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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
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Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Other

Old Bronze Hand Bell, Town Cryer’s or School Bell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old Bronze Hand Bell, Town Cryer’s or School Bell A Great piece, the bell is made in solid bronze
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19th Century Victorian Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Old Brass Hand Bell, Town Cryer’s or School Bell a Great Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old brass hand bell, town Cryer’s or School Bell. A Great piece larger and heavier than most
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1880s Victorian Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Old Brass Ships Dinner Hand Bell A Great piece made in solid brass
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old Brass Ships Dinner Hand Bell A Great piece, the bell is made in solid brass with the unusual
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 6 Bell Fortissimo Music Box by J Manger & Co, c. 1885
Located in London, GB
, Switzerland in c. 1885. The fully serviced musical movement features 6 saucer bells arranged in three racks
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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
available today, this 122 year old Steinway grand piano has been completely restored to its original
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood, Rosewood

Civil War-Era Side Drum, Made by George Kilbourn, 1859
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
. The drum's hoops are painted a deep red. The paper maker's label within the instrument indicates it
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1850s American American Classical Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Iron

Broadwood 'Manxman' Oak Piano Arts and Crafts Designed by M. H. Baillie Scott
By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in Leeds, GB
stand and is reminiscent of an old strong box from the Elizabethan period. Cabinet entirely encloses the
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Important self-playing piano "La Victoire" stamped Blanche-Petit & Goffart
Located in Paris, FR
panes of glass reveal the soundboard and its strings as well as the orchestra of ancillary instruments
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Iron

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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1820s American American Classical Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

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
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Other

Miniature Dutch Baroque Style Silver Mandolin Flask
Located in Stamford, CT
influenced by Dutch old master genre paintings of two men with two dogs in a fenced yard surrounded by
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Late 19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Silver

Modernist Wooden Cello Case
Located in Pawtucket, RI
with dovetail joinery and replete with old traveling stickers and name plate of owner. Great decorative
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Early 20th Century German Modern Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Modernist Wooden Cello Case
Modernist Wooden Cello Case
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Black Forest Carved Jewelry Box, circa 1900
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range
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Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Grand Piano Russian Romanov Tsar Nicholas Connection, White Gold, Incl. Restor
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Ettlingen, DE
full restoration back to its old glory. The restoration will take 6 months. It will be done by our
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Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Old Rare Afghan Musical Instrument like a Sculpture
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Lovely old "Saranji", rare Afghan musical instrument. It's an oriental lute from Naxçivan, the town
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Mid-18th Century Afghan Other Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Print of Musical Instruments by Ferrario, 1834
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Strumenti di Musuca, Vasi, Lucerne'. Lithograph of musical instruments and
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19th Century Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Paper

Late 19th Century Folk Art Bumbass instrument
Located in London, GB
Late 19th Century Folk Art Bumbass instrument A rare example of a late 19th Century folk art
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Early 1900s Unknown Folk Art Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Still Life Vanitas Noletti Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Italian
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
musical instruments, toys, armour, textiles and precious objects Oil on canvas (52 x 78 cm. - in frame 71
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Oil

Violin Player Ter Brugghen Paint Oil on canvas 17th Century flemish Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
allegories and genre scenes, especially those with concerts and single musical figures, characterised as in
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Oil

Early 20th century Old bronze Nepali Singing Bowl OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The old bronze Nepali singing bowl is a captivating musical instrument crafted from high-quality
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Four Old Allegorical Prints - Nicolas Arnoult - Period: xvii - circa: 1680
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
glass, for the sight, the flowers for the smell, the musical instruments for the hearing, the fruits or
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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Paper

Old Engraving of Mexican Festivities and Rituals in the Age of Discovery, 1794
Located in Langweer, NL
figures are engaged in a dance, surrounded by others who are playing musical instruments, such as drums
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Late 18th Century Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Paper

Mid-19th Century French Bronze Entitled "Old Man Odry" by Christophe Fratin
By Christophe Fratin
Located in London, GB
la cornemuse which shows a bear holding a musical instrument.  
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Angel Harp Brooch
Located in London, GB
soundbox of this romantic musical instrument. Exceptional attention to detail and craftsmanship is on show
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19th Century Victorian Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold

Allegory Triumph Of Art Over Time De Visch Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
surrounded by scores and musical instruments he becomes the conductor of a sort of "planetary concert" ; next
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Oil

Important Mirror - Trumeau - France - 18th Century
Located in CANNES, FR
musical instruments and laurel branches. The mercury mirror is in two parts. France 18th century
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century Hand-Carved Gilt Trumeau Mirror
Located in Baambrugge, NL
ornament depicting various musical instruments in gold leaf. The rim around the mirror with golden C
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18th Century French Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

18th Century Hand-Carved Gilt Trumeau Mirror
18th Century Hand-Carved Gilt Trumeau Mirror
H 77.56 in W 42.52 in D 3.15 in
An Exceptional New Zealand Māori Bugle-Flute ‘Pu Turino’
Located in London, GB
(18823656) The bugle-flute is an instrument unique to the Māori which plays two notes, one for the male
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18th Century New Zealand Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Antique Large Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Mirror #2
Located in Norton, MA
, depicting a lady playing a Chinese musical instrument in her library. The painting comes with its original
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Glass, Wood

Directoire Period French Music Room Grey Marble Stone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
period. The central cartouche shows musical instruments. The mantel aged very nicely with some remains
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18th Century French Directoire Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Stone

1800's Antique, (2) Near Pair, French Napoleon III, Marquetry Drop-Side Tables!
Located in Austin, TX
musical instrument marquetry, small side drop leaves, single drawer, rising on fluted and tapered legs
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Large Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Bookcase
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
panels show various musical instruments (including a tambourine and violin) in festoon suspension. The
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Glass, Oak

Chinese bas-relief depicting the Eight Immortals and the "Crossing of the Seas".
Located in Cesena, FC
magical objects: staffs, swords, musical instruments, fans, etc. They experienced a thousand adventures
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1920s Chinese Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paint

1800s Antique French, Figural, Carved Oak, Stepback, Glazed Doors Bookcase
Located in Austin, TX
with books and musical instruments, interior shelf and tray drawers, rising on bun feet, separation at
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19th Century French Other Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Oak

19th C. French Restoration Period Empire Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
fantasy in their designs. Musical instruments were carved into the legs of small tables and desks. Woods
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Table clock with Muse and writers. Bronze, Paris movement. France, 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
bookcase, on which books, a crown of laurels and a musical instrument are displayed. A female figure in
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19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Other

Creil Polychrome Transferware French Revolution Gallic Marins Sailor Plate
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gaulois, an unofficial national symbol of France, alternates with cartouches showing musical instruments
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Earthenware

WAPPERS Painting Belgian 19th romantic Oil on panel wood mandoline woman player
Located in PARIS, FR
in particular the taste for historical details, here a very beautiful musical instrument, a lute or
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Mid-19th Century Romantic Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Oil

Early Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock - Japy Fils Fully Working
By Japy
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
collection of musical instruments. Panels to the sides are finely painted with bouquets of flowers. To the
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Ormolu

Early 19th Century Persian Wooden Box
Located in London, GB
, desks, or even musical instruments. The khatam can also be associated with the famous Persian miniatures
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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
, notice the exquisite relief sculpture of musical instruments on each door, with a different study on each
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
preferred use in the manufacture of fine musical instruments). Cuban Mahogany was so sought after, that by
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1880s Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

2 Antique 1862 Minton International Exhibition Jeweled Turquoise Plates
By Minton
Located in Dayton, OH
enclosed in laurel wreaths. Painted en grisaille, on the same red-brown ground, are instruments of war and
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1860s Victorian Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Art Deco Satinwood Cocktail Cabinet by Hille & Glassware 1920s
By Hille
Located in London, GB
Florida Keys and the West Indies. It has long been valued for furniture. It is also used for musical
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Crystal

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
manufacture of fine musical instruments). Cuban Mahogany was so sought after, that by the late 1850's
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1880s English Victorian Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

18th Century Almsgiver Plate with Saint Brass
Located in Milan, IT
way, it becomes a musical instrument used to accompany the Sardinian dance. . The alms-holder plate
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18th Century Italian Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Set of Four 18th Century Chairs, France, Cherry, Painted, Directoire, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
musical instruments. The cherrywood -used at the time our antique furniture was created- always came from
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1790s French Directoire Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Cherry

1862 Civil War Playing Cards with Stars, Flag, Sheilds and Eagles
Located in York County, PA
music, books, musical instruments, printing presses and type, etc. American Card Company had offices at
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1860s American Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Paper

Important and Rare Original circa 1900 Carlo Bugatti Occasional Table Ebonized
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in GB
, designer and manufacturer of Art Nouveau furniture, models of jewelry, and musical instruments. Bugatti was
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Goatskin, Walnut

A Musical Party
By German School
Located in New York, NY
. She is accompanied by a host of other instruments, including horns, a harp, and a lira da gamba played
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16th Century Old Masters Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Ink, Paper, Pen

20th Century German Bluthner Grand Art Cased Piano Style Antoine Watteau
Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg
Museum, the paintings depict different goddesses and muses, among them Psyche and amor. The shown musical
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19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Gold Leaf

Steinway Model a Restored Grand Piano
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
in the bass where older pianos don’t always retain their integral tone. The action is also very
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Late 19th Century Antique Old Musical Instruments

Steinway Model a Restored Grand Piano
Steinway Model a Restored Grand Piano
H 73.23 in W 57.88 in D 74.02 in
Four still lifes with musical instruments
By Cristoforo Munari
Located in Milano, IT
very popular since the mid-17th century: still life with musical instruments. The evolution of the
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1710s Old Masters Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Oil

Henin French All Sterling Silver Asparagus Pastry Server Musical Instruments
By Henin et Cie 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
on the stem and handle with musical instruments, ribbons, foliage and flowers. Prestigious
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1880s French Neoclassical Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lutherie, Ouvrages et Outils - Plate 18: Luthier, Workshop, Musical instrument.
By J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure Benoit-Louis Prevost
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
explication. Troisieme Livraison', published 1765. This old antique engraved copperplate print originates
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1750s Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Henin French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 12 Pieces Musical Instruments
By Henin et Cie 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Henin French sterling silver dinner flatware set 12 pieces musical instruments. Head of Minerve 1
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old Composite Stone Altar Serving as Sundial, 19th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
relief depicting a procession scene. The characters play musical instruments: the aulos (a kind of flute
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Stone

Three elegant Musicians seated at the Fontana del Tritone An Allegory on Harmony
Located in Dommelen, NL
case with the musical groups painted by the Caravaggists. In those works the woman are generally
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Art Nouveau Cufflinks of Winged Cherubs in 15 Carat Gold, English circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Antique cufflinks in 15 carat yellow gold of winged cherubs playing a musical instrument. Double
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1880s British Art Nouveau Antique Old Musical Instruments

Materials

15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Old Musical Instruments For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique old musical instruments for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique old musical instruments — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique old musical instruments available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Nouveau, Louis XVI and Victorian antique old musical instruments are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique old musical instruments over the years, but those made by Black Forest, Carlo Bugatti and Christopher Fratin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Old Musical Instruments?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,613, while they’re typically $335 on the low end and $48,764 highest priced.