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20th Century European Wooden Instrument Case
Located in High Point, NC
Made in Europe in the 20th Century, this vintage wooden case would have originally been used to
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20th Century European Vintage Instrument Cases

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Wood

Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Bakelite, Brass, Mathematical Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, Bakelite and brass cased mathematical instrument
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

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Brass

Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, German, Draughtsman's Tools, Schcenner, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage drawing instrument set. A German, nickel draughtsman's tool case by Schcenner
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

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Nickel

Modernist Cello Case from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A unique cello case with cubist angles in its design.
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Instrument Cases

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Wood, Leather

Vintage Modernist Cello Case from USA
Modernist Cello Case from USA
H 51.25 in W 18.75 in D 13 in
20th Century German Glass Case Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
engineering and functional design. The scale features a beautifully crafted polished wood case with glass
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20th Century German Industrial Vintage Instrument Cases

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Glass, Wood

Vintage 20th Century German Glass Case Scale
20th Century German Glass Case Scale
H 24.4 in W 25.2 in D 11.8 in
20th Century French Glass Case Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century French scale encased in glass is a functional and decorative piece that reflects a blend of craftsmanship and practical design. The scale is housed within a black w...
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20th Century French Industrial Vintage Instrument Cases

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Glass, Wood

Vintage 20th Century French Glass Case Scale
20th Century French Glass Case Scale
H 15.75 in W 14.2 in D 9.5 in
Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Binoculars with case. Decoration complements. Silver metal binoculars with graducation nuts and
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20th Century Unknown Other Vintage Instrument Cases

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Metal, Other

Vintage Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century
Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century
H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in
Opera Theatre Glasses, Binoculars with Leather Case
Located in Miami, FL
Good quality pair of opera glasses, binoculars with their original leather case. In very good
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20th Century French Vintage Instrument Cases

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Glass, Bakelite

Pigeon Timer By German Maker In Oak Case
Located in Norwell, MA
Oak cased pigeon timer with clock face that is marked made in Germany. 7 jewel clock by Benzing
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1930s European Vintage Instrument Cases

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Wood

Analytical Beam Balance Scientific Scale in Glass Case
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand built analytical beam balance scientific scale. The scale is used to measure both solid and liquid masses (10/100g capacity). Highly sensitive silver cylinders dampen the harmon...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

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Iron

Vintage Westinghouse Shortwave Radio in French Polished Mahogany Case
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Westinghouse combination shortwave radio, the French polished mahogany case housing a
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

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Mahogany

Sears Tower Constellation Portable Typewriter W/Metal Case. Circa 1960s.
By Sears, Roebuck & Company
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Sears Tower Constellation Portable Typewriter W/Metal Case. Circa 1960s. Manufactured for
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

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Metal

Vintage Cased Monocular, French, Field Viewing Scope, Optical Interest, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cased monocular. A French, enamelled brass and leather viewing scope, dating to
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Instrument Cases

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Brass

1957 Gretsch 6187 Corvette "Lotus Ivory/Grey Mist , original case
By Gibson Guitars
Located in Buffalo, NY
amazing,, Retains original hard shell case,,The guitar has a few small marks here and there but again it's
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

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Wood, Rosewood

American modern headboard and case by Randall with zebra animalier fabric, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
American modern headboard and case by Randall with zebra animalier fabric, 1980s Headboard and case
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1980s American Vintage Instrument Cases

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Metal

Bronze Mounted French Case Steinway Baby Grand Piano A Model Of Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Branch, NJ
art-case designed after a model by Francois Linke, the bronze mounts attributed to designs by Léon
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1930s American Louis XVI Vintage Instrument Cases

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Bronze

Pair Of Vintage Cased Opera Glasses, French, Brass, Binocular, Mid 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage cased opera glasses. A French, brass and Mother of Pearl Galilean
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

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Brass

1980s Klh Fm Top Stereo Clock Radio Walnut Case Mod. Tr-82
Located in San Diego, CA
case nice clean condition in working condition a little static when you up the volume but nothing major
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20th Century Japanese Space Age Vintage Instrument Cases

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Plastic, Walnut

Fine Vintage Deyrolle Paris Anatomical Model of Human Lungs in Display Case
By Deyrolle
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
wear that I can see, most likely the trim of the case has some patina from age and transport
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20th Century French Other Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Glass, Plastic

English mid-century modern vinyl record player case by His Master's Voice, 1950s
By His Masters Voice
Located in MIlano, IT
English mid-century modern vinyl record player case by His Master's Voice, 1950s Rectangular case
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Sun Lite II Speed Flash and Portable Battery Pack in Brown Leather Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sun Lite II Speed Flash and Portable Battery Pack in Brown Leather Case. Listing includes
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Vintage Instrument Cases

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Leather

Vintage Medical Device Wooden Case for Bleeding Needle and Loop Kit with Tin Can
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Medical Device Wooden Case for Bleeding Needle and Loop Kit with Tin Can. 0Original
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1930s Jacobean Vintage Instrument Cases

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Tin

F E Olds & Son Ambassador Trumpet, circa 1952
Located in High Point, NC
. This is a beautiful instrument in it's original case.
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Instrument Cases

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Brass

British Admiralty Pattern Clinometer Inspectors Level
Located in Norwell, MA
, England. The heavy brass relic is in a fitted hardwood case. The instrument consists of a brass frame with
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1940s European Vintage Instrument Cases

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Brass

Vintage Scholar's Instrument Set, English, Nickel Steel, Draughtsman's Tool Case
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage scholar's instrument set. An English, nickel steel draughtsman's tool case
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

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Nickel

Rare Kelvin and Hughes Teak and Brass Navigational Nautical Binnacle Compass
Located in Nantucket, MA
of marine artifacts and instruments from England. The wood case itself measures 9" x 9". The
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

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Brass

Vintage Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Tools, Lotter, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
black, velvet lined tray Maker's marks to case lid and instruments This is a high quality vintage
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Mid-20th Century German Vintage Instrument Cases

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Nickel

Arman Small Aleph Accumulation of Ball Bearings in Polyester Resin
By Arman
Located in Paris, FR
, instruments and teapots in display cases. A member of Nouveau Réalisme alongside Yves Klein and Jean Tinguely
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1970s Vintage Instrument Cases

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Metal

Giant Cased WW II Nautical Pelorus by Buff & Buff, Boston
Located in Palm City, FL
This is a giant of a pelorus made by old line instrument maker, Buff & Buff, Boston around the time
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1940s American Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Thread

Art Case Piano Chinoiserie Style Hand Painted Masterpiece by Stroud
By Stroud Pianos
Located in Port Jefferson, NY
Case Piano storefront homepage. Art case Stroud piano with beautiful hand-painted chinoiserie style
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1930s American Chinoiserie Vintage Instrument Cases

Art Deco Baby Grand Piano 1920ties, Shell Maple Gold Bench Modernism Art Case
By Gio Ponti
Located in Ettlingen, DE
A Period Art Cased Monington and Weston Art Deco Baby Grand, London Modernist. In the manner of Gio
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20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Instrument Cases

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Copper, Steel, Iron, Gold Leaf

Steinway Model B Satin Ebony Grand Piano
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Port Jefferson, NY
case piano storefront homepage. Spectacular instrument, magnificent rebuild Steinway B for
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Instrument Cases

Steinway Model A Satin Ebony Grand Piano with Hamburg Action
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Port Jefferson, NY
case piano storefront homepage. Exquisite, Steinway A 6'1' made in 1912 totally rebuilt 5 years ago
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20th Century American Vintage Instrument Cases

Reggiani Italy Six Arm "Horn" celling lamp 1970s
Located in Porto, PT
, commonly used in wind instruments and loudspeakers. In the case of light, it has an opposite effect to that
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

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Resin

Machine Age Art Deco Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak Medalist Camera with Case
By Eastman Kodak, Walter Dorwin Teague
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak medalist camera with case Modernist Streamline
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Instrument Cases

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Metal

Survey Compass, made of Brass, 1932
By F.B. & S. 1932 Ltd.
Located in Milan, IT
leather instrument cases for F. Barker instruments. The trademark became well known as precision equipment
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1930s Vintage Instrument Cases

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Brass

Vintage Surveyors Level in Case, Scientific Instrument, John Davis and Son c1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage surveyor's level in case, an English scientific instrument, an item of surveying
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Instrument Cases

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Bronze

Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English Scientific Instrument, Stanley, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, mahogany and brass cased scientific instrument
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Instrument Cases

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Brass

Oak Cased Barograph
Located in Cheshire, GB
oak cased barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London Having a hinged bevelled glazed case housing a
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20th Century English Vintage Instrument Cases

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Oak

Oak Cased Barograph
Oak Cased Barograph
H 8.5 in W 14 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Travelling Cartographer's Compass Set, English, Drawing Instruments
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage travelling cartographer's compass set. An English, brass drawing instrument case
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Harpsichord in Custom Walnut Case
Located in Amarillo, TX
Well, you don't see one of these everyday. Fantastic custom built, full-size 55 key harpsichord, in good working order. Probably built from a German-made kit in the 1960's, what s...
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1960s American Vintage Instrument Cases

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Walnut

Martin 00016-GT Acoustic Guitar with Case
Located in Brooklyn, NY
comes with an original Martin hardshell case that protects it from dust, humidity, and damage. This
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Late 20th Century Vintage Instrument Cases

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Wood

Vintage Bundy Brass Trumpet and Case, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Bundy brass trumpet with original case, 20th century Measures: 6" H x 4.75" W x 19.25" D
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20th Century American Vintage Instrument Cases

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Metal, Brass

English Mahogany Cased Recording Barometer by Short and Mason
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English barograph made and signed by Short and Mason, the mahogany case with beveled glass top
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20th Century English Victorian Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Brass

Vintage C.F. Martin & Co. 21" Ukulele & Case, 20th C
By C.F. Martin & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage uke by C.F. Martin & Co. offers mahogany construction and case, en verso maker signed as
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20th Century American Vintage Instrument Cases

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Mahogany

Antique Columbia Disc Graphaphone, Carved Oak Case, circa 1900
By Columbia Graphophone Company 1
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Disc Graphaphone music machine by Columbia offers carved oak case with rope twist and
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20th Century American Vintage Instrument Cases

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Oak

Vintage Selmer Bundy Resonite Ebonized & Nickel Plated Clarinet & Case, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
, Selmer Bundy, 20th century Measures: Instrument 26.75" H x 3" W x 3" D , 1.25" diam; Case 9.25" H x 12
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20th Century American Vintage Instrument Cases

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Metal

1993, De Beers Diamonds Model 1415 Magnifier Microscope Viewer & Case
By De Beers
Located in Dayton, OH
/ gems / jewelry. Set also includes black and blue hard shell carrying case, two keys, two Allen
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1990s Vintage Instrument Cases

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Metal

Antique Roller Organ in Ebonized Banded Walnut Case, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique roller organ features walnut case with ebonized banding and seated on ball feet, 19th
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20th Century Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Paper, Walnut

Vintage Santianelli Accordion with a Blue Pearl Finish, in a Case
Located in London, GB
, housed in a plush lined travelling case. Condition: A superb decorative item. Dimensions in cm
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1960s Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Metal

Altec 831A Capistrano Speaker System Mid-Century Modern Walnut Console Case
By Altec Lansing Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Altec 831A Capistrano speaker system Mid-Century Modern walnut console case. Item features solid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

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Walnut

Antique Victor Victrola Oak Case Floor Model Phonograph, VV-XVI 16584B
By Victor Talking Machine Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
, NJ, Model VV-XVI 16584 B, features oak case with cabinets opening to interior record storage
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20th Century American High Victorian Vintage Instrument Cases

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Oak

Vintage Draughtsman's Set, Swiss, Steel, Drawing Instrument, Wild Heerbrugg
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage draughtsman's set. A Swiss, chromium steel drawing instrument case by Wild
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Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Instrument Cases

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Steel

Brass and Green Leather Opera Glasses From Arnhold Paris In Original Case
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Arnhold Paris presented in their original green leather case. Arnhold Rue Auber Paris-Garnier is embossed
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Revere S-16 16mm Sound Movie Projector w Case 22"
By Revere
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Revere 16 sound projector with case. Working. Dimensions: 22"x 15.5" x 7.5"
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Graflex Speed Graphic Kodak Ektar Camera Len & Case 105mm f/3.7
By Speed Graflex
Located in Dayton, OH
sychronized range finder. Contemporary case with 2 new straps/key sets; 14 Lisco Regal 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 Cut Film
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20th Century Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1957 Gretsch Rambler 6115 Hollow Body Electric Guitar with Original Case
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage 1957 Gretsch Rambler model 6115 hollow body electric guitar with original hard shell case
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Canon FT QL 35mm Film SLR Camera with Original Leather Case
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Vintage Canon FT QL 35mm Film SLR Camera with Original Leather Case Capture the magic of
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1960s Japanese Industrial Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Metal

Louis XVI Style Paint and Giltwood Columnar Barometer Case of Banjo Form
Located in Nashville, TN
and gilded extensions.Convex glass . Ornamental as no longer working but pretty decorative case
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique English Military Short & Mason LTD Prismatic Compass in Case c. 1920-30
By Short & Mason
Located in New Orleans, LA
original leather case.
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20th Century English Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Instrument Cases For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage instrument cases for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage instrument cases was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. Vintage instrument cases have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage instrument cases made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage instrument cases have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Steinway & Sons, Bolex and Gibson Guitars are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Instrument Cases?

Vintage instrument cases can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,093, while the lowest priced sells for $55 and the highest can go for as much as $59,000.