Lacquer Musical Instruments

Fine contemporary mechanical bird singing box by Reuge. The box beautifully crafted with an engine turned gilt metal frame stood upon four ball feet. To the panels simulated Lapis-Lazuli is delicately placed with layers of lacquer showing glints of metallic gold in the light. When wound to the underside and the leaver pulled gently it lifts the lid revealing a beautiful metal scroll working with a bird outline and nearly instantly after a brightly feathered bird majestically rises up singing while flapping its wings and bobbing from side to side. This particular box has been manufactured by one of the most respected manufacters to this day, Reuge of Switzerland and is complete with its box and instructions. Second half of the 20th century. Notes Founded by Charles Reuge in 1865 and starting with the musical pocket watch...

Manufactured in 2006, this Steinway & Sons 'Steinway B' grand piano in white lacquer is the perfect modern and unique talking point in any space. The piece ...

Outstanding quality lacquered inlaid mother of pearl music / reading stand with a wonderful inlaid adjustable top. This charming piece is suppor...

Well, this is a first for us. This is the 1st baby grand piano we have ever purchased and once you browse through the photos, you will see why. Covered from top to bottom in mother of pearl inlaid into the high gloss black lacquer finish. Feast your eyes on the top and you'll see two large peacocks that form a single circle. You won't find a piano more glamorous than this one of a kind, custom creation. Model G-157. Bench dimensions: 30.13" wide x 14" deep x 18.5" high Young Chang pianos is based in South Korea and was founded in 1956 by three brothers: Jae-Young Kim, Jae-Chang Kim, and Jae-Seop Kim. The brothers began selling Yamaha pianos...

A cooperation between renowned designer Raymond Loewy and Nordmende led to this iconic radio Spectra Futura in 1968. A distinguished design with bot...

Japanese temple find from the Taisho period, early 20th century. A large hand carved hand lacquered, and hand gilded wooden chanting drum mokugyo, a fish form wooden percussion instrument and chanting gong once used in zen temples in chanting sessions. Taisho period (1912-1926). An old wooden striker is included. Dimensions: 9 inches tall and 8.5 inches wide This wooden instrument...

Original 18th century French harp signed by Renault and Chatelain, Louis XVI period On view at The Met Fifth Avenue, New York City and at the French Museum of Music in Paris, la Villette. This harp is more a curiosity object...

English gilt carved wood and black lacquered harp with signed brass mounts, gilded floral swags, ram's head, and lyre carved motif. Sound board is stenciled with flanking figures terminating on a gilded hippo campus base with claw feet and the original eight brass pedals. Signed by maker with date, Sebastian Erards...