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Set of Five Spanish Turquoise and Silver Miniature Musical Instruments
Set of Five Spanish Turquoise and Silver Miniature Musical Instruments

Set of Five Spanish Turquoise and Silver Miniature Musical Instruments

Located in London, GB

Set of Five Spanish Turquoise and Silver Miniature Musical Instruments Spain, Late 19th Century Comprising five pieces Smallest (harp): Height 13.5cm, width 8cm, depth 5cm Largest (c...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Silver

System walking stick with the function of a musical instrument. France 1890.
System walking stick with the function of a musical instrument. France 1890.

System walking stick with the function of a musical instrument. France 1890.

Located in Milan, IT

System walking: stick with the function of a musical instrument, the flute. Bamboo wood cane. Wooden and mother-of-pearl knob carved and engraved with E M monogram, brass and iron fe...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Brass, Iron

HAND PAiNTED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1860 INDIAN SINDHI SARANGI MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
HAND PAiNTED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1860 INDIAN SINDHI SARANGI MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

HAND PAiNTED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1860 INDIAN SINDHI SARANGI MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this decorative hand painted mid 19th Century Circa 1860 Indian Sindhi Sarangi A very good looking well mad...

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1860s Indian Victorian Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Wood

Carved Stone Statue of Children with Musical Instruments
Carved Stone Statue of Children with Musical Instruments

Carved Stone Statue of Children with Musical Instruments

Located in Vista, CA

Carved stone statue of children with musical instruments, circa 1900-1920.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Stone

Antique French Wooden Lamp with Hand-Painted Musical Instruments
Antique French Wooden Lamp with Hand-Painted Musical Instruments

Antique French Wooden Lamp with Hand-Painted Musical Instruments

Located in Asheville, NC

This whimsical musical table lamp features delicately painted friezes of musical instruments, the French horn and the Violin on the base of the lamp, with lyrically strewn garlands a...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Musical Instrument

Antique Print of Musical Instruments in Banten by Bonanni '1725'
Antique Print of Musical Instruments in Banten by Bonanni '1725'

Antique Print of Musical Instruments in Banten by Bonanni '1725'

Located in Langweer, NL

Original antique print of musical instruments in Banten, Indonesia. This print originates from 'Gabinetto Armonico' by Filippo Bonanni.

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Mid-18th Century Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Paper

French Victorian Louis XVI Style Finely Carved Walnut Musical Instrument Chair
French Victorian Louis XVI Style Finely Carved Walnut Musical Instrument Chair

French Victorian Louis XVI Style Finely Carved Walnut Musical Instrument Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Victorian Louis XVI Style Finely Carved Walnut "Musical Instrument" Chair. Item features ornate and fine carvings to the solid walnut frame including musical instrumen...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

19th Century Exceptional French Decoration with Musical Instruments and Flowers
19th Century Exceptional French Decoration with Musical Instruments and Flowers

19th Century Exceptional French Decoration with Musical Instruments and Flowers

Located in Sofia, BG

A very fine piece of wall decoration in oval shape with beautiful carvings of musical instruments and flowers with the typical ribbon on the top.

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century Snuff Bottle Hunting Theme Musical Instruments Dogs
Antique 18th Century Snuff Bottle Hunting Theme Musical Instruments Dogs

Antique 18th Century Snuff Bottle Hunting Theme Musical Instruments Dogs

Located in Munich, Bavaria

One side of the object is decorated with two dogs and hunting regalia, the other with musical instruments. We can make out a flute, a gitar, a lyreand a horn.

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1770s Unknown Antique Musical Instrument

Pair Of Antique Gilt Bronze Bookends Children With Musical Instruments
Pair Of Antique Gilt Bronze Bookends Children With Musical Instruments

Pair Of Antique Gilt Bronze Bookends Children With Musical Instruments

Located in Norwood, NJ

Each depicting a young child/putti playing a musical instrument. One a syrinx( after the instrument designed by the God Pan), the other a Aulos(double-reeded flute), seated on drapery.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Bronze

Parisian Louis XVI Style 1860s Trumeau Mirror with Painted Musical Instruments
Parisian Louis XVI Style 1860s Trumeau Mirror with Painted Musical Instruments

Parisian Louis XVI Style 1860s Trumeau Mirror with Painted Musical Instruments

Located in Atlanta, GA

Presenting a linear silhouette, the trumeau is topped with a painted panel depicting musical instruments surrounded by delicate flowers such as roses, the ensemble being surrounded b...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Eleven Antique English Dinner Plates, Cobalt Blue Gilded Musical Instruments
Eleven Antique English Dinner Plates, Cobalt Blue Gilded Musical Instruments

Eleven Antique English Dinner Plates, Cobalt Blue Gilded Musical Instruments

By Copeland Spode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rich Cobalt Blue Extended Collars featuring raised gilt encrusted cartouches of musical instruments. Custom ordered through the fine gilded age Philadelphia firm of J.

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1910s British Neoclassical Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Print of Musical Instruments by Ferrario, 1834
Antique Print of Musical Instruments by Ferrario, 1834

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 other objects. This print originates from 'Aggiunte all'opera Il costume antico e mod...

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19th Century Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Paper

Minton Tile of ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ by John Moyr Smith
Minton Tile of ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ by John Moyr Smith

Minton Tile of ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ by John Moyr Smith

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Minton tile from the series ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ designed by the artist John Moyr Smith.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Clay

Minton Tile of ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ by John Moyr Smith
Minton Tile of ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ by John Moyr Smith

Minton Tile of ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ by John Moyr Smith

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Minton tile from the series ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ designed by the artist John Moyr Smith.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Clay

Minton Tile of ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ by John Moyr Smith
Minton Tile of ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ by John Moyr Smith

Minton Tile of ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ by John Moyr Smith

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Minton tile from the series ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ designed by the artist John Moyr Smith.

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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Clay

French Louis XV Style Walnut Display Cabinet with Carved Musical Instruments
French Louis XV Style Walnut Display Cabinet with Carved Musical Instruments

French Louis XV Style Walnut Display Cabinet with Carved Musical Instruments

Located in Atlanta, GA

Created in France during the 19th century, this Louis XV style petite vitrine captures our attention with its rhythmic accentuation of turned finials adorning the upper section, sitt...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Minton Tile of ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ by John Moyr Smith
Minton Tile of ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ by John Moyr Smith

Minton Tile of ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ by John Moyr Smith

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique late 19th century Minton tile from the series ‘Classical Figures with Musical Instruments’ by the artist John Moyr Smith.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Clay

Chinese Musical Instruments – Set of Three Hand-Colored Engravings, 1815
Chinese Musical Instruments – Set of Three Hand-Colored Engravings, 1815

Chinese Musical Instruments – Set of Three Hand-Colored Engravings, 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

This finely detailed plate presents a visual survey of traditional Chinese musical instruments, combining artistic refinement with documentary intent and reflecting Europe’s growing ...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Paper

18th Century Italian Trompe L'Oeil Painting on Canvas of Musical Instruments
18th Century Italian Trompe L'Oeil Painting on Canvas of Musical Instruments

18th Century Italian Trompe L'Oeil Painting on Canvas of Musical Instruments

Located in Stamford, CT

18th century Italian framed painting on canvas of a group of musical instruments, including a French horn, lute, violin and pan flute, all hanging from a ribbon with a big bow on top...

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Print of Musical Instruments and Other Items of Java by Hurter 'circa 1830'
Print of Musical Instruments and Other Items of Java by Hurter 'circa 1830'

Print of Musical Instruments and Other Items of Java by Hurter 'circa 1830'

Located in Langweer, NL

Uncommon engraving of musical instruments, coins, playing cards and other items of Java, Indonesia.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Paper

Collection of 18 Prints of Musical Instruments from Gabinetto Armonico, 1722
Collection of 18 Prints of Musical Instruments from Gabinetto Armonico, 1722

Collection of 18 Prints of Musical Instruments from Gabinetto Armonico, 1722

Located in valatie, NY

A collection of 18 framed prints from engravings of musical instruments from the book by Gabinetto Armonico, which was published in 1722.

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Paper

Fernand Leger, Musical Instruments, from Cahiers d'Art, 1928 (after)
Fernand Leger, Musical Instruments, from Cahiers d'Art, 1928 (after)

Fernand Leger, Musical Instruments, from Cahiers d'Art, 1928 (after)

By Fernand Léger

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Fernand Leger (1881–1955), titled Instruments de musique (Musical Instruments), from the album Fernand Leger (Fernand Leger), originates f...

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1920s Modern Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Lithograph

Courting Couple with Musical Instrument Antique French Rococo Period Oil
Courting Couple with Musical Instrument Antique French Rococo Period Oil

Courting Couple with Musical Instrument Antique French Rococo Period Oil

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Courting Couples French Rococo artist, 19th century oil on board, framed framed: 10.5 x 13 inches board: 9 x 10.5 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very go...

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19th Century Rococo Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Oil

Antique Georgian Lyra Brooch with Locket Amethyst Gold Glas Musical Instrument
Antique Georgian Lyra Brooch with Locket Amethyst Gold Glas Musical Instrument

Antique Georgian Lyra Brooch with Locket Amethyst Gold Glas Musical Instrument

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This wonderful Georgian gold lyre brooch is set with amethysts and has a little locket with a hinged lid. The lyre is the instrument of Apollo. In Greek and Roman Mythology Apollo is...

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1820s English George III Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold

Large Gilt Bronze Mounted Maple Harp by Pleyel, Wolff, Lyon and Cie
Large Gilt Bronze Mounted Maple Harp by Pleyel, Wolff, Lyon and Cie

Large Gilt Bronze Mounted Maple Harp by Pleyel, Wolff, Lyon and Cie

By Pleyel

Located in London, GB

The renowned Parisian firm manufactured musical instruments including pianos, harpsichords and harps, made from the finest of materials and often very finely decorated.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Edison Home Oak Phonograph With Metal Horn Signed C1900
Antique Edison Home Oak Phonograph With Metal Horn Signed C1900

Antique Edison Home Oak Phonograph With Metal Horn Signed C1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

Crafted with an oak cabinet and featuring a prominent metal horn, this antique musical instrument embodies the innovative spirit of its era.

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Early 20th Century Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Oak

18th Century Louis XVI French Chinoiserie Carved Walnut Pedal Harp
18th Century Louis XVI French Chinoiserie Carved Walnut Pedal Harp

18th Century Louis XVI French Chinoiserie Carved Walnut Pedal Harp

Located in Dallas, TX

This exceptional piece of craftsmanship showcases the refinement and artistry of late 18th-century French musical instruments, combining both sculptural and decorative appeal.

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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Maple

Early 20th-Century Apache Wooden Fiddle (Tsii’edo’a’tl) by Amos Gustina
Early 20th-Century Apache Wooden Fiddle (Tsii’edo’a’tl) by Amos Gustina

Early 20th-Century Apache Wooden Fiddle (Tsii’edo’a’tl) by Amos Gustina

By Amos Gustina

Located in Denver, CO

Offered with a custom display stand, this Apache wooden fiddle is perfect for collectors seeking a sculptural Native American artifact or a historic musical instrument. Its provenanc...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Other

Lecoultre & Riviere Monkey Orchestra Musical Automata Picture, France, c. 1865
Lecoultre & Riviere Monkey Orchestra Musical Automata Picture, France, c. 1865

Lecoultre & Riviere Monkey Orchestra Musical Automata Picture, France, c. 1865

By LeCoultre & Cie 1

Located in London, GB

It features 6 monkey musicians elegantly dressed in bright clothing, some even wearing tinted glasses, and playing an array of musical instruments while a dog barks before them.

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Metal

Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff & Fils 19th Century
Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff & Fils 19th Century

Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff & Fils 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Dimensions in cm: Height 18 cm x Width 69 cm x Depth 27 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 7 inches x Width 2 foot, 3 inches x Depth 11 inches Music box (also musical box) is a 19th/...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Hardwood

Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box
Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box

Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

The first versions of automatic musical instruments became popular in the 18th century, with incredible disk players such as this being the zenith of the genre.

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Late 19th Century German Other Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Brass

Antique Parquetry Wood Music Box by Nicole Frères
Antique Parquetry Wood Music Box by Nicole Frères

Antique Parquetry Wood Music Box by Nicole Frères

By Nicole Frères

Located in London, GB

Such provenance enhances the desirability of this exceptional piece, making it a superb acquisition for collectors of musical instruments.

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Late 19th Century Swiss Belle Époque Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Metal

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Leather Drum with Its Wooden Mallet
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Leather Drum with Its Wooden Mallet

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Leather Drum with Its Wooden Mallet

Located in Yonkers, NY

This Qing dynasty leather drum is more than just a musical instrument; it is a work of art that embodies the rich cultural heritage of China.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rococo Style Steinway Model B Grand Piano Hand-Painted Scenes Fete Galante
Rococo Style Steinway Model B Grand Piano Hand-Painted Scenes Fete Galante

Rococo Style Steinway Model B Grand Piano Hand-Painted Scenes Fete Galante

Located in Leeds, GB

The underside of the piano lid depicts a still life of flowers, draped fabric and musical instruments. Fete Galante style Fête galante is a category of painting specially created...

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Wood, Paint

Indian 25-String Instrument
Indian 25-String Instrument

Indian 25-String Instrument

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Indian-style (19/20th Century) 25 string wood instrument with bird head design

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19th Century Unknown Other Antique Musical Instrument

Victorian Musical Box A cylinder Music Box with a marquetry musical design
Victorian Musical Box A cylinder Music Box with a marquetry musical design

Victorian Musical Box A cylinder Music Box with a marquetry musical design

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Musical Box A cylinder Music Box with a marquetry musical design on the top, when open this reveals a glazed lid, enclosing the cylinder movement, with stop/start and chang...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Metal

King Edward VII Royal Bluthner Piano Exhibited in Paris Exhibition 1900
King Edward VII Royal Bluthner Piano Exhibited in Paris Exhibition 1900

King Edward VII Royal Bluthner Piano Exhibited in Paris Exhibition 1900

Located in Leeds, GB

The piano cheek side panel is inlaid with an Art Nouveau design featuring a stylised female head surrounded by whiplash lines and foliage. Musical instruments sit centrally in the de...

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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Pleyel Grand Piano, Paris 1870
Pleyel Grand Piano, Paris 1870

Pleyel Grand Piano, Paris 1870

By Pleyel

Located in Littleton, CO

Pleyel's commitment to quality is evident throughout, making this concert grand piano not just a musical instrument, but also a work of art, a symbol of the elegance and the refineme...

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17th Century French Romantic Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Serinette in the Form of a Miniature Commode by Richard, Paris, 1775
Louis XVI Serinette in the Form of a Miniature Commode by Richard, Paris, 1775

Louis XVI Serinette in the Form of a Miniature Commode by Richard, Paris, 1775

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Literature: Pierre Kjellberg, The French Furniture of the 17th century, The Editions of the Amateur, 2008 Count Francois de Salverte, Cabinetmakers of the 18th century, Edition...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Wood

Rare c. 1900 French Cigar-Box Violin – Authentic Trench-Art Folk Instrument
Rare c. 1900 French Cigar-Box Violin – Authentic Trench-Art Folk Instrument

Rare c. 1900 French Cigar-Box Violin – Authentic Trench-Art Folk Instrument

Located in Barcelona, ES

Discover a truly evocative piece of musical folk art: an original three-string violin hand-crafted around 1890-1920 from an official French “Manufacture des Tabacs / République Franç...

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Early 1900s French Folk Art Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Wood

A German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano
A German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano

A German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano

By Bechstein Piano Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Some of the artcase Bechsteins are now museum pieces, while others are sometimes traded at musical-instrument auctions, mainly in London and New York.

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19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Bronze

French Musical Applique
French Musical Applique

French Musical Applique

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Heavy, ornate brass applique depicting musical instruments; originally used to decorate a piece of furniture, but will make a fascinating wall decoration.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Italian Renaissance Musical Figures
Set of 3 Italian Renaissance Musical Figures

Set of 3 Italian Renaissance Musical Figures

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 3 Italian Renaissance style (19th Cent) stripped large figures/statues playing musical instruments

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19th Century Renaissance Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Wood

Pair of Victorian Bronze Musical Cupids

Pair of Victorian Bronze Musical Cupids

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Victorian bronze figures with dark green patina of cupids with musical instruments on round shaped base

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Bronze

Monumental W.M. Knabe & Co. "Gold Medal" Grand Concert Piano, Early 20th C.
Monumental W.M. Knabe & Co. "Gold Medal" Grand Concert Piano, Early 20th C.

Monumental W.M. Knabe & Co. "Gold Medal" Grand Concert Piano, Early 20th C.

By Knabe Pianos 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

With its impressive scale, restored presentation, and verified performance capability, this piano functions equally as a concert-level instrument and a statement centerpiece. Ideal f...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Metal

G.A. Pfretzschner Violin in Case
G.A. Pfretzschner Violin in Case

G.A. Pfretzschner Violin in Case

Located in High Point, NC

G.A. Pfretzschner violin in case, modeled after an Antonius Stradivarius-Cremonae 1716. This violin is lovely. The allover wood graining and quality of this piece is incredible. ...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Ebony, Maple, Spruce

Austrian Grand Piano by A. Neuburger, Walnut, Circa 1898
Austrian Grand Piano by A. Neuburger, Walnut, Circa 1898

Austrian Grand Piano by A. Neuburger, Walnut, Circa 1898

By Wien

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

The hinged lid opens on a traditional prop stick, revealing the instrument’s original harp and string configuration.

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1890s Austrian Empire Revival Antique Musical Instrument

Materials

Brass

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Find many varieties of an authentic antique musical instrument available at 1stDibs. Each antique musical instrument for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are many kinds of the antique musical instrument you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique musical instrument is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Louis XVI and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique musical instrument has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Steinway & Sons, Sébastien Érard and Regina Music Box Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Musical Instrument?

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