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Exstremely Rare Collection Alcoa Aluminum String Instruments, Bass, Cello, Violin
By Alcoa Aluminum
Located in Buffalo, NY
rare collection of aluminum string instruments,,string bass, ,cello,,and violin....... circa 1930s, all
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 72 in W 35 in D 15 in
Black Forest Musical Fruit Bowl, circa 1900
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Musical Black Forest carved fruit bowl with grape and vine motif and handles. Plays music when
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Musical Instruments
Materials
Other
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
20th Century French Musical Automate by Farkas with Its Dome Glass, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Magnificent and rare automaton pianist doll under a globe made by automaton repairer and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Musical Instruments
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Wood
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Rare 19th century wall hanging gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
A rare 19th-century wall hanging gong, the solid oak backplate supporting an unusual brass monkey
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Musical Instruments
Materials
Oak
Georgian Rare Steel Cased Tuning Fork
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual and rare Georgian antique steel cased tuning fork dating from around 1800. A
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Musical Instruments
Materials
Steel
Rare system walking stick, the flute. Austria 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Very rare gadget-System walking stick: stick with the function of a music instrument, a flute
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Rare Low Walnut Italian Baroque Period Cellist Lectern
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Low Walnut Italian Baroque Period Cellist lectern.
Category
Antique 1750s Italian Baroque Musical Instruments
Materials
Walnut
Zenith Chairside Radio Bar With Glasses Art Deco Rare
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
Zenith Chairside Radio Bar With Glasses Art Deco Rare. This is a 1938 Zenith chairside model 7D241
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Alexander Girard Detrola Radio, circa 1946, Modernist
By Alexander Girard
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice original working condition,, replaced back..
Signed with stamped manufacturer’s mark to underside: [12132].
USA
Medium
Design/Decorative Art
Manufacturer
Detrola Radio
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Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1946 Wurlitzer Model 1015 Bubbler Phonograph Original Rare
By Wurlitzer
Located in Oakland, CA
through from top to bottom, and it plays great. This jukebox is one of the increasingly rare Wurlitzer’s
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
Rare Brionvega RR130 TOTEM Radio by Mario Bellini, 1970s
By Brionvega, Mario Bellini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible and rare Brionvega RR130 radio by Mario Bellini, Italy 1970s.
This incredibly rare
Category
Vintage 1960s Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
Rare Original 1946 Wurlitzer Jukebox 4008 external Speaker, lamp /bubbler
By Wurlitzer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Original 1946 Wurlitzer Jukebox 4008 Speaker, , bubbler. External speaker designed for the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
Rare 1939 Vintage Viking Oak Corner Console Radio by Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
Very rare corner radio with custom Viking Oak cabinet by the Romweber Furniture Company of
Category
Vintage 1930s Gothic Revival Musical Instruments
Materials
Oak
Rare Fraad Jr. Child's Size Talking Machine, circa 1916
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A New York firm established in 1915. An advertisement of 1916 offered ten models of disc players under the names Symphony, Fraad Jr. and Symphony Jr. (the firm went bankrupt in Augus...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Musical Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
Thorens "Excelda" Camera Phone Phonograph Player circa 1930s Very Rare
By Thorens
Located in Oakland, CA
This is an authentic Excelda portable gramophone, the portable phonograph of the 1930's that resembled the pocket cameras of that time (usually referred to as a “Cameraphone”). It wa...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
and three brass pedals.
An iconic instrument that will add grandeur and breathtaking sounds to any
Category
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Musical Instruments
Materials
Fruitwood, Rosewood
H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in
Rare Pair of Pearl & Oakley Acoustics Ceramic Chinese Urn Stereo Speakers
By Altec Lansing Corporation
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very Unique 1980s Asian Modern Pearl & Oakley Acoustics custom home audio speakers in the form of Chinese lidded urns or ceramic vases with crackle glaze. Would look great in any int...
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Rare 1960s German Fasan Solid Body Guitar with Hagstrom tail piece
By Gibson Guitars
Located in Ferndale, MI
Early and scarce German solid body electric guitar. Crafted by Fasan guitars . Body is wrapped in a gold metal flake with black line detail covering. An interesting early guitar tha...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Plastic, Maple
A fine rare 19th c Steinway grand piano ebonized and Chinoiserie painted scenes
Located in Dallas, TX
A spectacular 19th century Black Chinoiserie lacquered Presentation Steinway & Sons Grand Piano . Model #37278 ,having fall key cover reading Steinway & Sons patent Grand New York &...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Musical Instruments
Materials
Ebony
H 38 in W 81 in D 55 in
Rare Art Deco Epiphone Electar Model M Lap Steel Electric Guitar and amp combo
By Epiphone
Located in Buffalo, NY
instruments produced. Complete with its original matching amplifier,, Also in amazing original condition..
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
H 28 in W 15 in D 4 in
Erard Parallel-Strung Grand Piano, Paris, 1845
By Sébastien Érard
Located in Littleton, CO
places this Erard instrument in the heart of the Romantic era, a period marked by a surge in musical
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
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The first versions of automatic musical instruments became popular in the 18th century, with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Other Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina Model B Music Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
musician, mechanic and businessman, acquired the musical instrument manufacturers J.M. Grob & Co. The firm
Category
20th Century German Other 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
The Mills Double Deluxe Violano Virtuoso
By Mills Novelty Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
Company, is an extremely rare example of American musical automata, featuring not one, but two brilliantly
Category
20th Century North American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
PH Grand Piano Vintage Model '1935-1938' by Poul Henningsen, Modern, Sculptural
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
streamlined shape. This piano is a rare piece of Danish Design history, as well as a very fine musical
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
Mermod Fréres Station Cylinder Music Box
By Mermod Frères 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptionally wonderful and rare automaton cylinder musical box by the Mermod Fréres firm of
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Musical Instruments
Materials
Walnut
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
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 6 Bell and Drum Music Box by Charles Lecoultre, c. 1870
Located in London, GB
, Switzerland in c. 1870.
The fully serviced musical movement features a central drum and six rack mounted
Category
Antique 1870s Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century Pleyel French Upright Piano Hand Painted Decoration and Fluted Legs
By Pleyel
Located in Sofia, BG
This rare upright piano was made by Pleyel in France in September 1871 according to the Pleyel
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 44.89 in W 54.34 in D 20.87 in
Fine Hardwood Drum
Located in Bridgeport, CT
several wood peg inserts to achieve tension. The Drum excellent sound. A Rare and extraordinary Instrument
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Musical Instruments
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 9 Bell Interchangeable Music Box on Table by Nicole Freres, c. 1870
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
cockatoo finials, each with inlaid garnet eyes which is a very rare and delicate detail denoting the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss High Victorian Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 43.71 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in
Antique Automaton The Whistler by Phalibois
Located in London, GB
Rare Automaton Whistler by Henry Phalibois, with papier-mache character head modeled with puckered
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Musical Instruments
Materials
Satin
Louis XVI Serinette in the Form of a Miniature Commode by Richard, Paris, 1775
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
, Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Musical Instruments, Volume I - Keyboard Instruments,(London, 1968
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 8.27 in W 13.39 in D 9.45 in
Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
musical motifs, the music box plays six airs, listed on the inside lid, producing a pleasing and cheerful
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Other Musical Instruments
Materials
Satinwood
Electro-Voice V-3 Velocity Ribbon Microphone in Box
By Electro Voice
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare in original box gorgeous vintage 1940 ELECTRO VOICE V3 STUDIO RIBBON MICROPHONE (low impedance
Category
Vintage 1940s American Musical Instruments
Materials
Steel
Japanese Inari Fox Fire Shinto Shrine Temple Edo Period Taiko Drum on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
in about any setting. Rare and quite special.
Approximate dimensions: 48" high, 24" wide, 24
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Musical Instruments
Materials
Paint, Wood
Weltron Model 2001 Space Ball, AM/FM Radio 8 Track Stereo
By Weltron
Located in Van Nuys, CA
integrated 8-track player. This rare audio gem from the iconic Weltron brand boasts cutting-edge technology
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Musical Instruments
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Wooden Violin Case
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
emphasize the value of art and craftsmanship by including rare antique pieces and handcrafted unique items
Category
20th Century Turkish Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
Seeburg Symphonola Modernistic Model C 1936 Restored Juke Box
Located in Oakland, CA
Seeburg Symphonola model C 1936 restored juke box. This is a rare and hard-to-find Modernistic
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
Wurlitzer Auxiliary #4008 External Speaker Matches JukeBox Bubbler
By Wurlitzer
Located in Oakland, CA
Wurlitzer Auxiliary #4008 Speaker Matches JukeBox. Rare 1946 Wurlitzer Jukebox 4000 bubbler
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
King Edward VII Royal Bluthner Piano Exhibited in Paris Exhibition 1900
Located in Leeds, GB
foliage. Musical instruments sit centrally in the design. Columnar, Empire style gilt mounts stand each
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Musical Instruments
Materials
Ormolu, Metal
H 38.98 in W 61.82 in D 84.26 in
Victor VE-230 VV-230 Flat Top Mahogany Cabinet Electric Victrola Record Player
Located in Philadelphia, PA
electric motor model (VE), interior light, mahogany case, gold plated hardware, original labels, very rare
Category
Vintage 1920s Victorian Musical Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 38.5 in D 23 in
Iron Hanging Meditative Brass Gong Set
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
and user-friendly, high-quality designs. This selection showcases rare antique items and unique pieces
Category
20th Century Turkish Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Danish Design Midcentury Rosewood Pianette by Louis Zwicki, 1950s
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish design
A rare Danish midcentury pianette made of gorgeous rosewood with damper. It is called
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Design Midcentury Pianette by Louis Zwicki in Mahogany, 1950s
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish design
A rare Danish midcentury pianette made of mahogany. It is called pianette due to the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
H 35.83 in W 49.22 in D 22.05 in
Regina Upright Music Box
By Regina Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
An extraordinary and rare coin-operated Regina Sublima upright music box crafted by the Regina
Category
Antique 19th Century American Other Musical Instruments
Materials
Oak
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
Category
Antique 1820s American American Classical Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
G M Ellwood, attri. An Arts & Crafts Walnut & Inlaid Piano made by J Brinsmead
By George Montague Ellwood, John Brinsmead
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood, designer (attributed).
A rare Arts and Crafts Walnut and inlaid upright
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Musical Instruments
Materials
Walnut
H 50.5 in W 57 in D 27 in
Mario Bellini for Brionvega 'RR 130 Totem' Stereo System in Chipboard
By Mario Bellini, Brionvega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
plastic laminated chipboard cube base and two adjustable rectangular shaped speaker cases. This rare
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Plastic
H 20.87 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Johan Rippen Grand Piano in Off-White Cast Aluminum
By Rippen Pianos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
production costs and is therefore very rare. This piano has been fully restored and tuned. Please do not
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Modernist Atomic 1950s Television by Olympic, Tambour Doors "rocket tuner"
By Olympus
Located in Buffalo, NY
Super Rare! Modernist Atomic 1950s Television by Olympic, Tambour doors "new rocket tuner" Probably
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Wood, Mahogany
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in
19th Century Black Forest Music Box
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
deep tone music box and it's a piece of art in any collection. The musical components are complete are
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Musical Instruments
Materials
Other
Pair of Solid B&W Telescopic Speakers, 1980
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pair of solid B&W telescopic speakers - Circa 1980
Adjustable
Very rare and excellent sound
Category
Vintage 1980s European Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
Switzerland Mahogany Ebonized Hinged Music Box with Three Cylinders, C. 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
Rare Switzerland mahogany & ebonized hinged music box with the original crank, three interior paper
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Biedermeier Musical Instruments
Materials
Steel
H 9.25 in W 20.5 in D 10.25 in
Exceptional 19th Century Violin by Enrico Ceruti, Cremona 1875
Located in Sofia, BG
Rare Enrico Ceruti Violin made in 1875. There is a printed label within the body of the violin
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
Large Super Deluxe Italian Inlaid Music Box with 32 Note Swiss Reuge Cylinder
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Offering this rare and vintage large Italian inlaid marquetry music box with gilded metal "claw
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in
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An assortment of rare musical instruments is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique rare musical instruments was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. Rare musical instruments have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Rare musical instruments bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega and HMV Cavendish each produced beautiful rare musical instruments that are worth considering.
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