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Thorens Swiss AD 30 Upright Music Box with Ten Discs, circa 1970
Located in Evergreen, CO
A quality fruitwood case with a glass door allows for viewing the metal discs that play on this upright music box by Thorens of Switzerland. The set ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Fruitwood
Yamaha Casette Deck Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, Yamaha
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Yamaha casette deck designed by Mario Bellini in 1974. Working with 100V or DC12V.
Historical audio equipment which is one of MOMA permanent collection.
Inclined body has control panel...
Category
1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Plastic
French Musical Automation Picture Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredible work of art blends the beauty of a painting with the mechanical complexities of both a cylinder music box and an automaton. A clock is integrated within the arched giltwood and gesso frame, and, when activated, this painting quite literally comes alive. As the cylinder mechanism within plays its lovely tune, every character in the farrier's shop becomes animated – from the group of farrier's toiling away at the forge and anvil forming the horseshoes, to the wagging of the charming terrier's tale.
This musical automaton picture clock is attributed to Xavier Tharin of Paris who was the preeminent creator of these fantastical "moving pictures", especially this particular scene. His process mixed oil painting and hand-colored lithograph images that were layered starting from the back and into the middle and foreground to craft the complex series of movements throughout the painting.
A look inside this particular work reveals the complex mechanism (with the three gongs, pendulum and cylinder components immediately visible) which run the timepiece, the cylinder musical component, plus the multitude of moving elements in the painting -- a truly incredible feat considering the technical prowess to create just one of these devices. Musical picture clocks...
Category
Late 19th Century French Other Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
JBL Speaker Model C-38 in the Style of George Nelson
By JBL 1
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A JBL speaker with a medium toned walnut cabinet model # C-38 with cast aluminum legs in the style of George Nelson. Inside the enclosure contains one sing...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Walnut
Horn Speaker
By Altec Lansing Corporation
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A multicellular galvanized outdoor horn speaker.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Steel
Empire Speakers / End Tables
By Empire NY
Located in Oakville, CT
Empire Jupiter 6500 Speakers
Category
1960s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Resin
Small Singing Bird Cage by Reuge of Switzerland
Located in London, GB
A small size singing bird cage by Reuge of Switzerland, with intermittent and continuous action settings. When wound and the start/stop lever slid to full position, the perched bird ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Bronze
Antique Automaton The Whistler by Phalibois
Located in London, GB
Rare Automaton Whistler by Henry Phalibois, with papier-mache character head modeled with puckered, slightly-open lips, defined cheek bones, slender neck, threaded blue paperweight e...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Satin
Antique coin-operated large double singing birds-in-cage, by Bontems
Located in London, GB
An antique coin-operated large double singing birds-in-cage, by Bontems,
French
circa 1900
Spend a penny in style
When wound and a 1d. coin inse...
Category
1810s French Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Gesso
Victor Talking Machine Type Three, Original 1908 Phonograph with Oak Horn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victor Talking Machine Type Three, Original 1908 Phonograph with Oak Horn
Circa 1908
Origin: United States
Depth: 27"
Width: 21"
Hei...
Category
Early 20th Century 20th Century Specialists
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Leather Drum with Its Wooden Mallet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period leather drum from the 19th century, with turned wood red mallet. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this round leather drum will make for an exquisite decorative accent in any home. Freestanding, it comes with its wooden mallet...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Leather, Wood
Miniature Singing bird in cage by Karl Griesbaum
Located in London, GB
A very good single singing bird in cage, by Karl Griesbaum,
German
Circa 1940
Continuous and paused action
A petit wonder of style and g...
Category
1930s German Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Bronze
Henri Fugere, Bronze Figure, 'Bebe Tapin' Boy Playing His Drum
By Henri Fugère
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Henri Fugere, bronze figure, ' Bebe Tapin ' signed in the bronze.
French Boy playing his drum. Henry Fugere, a well listed artist. Mr. Fugere was born in...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Marble, Metal
Chinese Lacquer Double Sided Qing Dynasty Drum with Wooden Stand and Drum Sticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful piece! two sided with leather hand painted snare on two sides trimmed in nail heads. The collapsable wooden stand, while making the piece complete, can be put aside and t...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Figure Nude Woman Dancer Bronze Sculpture - Italy
By C. Rossi 1
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Italian figure of a woman dancig with a music instrument.
Sculpture of a dancing nude girl. Bronze with a dark green patina.
Mounted over a marble base.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Bronze
Large Vintage Automobile Heavy Brass Car Horn
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early automobile mounted brass horn. This horn stamped Made in India, is polished with beautiful curves and long reed. It does not have the original b...
Category
1950s Indian Industrial Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Brass
Pair Modernist Walnut Audio Speakers by Bozak, Frank Lloyd Wright Design
By Alex Boz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair large modernist walnut audio speakers by Bozak, stunning design, reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright Design, amazing original condition, tested and wo...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Grasscloth, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Brass "Cor de Chasse" Hunting Horn
Located in Dallas, TX
This horn was created in France circa 1920, made of brass, this kind of music instruments were part of the French accoutrements during the "Chasse a Courre" (or deer hunts with hound...
Category
Early 20th Century French 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Brass
Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional singing bird cylinder music box is a wonder of Austrian mechanical ingenuity. Not only does it play a selection of classical airs with remarkable tone and clarity, but its lush sound is accompanied by a colorful, singing bird automaton...
Category
19th Century Austrian Other Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Satinwood
French Musical Automaton Picture Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of the most amazing timepieces we have ever acquired that offers far more than meets the eye, this incredible work of art blends the beauty of a painting with the mechanical complexities of both a cylinder music box and an automaton. While it is clear to see the integrated clock residing within the arched giltwood and gesso frame, when activated, this painting quite literally comes alive. As the cylinder mechanism within plays its lovely tune, every character in the farrier's shop becomes animated – from the group of farrier's toiling away at the forge and anvil forming the horseshoes, to the wagging of the charming terrier's tale.
This musical automaton picture clock is attributed to Xavier Tharin of Paris who was the preeminent creator of this fantastical "moving pictures", especially this particular farrier scene. His process mixed oil painting and hand-colored lithograph images that were layered starting from the back, middle and foreground to craft the complex series of movements throughout the painting.
A look inside this particular work reveals the complex mechanism (with the three gongs, pendulum and cylinder components immediately visible) which must run the timepiece, the cylinder musical component plus the multitude of moving elements in the painting...a truly incredible feat considering the technical prowess to create just one of these devices. Musical picture clocks...
Category
19th Century French Other Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Paint
Large Danish 19th Century Drum
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large original painted 19th Century drum with one original stick.
Category
19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Wood
Stunning Stylized Mid-Century Modern Electro Voice Stereo Speakers in Walnut
By Kipp Stewart, Electro Voice, Allied Maker
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning stylized Mid-Century Modern electro voice 3-way loud speakers in oiled walnut with aluminium trim, amazing original condition, cabinets possibly...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Extremely Rare 1954 Alamo Electrical Musical Amplifier, Model 6A
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare 1954 Alamo Electrical musical amplifier, model 6A, mint original showroom condition, retains original canvas cover, complete with operating inst...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Metal
1920s Deagan 725 Marimba Model B, Rosewood Keys, 3.5 Octave
By Deagan
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s Deagan 725 Marimba model B, rosewood keys, 3.5 octave, beautiful original condition, amazing Art Deco design. Retains 4 original mallets, Last patent date 1926.
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vintage Buisine Heraldic Trumpet Brass Copper and Bronze Lovely Decorative Item
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Buisine heraldic trumpet
Made from what looks like a mixture of brass bronze and copper, this is a Heraldic...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Export Floor Standing Bell with Wrought Iron Stand
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1920 Chinese Export floor standing bell on wrought iron stand
A very well made and decorative...
Category
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood, Silvered and Painted Decorative Wall Lyre
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a music room, den or office with this elegant and colorful antique wall mounted lyre. Crafted in Italy circa 1780, the large Classical Roman musical instrument featured two ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Victorian Hardwood Piano Stool with Decorative Base Height Adjustable
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved Victorian circa 1880 Piano stool with height adjustable top
A very good looking and well-made piano stool, its quite w...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
1970s Modern Pottery Art Blue Tambourine Goatskin and Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modern Artistic blue tambourine in Goatskin. Pottery and wood.
Art 13.88 Diameter x 1.38 D.
Unrestored vintage preowned condition.
See images provided.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Goatskin, Pottery, Wood
Thai Wood and Leather Klong Khaek Processional Drum with Distressed Appearance
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai wood and leather Klong Khaek processional drum from the mid-20th century, with ropes and weathered patina. Created in Thailand during the midc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Leather, Wood
Burmese Late 19th Century Teak Ozi Goblet Shaped Drum with Black and Red Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Burmese tribal Ozi goblet shaped teak drum from the late 19th century, with red and black lacquer and calf skin top. Created in Burma during the later years of the 19th century, this tribal drum...
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese Tribal Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Vintage Thai Wood, Leather and Rope Klong Khaek Processional Double Headed Drum
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai wood, leather and rope Klong Khaek processional drum from the mid 20th century, with ties and weathered patina. Created in Thailand during the midcentury period, this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Leather, Wood, Rope
Central Asian Gong on Carved, Painted and Gilt Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A deep circular hammered bronze gong with center boss, suspended from a carved, painted and silver gilt stand. The stand with scrolled openwork decorated crest with center monstrous ...
Category
20th Century Central Asian Tibetan 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Bronze
Classic Vintage Streamline RCA "on Air" Art Deco / Machine Age Studio Light
By RCA
Located in Buffalo, NY
The most iconic “on air” sign warning lights were made by RCA Victor in the 1930s. When radio and television stations were creating live programs, they had...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Thai 19th Century Wood and Leather Klong Khaek Processional Drum
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Thai wood and leather Klong Khaek processional drum from the 19th Century, with ties and weathered patina. Created in Thailand during the 19th century, this Klong Khaek dr...
Category
19th Century Thai Rustic Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Thai Two Toned Wooden Drum with Leather Top and Butterfly Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Thai wood and leather two toned processional drum from the 19th century, with slatted body, butterfly motifs and weathered patina. Created in Thailand during the 19th cent...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hans Gugelot designed radio for Braun, 1955
By Braun, Hans Gugelot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Radio "Super" G11 by Swiss designer Hans Gugelot for Braun in 1955. Braun is of course well known for their iconic, Dieter Rams designed, audio equipment. This piece is not tested, w...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Mid Century Modern Teak Case AM/FM Stereo Radio by Panasonic
By Panasonic
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool in working condition Panasonic Model RE-7371 AM/FM Radio circa 1970's great condition nice teak case with chrome accents .
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Chrome
Pair Post Modernist / Spaceage Fiberglass Stereo Speakers Empire , Jupitar 6500
By Empire Art Products Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Post Modernist / Spaceage Fiberglass Stereo Speakers Empire , Model Jupitar 6500, Fully tested and sound amazing..Great original condition,, minor nicks and scratches.
Category
1960s American Space Age Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass
Rare Art Deco Epiphone Electar Model M Lap Steel Electric Guitar and amp combo
By Epiphone
Located in Buffalo, NY
Epiphone Electar Model M Lap Steel Electric Guitar, with original matching amplifier...black lacquer finish, maple body and etched aluminum top. A very early...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Aluminum
1980s Klh Fm Top Stereo Clock Radio Walnut Case Mod. Tr-82
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this cool KLH FM tabletop stereo, circa the 1980s made in Japan, beautiful walnut case nice clean condition in working condition a little static when you up the volum...
Category
20th Century Japanese Space Age 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Walnut, Plastic
1920s Ludwig & Ludwig Hand Painted Bass Drum / lamp, Folk Art
By Ludwig Drums
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful 1920s Ludwig & Ludwig Bass Drum / lamp, Folk Art,, Hand painted Art Deco woman figure,,spider web and spider.Collectable drum and an amazing piece of art,,
Category
1920s American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Metal
Antique Very Early Possible Late 17th - Early 18th Century Bronze Cow Bell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A heavy bronze cow bell with clanger. Sharp loud sound.
Dimensions: 9 3/8" H x 5 5/8" W
Condition: Wear consistent with age, nicely patinated.
Category
Early 18th Century Rustic Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Brass
Important Ormolu-Mounted Amaranth, Kingwood and Satine Parquetry Grand Piano
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Henry Dasson (d. 1896)
Origin: French
Date: circa 1885-q890
Dimension: (H) 35 1/4 in x (W) 54 in x (W) 78 in.
Provenance: Acquired by Dr. J. T Nieto-Gomez from fi...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Bronze
Antique Jacob Strainer Violin, Bow & Case, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Jacob Strainer Violin, Bow & Case, 19th C
Measures- 31''H x 11''W x 4.5''D
Category
19th Century Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Wood
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 one of the best designed T.V'S I...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Wood, Mahogany
Antique Swiss Music Box, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Swiss Music Box circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victor Talking Machine VV-XI Record Player V
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victor Talking Machine VV-XI Record Player Victrola Mahogany Floor Model. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 44" H x 19" W x 23" D.
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Mahogany
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 famed classic 1015 Wurlitzer Jukebox,, Amazing ori...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Hand Painted Lidded Drums - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with these vintage boho hand-painted lidded drums, a harmonious fusion of American craftsmanship and artistic expression. Each drum show...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Toca Hand Percussion Djembe Drum Painted Folk Art Gecko Lizard 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Toca Hand Percussion djembe drum. 12" rope tuned head. Natural wood grain body with dot painted base showing an African folk art style gecko or sun lizard in red, b...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Original Tesla Dirigent Gramoradio, Czechoslovakia, 1956
By Tesla
Located in Zohor, SK
Original Tesla Dirigent Gramoradio produced in Czechoslovakia in 1956. The gramoradio combines radio and gramophone inside one item. The top board is easy to open and show the origin...
Category
1950s Czech Adam Style Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Brass
19th Century Italian Double Base Case in Pine
Located in London, GB
A 19th century orchestral double base case constructed from pine timber, with iron hardware and its original floral lining to the interior. A spectacular and historic piece of sculpt...
Category
1870s Italian Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Iron
Japanese Inari Fox Fire Shinto Shrine Temple Edo Period Taiko Drum on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a truly wonderful and rather unique piece. We can't find another quite like it.
We were told it is from an Edo period Shinto Shrine dedicated to the deity Inari - a popular deity associated with foxes who were known for protecting the annual rice harvest from threatening vermin. In Japanese mythology, foxes are supposed to breathe out flames which are represented by the flame motif at the top of the drum stand...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Paint, Wood
S.S Series, Reclaimed Plywood Loud Speaker 'Sound System 1' by Lucas Muñoz Muñoz
By Lucas Muñoz Muñoz
Located in Madrid, ES
Sound System 1 is a piece that forms part of the collection SS. The reclaimed plywood originates from the 2018 Logroño Concéntrico Festival installation, ...
Category
2010s Spanish Brutalist 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Textile, Plywood
S.S Series, Plywood Loud Speaker 'Sound System 3' by Lucas Muñoz Muñoz
By Lucas Muñoz Muñoz
Located in Madrid, ES
Sound System 3, also known as 'La Niña', is a piece that forms part of the collection SS. The sustainably grown reclaimed plywood (Europe) originates from the 2021 exhibition 'Materi...
Category
2010s Spanish Brutalist 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Poplar, Plywood
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 of the Mangbetu poeple, featuring a round wooden body, stretched red leather head with two sounding holes and four strings on pegs. Hand carved, in the shape of a wooden figure wearing a textured cloak or robe, flanked by two carved heads at the base of the instruments neck, which terminates in a fourth human face. Mauwotu.
Purchased from the collection of Paul Gotay. Paul is a recognized African art collector and Defense Attorney out of Nevada. His collections have been displayed in Salt Lake City as well as prominent museums and galleries across the US.
"The Mangbetu are a Central Sudanic ethnic group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, living in the northeastern province of Haut-Uele. The Mangbetu are known for their highly developed art and music. One instrument associated with and named after them is the Mangbetu harp or guitar. The Mangbetu stood out to European colonists because of their elongated heads. Traditionally, babies' heads were wrapped tightly with cloth in order to give them this distinctive appearance. The practice, called Lipombo, began dying out in the 1950s with the arrival of more Europeans and westernization. Because of this distinctive look, it is easy to recognize Mangbetu figures in African art." (Source: Wikipedia)
"Mangbetu aristocrats surrounded themselves with a wide variety of finely crafted utilitarian objects such as boxes, jars, stools, musical instruments, and weapons, many of which feature figurative elements. The designs of musical instruments are especially beautiful examples of the ingenious amalgamation of a functional artifact and the human form. In more elaborately carved harps, the entire neck may be figurative. There is also considerable variation in the curvature of the bow and the angle of the neck's attachment to the resonator. The resonators come in two forms, the hourglass shape or an oval shape, and usually feature two small sounding holes on the top surface. A variety of animal skins were used to cover the resonator, including pangolin scales, okapi and leopard pelts, and snake and lizard skins. In ethnic groups related to the Mangbetu, the anthropomorphic...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Woodsounds Native American Brent Haines Purple Heart Rosewood Turquoise C Flute
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautifully crafted Woodsounds Native American flute, custom made by Brent Haines from Purple Heart with Honduran Rosewood Burl and inlaid turquoise chip rings. Key: High C. Includes...
Category
Late 20th Century Native American 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Precious Stone, Purpleheart, Rosewood
