 20th Century
This is a Portrait of a Jester Playing an Instrument
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
African Mangbetu Carved Figural Fertility Bow Harp Domu Instrument 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage museum quality African Mangbetu fertility harp / domu, an African stringed instrument
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Musical Instruments
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Stunning quality pair of antique Victorian Mary Gregory vases
Located in Ipswich, GB
playing an instrument surrounded by trees and leaves.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Glass
Materials
Glass
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H 12.6 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Early 19th Century Sèvres Neoclassical Ormolu and Bisque Porcelain Clock
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Essex, MA
attire, sitting in a griffin motif armchair playing an instrument.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
H 19.25 in W 15.5 in D 4.7 in
Important self-playing piano "La Victoire" stamped Blanche-Petit & Goffart
Located in Paris, FR
Important automatic self-playing piano called "Bastringue", from the beginning of the XXth century
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Musical Instruments
Materials
Iron
H 58.67 in W 48.82 in D 25.6 in
Musa II. Beautiful woman playing instrument. Still life on abstract background
By Goyo Dominguez
Located in Segovia, ES
Musa II. Beautiful woman playing an instrument and still life
was painted by Goyo in 1997. Date
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1990s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
H 48.04 in W 26.19 in D 0.2 in
Pair of Bronze Cherubs on Marble Bases
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine pair of mid-18th century French bronze cherubs standing contrapposto, one playing an
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Figurative Sculptures
G M Ellwood, attri. An Arts & Crafts Walnut & Inlaid Piano made by J Brinsmead
By George Montague Ellwood, John Brinsmead
Located in London, GB
floral inlays to the front and to the sides.
It was tuned by the previous owner and plays well with no
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Musical Instruments
Materials
Walnut
H 50.5 in W 57 in D 27 in
Pair of Gilt Bronze Cherubs Candle Holders
Located in Guaynabo, PR
playing an instrument in front of a bay leaves tree. One is playing the violin and the other one the flute
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts Candlesticks
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Antique Silver Enamel Figures Garden Scene Compact
Located in Wallkill, NY
group in a garden listening to music. A nude male playing an instrument. Measuring 3.05" x 2.70
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Early 20th Century Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Pair of French 19th Century Chinoiserie St. Terra Cotta and Marble Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
wonderfully executed draped attire while playing the mandolin. To the right is a handsome gentleman with a
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
H 12.25 in W 7.75 in D 5.75 in
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Clock
Located in Paris, FR
, decorated with chiseled gilt bronze decorations representing foliage, clusters of vines, cherubs playing an
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Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina Model B Music Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
-playing violins accompanied by a self-playing piano. Once made in the 1000s to entertain patrons of
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20th Century German Other Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
, resonating with the tales of traditional marketplaces where it once played a pivotal role. The scale, with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Western Apache Wooden Fiddle with Display Stand
By Amos Gustina
Located in Denver, CO
sound), which describes the musical sound created. This instrument was commonly used to play ceremonial
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Musical Instruments
Materials
Other
Pleyel Grand Piano, Paris 1870
By Pleyel
Located in Littleton, CO
the elegance and craftsmanship of 19th-century French piano manufacturing. Pleyel instruments are
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Antique 17th Century French Romantic Musical Instruments
Materials
Walnut
Erard Parallel-Strung Grand Piano, Paris, 1845
By Sébastien Érard
Located in Littleton, CO
- but also as a premium instrument by the most advanced modern standards, concert-ready for world-class
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
PH Grand Piano Vintage Model 'mid 1930's' by Poul Henningsen, Modern, Sculptural
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This PH Grand Piano, from around the mid 1930's is an excellent-conditioned vintage instrument. It
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Chrome
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H 44.1 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Beuloff Baby Grand Piano Cabriole Legs Hand-Painted Classical Motifs Gilt Accent
Located in Leeds, GB
features a panel of dancing cherubim playing musical instruments.
The piano lid is bordered with a claret
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Early 20th Century German Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 38.98 in W 57.09 in D 59.06 in
Erard Parallel-Strung Grand Piano with Bench, Paris, 1895
By Maison Erard, Sébastien Érard
Located in Littleton, CO
, would have been played by many luminary composers and concert pianists of the late Romantic and early
Category
Antique 1890s French Romantic Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
PH Bow Grand Piano in American Red Maple Burl with Brass, Modern, Sculptural
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Maple Burl, is an incredible instrument first designed in 1937 by Poul Henningsen. With superior quality
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2010s Danish Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
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H 43.31 in W 59.06 in D 63.39 in
1939 Art Deco Original Story & Clark "Storytone" Electric Piano and Bench
By John Vassos
Located in Oakland, CA
, both piano, and amp. Refinished and in stunning condition. A rare and historically important instrument
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
Antique 1915 Mahogany Chicago Cable Company Carolina Inner Player Upright Piano
Located in Dayton, OH
and male chorus, or play on the company baseball team. With its own electric plant and fire protection
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Musical Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
H 55 in W 63 in D 30 in
Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Musikwerke in Leipzig, Germany can change between six disks and play with the incredibly rare addition of
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Antique Late 19th Century German Other Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
The Mills Double Deluxe Violano Virtuoso
By Mills Novelty Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
was nicknamed, plays classical, operatic and popular music. It can play on a single or up to 15
Category
20th Century North American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
Arburo Orchestrion Organ By Bursens And Roels
By Arburo
Located in New Orleans, LA
hand, even down to the paper music rolls, and utilized actual standalone musical instruments integrated
Category
20th Century Belgian Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
Claude Montal Exposition Universelle Piano
Located in New Orleans, LA
Institute for Blind Youth of Paris, where he was a skilled student. He learned to play various instruments
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Antique 19th Century French Musical Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Antique Engraving of Archangel Michael and an Arab Moor Playing Instrument, 1698
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of an Arab Moor man playing a stringed instrument 105: Mural in St. Marc's church
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Antique 1690s Religious Items
Materials
Paper
H 12.8 in W 7.88 in D 0 in
Antique Automaton The Whistler by Phalibois
Located in London, GB
, Henry Phalibois advertised "figures playing instruments, speaking, singing, whistling, laughing". Many
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Antique Early 1900s French Musical Instruments
Materials
Satin
Antique 6 Bell and Drum Music Box by Charles Lecoultre, c. 1870
Located in London, GB
and the bell section can be engaged and disengaged at will.
The music box plays a selection of ten
Category
Antique 1870s Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique 6 Bell Fortissimo Music Box by J Manger & Co, c. 1885
Located in London, GB
spring for extra-long running time.
The music box plays 8 popular and operatic tunes as listed on the
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
markets and transactions, where it once played a critical role in everyday commerce. The elegantly
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
20th Century Czech Set of 3 Wooden Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
play of light and shadow that will draw the eye and provoke thought. These pieces serve not only as
Category
20th Century Czech Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Antique 9 Bell Interchangeable Music Box on Table by Nicole Freres, c. 1870
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
plays with a wonderful sound.
There are 6 cylinders, each playing 6 well known and mainly operatic
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss High Victorian Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 43.71 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in
1937 Stromberg-Carlson 228-L Console Radio Restored Bluetooth
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
outstanding set has been electronically restored and plays great, with awesome tone quality, on both AM and
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
Airline 62-346 Art Deco Restored Tube Radio Bluetooth
Located in Oakland, CA
“tuning eye” tube and the new “tele-dial” for easy tuning of stations. The six-tube, AM only radio plays
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff & Fils 19th Century
Located in London, GB
instrument that produces sounds by the use of a set of pins placed on a revolving cylinder or disc so as to
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments
Materials
Other
Wurlitzer Juke Box Model 700 Original and Restored Art Deco Circa 1940
By Wurlitzer
Located in Oakland, CA
test of time, and it is a beautiful creation. This model plays 78-style records and the mechanism and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1946 Wurlitzer Model 1015 Bubbler Phonograph Original Rare
By Wurlitzer
Located in Oakland, CA
video with sound of it playing.
This posting is for the Wurlitzer JukeBox only; the auxiliary speaker
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
Mermod Fréres Station Cylinder Music Box
By Mermod Frères 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
sound as it plays one of three accompanying cylinders, each with six tunes. The fascinating mechanism is
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Musical Instruments
Materials
Walnut
Rococo Style Steinway Model B Grand Piano Hand-Painted Scenes Fete Galante
Located in Leeds, GB
a basket, a child plays with a small dog, elsewhere a couple recline in an amorous embrace.
The
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 38.98 in W 59.06 in D 82.68 in
VINTAGE 1970's CHURCHILL AIREDALE GALLERY JUKEBOX HIDDEN IN CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in GB
chap, he said the lights are all working and it plays music using 20p coins, he isn’t a professional so
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Hardwood
H 38.78 in W 35.24 in D 19.69 in
Very Fine Classical Rosewood and Bronze Pianoforte, Sack Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
magazines, books and publications.
Of note: no marriages or alterations, made instrument, “retains it
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Antique 1820s American American Classical Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Thai 19th Century Wood and Leather Klong Khaek Processional Drum
Located in Yonkers, NY
played. Showcasing a brown structure, the drum is strapped with leather ties. With its great rustic
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Antique 19th Century Thai Rustic Musical Instruments
Materials
Leather, Wood
Louis XVI Serinette in the Form of a Miniature Commode by Richard, Paris, 1775
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
finch. The instrument worked like a small barrel organ with a barbed cylinder, wind box and lead pipes
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 8.27 in W 13.39 in D 9.45 in
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 9000 6-CD Tuner Hi-fi System 1990s by David Lewis
By Bang & Olufsen, David Lewis
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
are easily loaded and held by spring suspended jaws, discs not in play can be replaced without
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1990s Danish Other Musical Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Other
H 72.45 in W 6.7 in D 5.52 in
French Grand Piano Mercier Louis XV Ormolu Bronzes Marquetry Mahogany Rosewood
By Mercier Freres
Located in Ettlingen, DE
cello playing. In addition, Batta wrote a number of compositions, mostly for his instrument with piano
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Musical Instruments
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 37.01 in W 57.88 in D 83.47 in
1938 Zenith "WALTON" 9-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
plays very well and will provide years of enjoyment! We have been looking for one of these over 2 years
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
Rare 1960s German Fasan Solid Body Guitar with Hagstrom tail piece
By Gibson Guitars
Located in Ferndale, MI
shrinking of metal flake covering at the edge seam. Some replaced knobs. Guitar does plug in and play
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Plastic, Maple
Brinsmead Upright Piano Black Central Panel Crystoleum Classical Image
Located in Leeds, GB
mother's knee, playing with her father's face.
What is a Crystoleum?
A Crystoleum is a photographic
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Early 20th Century English Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 52.37 in W 59.06 in D 25.99 in
Parquetry Inlaid Piano by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
.
The movement has been professionally overhauled and the piano is in fine playing condition.
French
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Musical Instruments
Materials
Ormolu
100-Record Retro American Seeburg Select-O-Matic V-200 Jukebox
Located in London, GB
plays 45 RPM records vertically using two separate needles, allowing the jukebox to play both A and B
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Wurlitzer Juke Box
By Wurlitzer
Located in Atlanta, GA
.
This Juke Box plays CD's. We do not have a list of the artist or songs, however it is an eclectic mix
Category
Vintage 1940s American Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
Nicole Frères. Mystique de Genève. A Wonderful Music Box with Six Calming Tunes.
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
Nicole Frères. Mystique de Genève. A rare and wonderful music box which when wound will play six
Category
20th Century Musical Instruments
Materials
Rosewood
H 4 in W 16 in D 5 in
Antique Richter's Anchor Box, German, Stone, Anker Baukasten, Number 15, Set
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Richter
Displays a desirable aged patina — lovingly play worn
Sought after stone pieces, with few, minor
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Antique Late 19th Century Albanian Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Cast Stone
H 3.35 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Large Super Deluxe Italian Inlaid Music Box with 32 Note Swiss Reuge Cylinder
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Cathedral City, CA
" feet. This Italian made wooden masterpiece is fitted with a Swiss-made, Reuge 32 note that plays the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in
19th Century Swiss Cylinder Carved Music Box on a Table by Mermod Freres
By Mermod Frères 1
Located in Guaynabo, PR
ideal Soprano model with 23.5” cylinder. One is in place to be played and the other three are placed in
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
PH Grand Piano PH150 Excellence, cognac leather with chrome, Modern, Sculptural
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
setting. The PH Grand Piano does play on all senses in life!
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Musical Instruments
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
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H 43.31 in W 60.24 in D 59.06 in
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