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Walnut Brionvega RR126 Radiophonograph Record Player by Castiglioni, Italy 1965
Walnut Brionvega RR126 Radiophonograph Record Player by Castiglioni, Italy 1965

Walnut Brionvega RR126 Radiophonograph Record Player by Castiglioni, Italy 1965

Fabulous Brionvega RR126, a.k.a. the “Musical Pet”. This iconic radio phonograph and record player was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced during the early ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal, Steel

Silver & Ebony Conductor Baton, Arvi Kallio, Lahti Finland c. 1913
Silver & Ebony Conductor Baton, Arvi Kallio, Lahti Finland c. 1913

Silver & Ebony Conductor Baton, Arvi Kallio, Lahti Finland c. 1913

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful art deco conductor's baton in black ebony and silver mountings by Finnish silversmith Arvi Kallio from 1913 made in his workshop in the city of Lahti. The baton features ...

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1910s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Silver

Pair of vintage 60s speaker speakers by Schaub Lorenz
Pair of vintage 60s speaker speakers by Schaub Lorenz

Pair of vintage 60s speaker speakers by Schaub Lorenz

By Schaub Lorenz

Located in None, IT

Pair of loudspeakers, made of Walnut wood, black metal with gold inserts and fabric, manufactured by Schaub Lorenz, Germany, 1960s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, shows sign...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Musical Instruments

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Metal

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

A fine example of early sound reproduction technology, this Edison Home Phonograph dates to circa 1900. Crafted with an oak cabinet and featuring a prominent metal horn, this antique...

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Early 20th Century Wood Musical Instruments

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Oak

Ziryab Cherry And Walnut Full Range Loud Speaker
Ziryab Cherry And Walnut Full Range Loud Speaker

Ziryab Cherry And Walnut Full Range Loud Speaker

By Brett Paulin

Located in Toronto, Ontario

The Ziryab speakers are hand crafted using a combination of cherry and walnut wood. The construction features meticulously cut visible box joints. The full range speaker is sourced...

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2010s Canadian Modern Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Antique Bombe Form Mahogany Sanora Elite Phonograph Gramophone Wind Up
Antique Bombe Form Mahogany Sanora Elite Phonograph Gramophone Wind Up

Antique Bombe Form Mahogany Sanora Elite Phonograph Gramophone Wind Up

Located in Dayton, OH

A Sonora "Elite" phonograph circa 1916. The upright phonograph features an art nouveau bombe style case. There is an open carved removable screen that covers the internal horn. Front...

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Early 20th Century American Baroque Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional Quality Antique C.Bechstein Victorian Rosewood Boudoir Grand Piano
Exceptional Quality Antique C.Bechstein Victorian Rosewood Boudoir Grand Piano

Exceptional Quality Antique C.Bechstein Victorian Rosewood Boudoir Grand Piano

Located in Suffolk, GB

Exceptional quality antique C.Bechstein Victorian rosewood boudoir grand piano Model V (1898) having a superb quality rosewood lift up top opening to reveal an ornate adjustable musi...

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19th Century German Victorian Antique Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Ivory, Rosewood

Full Orchestral Antique Music Box by George Baker, Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1890
Full Orchestral Antique Music Box by George Baker, Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1890

Full Orchestral Antique Music Box by George Baker, Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1890

Located in London, GB

An outstanding exhibition quality and very rare full orchestral antique music box made by George Baker & Co in Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1890. This is a magnificent and very scarce ma...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Danish Design Midcentury Pianette by Louis Zwicki in Teak with moderator, 1960s
Danish Design Midcentury Pianette by Louis Zwicki in Teak with moderator, 1960s

Danish Design Midcentury Pianette by Louis Zwicki in Teak with moderator, 1960s

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Danish design A rare Danish midcentury pianette made of teak. It is called pianette due to the 82 keys rather than the standard 88 of a full size piano. This pianette is made by ren...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Musical Instruments

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Teak

Antique Music Box with Mandarin Automata Bell Strikers by Cuendet, c. 1890
Antique Music Box with Mandarin Automata Bell Strikers by Cuendet, c. 1890

Antique Music Box with Mandarin Automata Bell Strikers by Cuendet, c. 1890

Located in London, GB

A rare, cute, and very entertaining cylinder music box with four bells and two automata strikers made by J. Cuendet in Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1890. For a full video with sound pleas...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Wood Musical Instruments

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Brass, Steel

RR126 Radiophonograph Turntable by the Castiglionis for Brionvega Red Edition
RR126 Radiophonograph Turntable by the Castiglionis for Brionvega Red Edition

RR126 Radiophonograph Turntable by the Castiglionis for Brionvega Red Edition

Brionvega RR126, A.K.A. the “Musical Pet.” Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1965, this red edition is in good condition with honest wear and has been fully service...

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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Speakers by JBL Century L100
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Speakers by JBL Century L100

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Speakers by JBL Century L100

By JBL 1

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of JBL L100 speakers in excellent condition. Tested and work well. Cabinets are walnut and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear from age and use. Priced an...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Foam, Walnut

Quad Electrostatic Loudspeakers, Rare Midcentury Modern Set Collectors Speakers
Quad Electrostatic Loudspeakers, Rare Midcentury Modern Set Collectors Speakers

Quad Electrostatic Loudspeakers, Rare Midcentury Modern Set Collectors Speakers

By Design Acoustics, Quad Manufacturing 1

Located in Antwerp, BE

The original ESL decorative pieces of art objects electrostatic speakers in its range in production between 1957 and 1985, has been hailed in Sound & Vision as one of the most import...

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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bose 901 Series VI Tulip Based Speakers in the style of Saarinen
Vintage Bose 901 Series VI Tulip Based Speakers in the style of Saarinen

Vintage Bose 901 Series VI Tulip Based Speakers in the style of Saarinen

By bose

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A pair of Mid-Century modern styled Bose 901 speakers with tulip bases in the manner of Eero Saarinen. These classic speakers by Bose have great sound and clarity because of the numb...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Forte Piano Cylinder Music Box by Ami Rivenc, Geneva, c. 1890
Antique Forte Piano Cylinder Music Box by Ami Rivenc, Geneva, c. 1890

Antique Forte Piano Cylinder Music Box by Ami Rivenc, Geneva, c. 1890

Located in London, GB

A rare and fine quality Forte Piano antique music box made by Ami Rivenc in Geneva, Switzerland c. 1890. This is a very attractive music box with an unusual format. the combs are se...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Wood Musical Instruments

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Brass, Steel

Antique Edison Model A Cylinder Phonograph & Cabinet W/ 93 Record Music Tubes
Antique Edison Model A Cylinder Phonograph & Cabinet W/ 93 Record Music Tubes

Antique Edison Model A Cylinder Phonograph & Cabinet W/ 93 Record Music Tubes

By Thomas Edison

Located in Dayton, OH

An exception Early Thomas Edison Model A Cylinder Phonograph with original horn, tube cabinet & 93 records. Phonograph box and cabinet are made from oak in Late Victorian manner wit...

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Janissary Music Box with Mandarin Automata Strikers by Karrer, c. 1880
Antique Janissary Music Box with Mandarin Automata Strikers by Karrer, c. 1880

Antique Janissary Music Box with Mandarin Automata Strikers by Karrer, c. 1880

Located in London, GB

A very rare and eccentric ‘Janissary’ antique music box with mandarin automata strikers, drum, bells and gong, made by Karrer in Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1880. This music box is enor...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

1930s Art Deco Zenith Radio Floor Model Console
1930s Art Deco Zenith Radio Floor Model Console

1930s Art Deco Zenith Radio Floor Model Console

By Zenith

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Art Deco Vintage Decorative Zenith Floor Model Radio Console 43 h x 24 W x 16.75 Preowned vintage condition Tested not working. Missing...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wood Musical Instruments

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Wood

Antique Harp C1920 Rudolph Wurlitzer Gilt W Birdeye Maple & Inlay Starke Model
Antique Harp C1920 Rudolph Wurlitzer Gilt W Birdeye Maple & Inlay Starke Model

Antique Harp C1920 Rudolph Wurlitzer Gilt W Birdeye Maple & Inlay Starke Model

By Wurlitzer

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and in excellent antique condition with minimal wear. This Harp by the Rudolph Wurlitzer co. was well taken care of by its previous owners. C1920 with 45 strings and 7 peda...

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1920s American Biedermeier Vintage Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Gesso, Birdseye Maple, Maple, Giltwood

Art Deco Radio by American Bosch Circa, 1935
Art Deco Radio by American Bosch Circa, 1935

Art Deco Radio by American Bosch Circa, 1935

Located in Fulton, CA

Classic Art Deco AM radio by United American Bosch (Magnito Corporation) Springfield Mass. circa. 1935. Restored to original working condition.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Steel

Victrola XVI Mahogany Upright Disc Player & Discs C1900
Victrola XVI Mahogany Upright Disc Player & Discs C1900

Victrola XVI Mahogany Upright Disc Player & Discs C1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Victrola XVI Mahogany Upright Disc Player & Discs C1900. 24 1/4" x 22 7/8" x 49". A well crafte...

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Early 20th Century Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Djembe Drum Rope Tuned Goatskin Goblet Drum West Africa Music Instrument
Djembe Drum Rope Tuned Goatskin Goblet Drum West Africa Music Instrument

Djembe Drum Rope Tuned Goatskin Goblet Drum West Africa Music Instrument

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a djembe drum, a rope-tuned, skin-covered goblet drum originally from West Africa. It is traditionally carved from a single log of...

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1960s Algerian Bessarabian Vintage Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Antique Swiss Langdorff & Fils 8 Tune Niut Airs Marquetry Music Box 20"
Antique Swiss Langdorff & Fils 8 Tune Niut Airs Marquetry Music Box 20"

Antique Swiss Langdorff & Fils 8 Tune Niut Airs Marquetry Music Box 20"

Located in Dayton, OH

Exquisite late 19th century Swiss marquetry / parquetry cylinder music box capable of playing eight different tunes. Rectangular hardwood box with painted wood grain sides and inlaid...

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19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Antique Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Rosewood

Signed Maple Musical Notes Violin Footstool
Signed Maple Musical Notes Violin Footstool

Signed Maple Musical Notes Violin Footstool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fabulous Maple Violin with musical notes on the side of the footstool. Within the interior of the foot stool it is Stamped - "Hand Crafted by Robert R. Hunter".

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20th Century American Adirondack Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Vintage Stereo Phonograph/AM FM Tuner Console, Model: Brionvega rr126 Radiogram
Vintage Stereo Phonograph/AM FM Tuner Console, Model: Brionvega rr126 Radiogram

Vintage Stereo Phonograph/AM FM Tuner Console, Model: Brionvega rr126 Radiogram

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Iconic design by the Castiglioni Studio for Brionvega first introduced in 1966. This later example produced circa 1970. This stereo phonograph/AM FM receiver console is fully functio...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

C1930 Vintage & Unusual Form Upright Bass Benedikt Lang Germany
C1930 Vintage & Unusual Form Upright Bass Benedikt Lang Germany

C1930 Vintage & Unusual Form Upright Bass Benedikt Lang Germany

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Spectacular upright bass 4 string by Benedikt Lang c1930. Was told its an unusual form, and from my experience i believe that to be very true. Seems as tho its in fairly good conditi...

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1930s German Bohemian Vintage Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood, Maple

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Harpsichord, Danish Modern Style, Circa 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Harpsichord, Danish Modern Style, Circa 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Harpsichord, Danish Modern Style, Circa 1960s

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

A striking mid-century modern rosewood harpsichord featuring a beautifully figured case elevated on elegant tapered legs. Crafted during the mid-20th-century revival of early keyboar...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Rosewood

Wurlitzer Juke Box, Original Model Re-Edited with Compact Disc Player
Wurlitzer Juke Box, Original Model Re-Edited with Compact Disc Player

Wurlitzer Juke Box, Original Model Re-Edited with Compact Disc Player

Located in Paris, FR

Wurlitzer juke box, genuine original 1948 model. From 2025 Re-Edition, Audio Equipment for 50 Lazers Discs (CD).

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21st Century and Contemporary American Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

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

This is a lovely antique Swiss 10 airs Gonçalo Alves cylinder music box, manufactured by Langdorff & Fils, circa 1880. The case is inlaid and crossbanded with floral marquetry...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Wood Musical Instruments

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Hardwood

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

An exceptional W.M. Knabe & Co. Gold Medal concert grand piano, dating to the early 20th century and presented in a striking high-gloss black lacquer finish. Measuring nearly nine feet in length, this monumental instrument represents the highest level of American piano craftsmanship—designed for both concert performance and grand interiors. Founded in Baltimore in 1837, Knabe earned international acclaim for its superior tonal quality and was awarded prestigious honors at world expositions, giving rise to its celebrated “Gold Medal” designation. This example, bearing serial number 44273, is a superb representation of that legacy. The piano retains its original cast iron plate...

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Early 20th Century American Wood Musical Instruments

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Metal

Gibson - 1968 ES-330 with Bigsby Vibrato, Vintage Electric Guitar
Gibson - 1968 ES-330 with Bigsby Vibrato, Vintage Electric Guitar

Gibson - 1968 ES-330 with Bigsby Vibrato, Vintage Electric Guitar

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A vintage gem from Gibson's golden era, this 1968 ES-330 showcases the timeless semi-hollow design that has made the model a favorite among blues, rock, and jazz players alike. Finis...

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1960s American Vintage Wood Musical Instruments

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Wood

Antique Antonius Stradinarius Style Student Violin & Case 19thC
Antique Antonius Stradinarius Style Student Violin & Case 19thC

Antique Antonius Stradinarius Style Student Violin & Case 19thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Antonius Stradinarius Style Student Violin & Case 19thC Measures - 23 1/4" x 8 1/4" x 3 1/2"

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19th Century Antique Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Orchestral Interchangeable Antique Music Box on Table, Ducommun Girod, c. 1870
Orchestral Interchangeable Antique Music Box on Table, Ducommun Girod, c. 1870

Orchestral Interchangeable Antique Music Box on Table, Ducommun Girod, c. 1870

Located in London, GB

A magnificent drum, bell, and castanet orchestral music box with six interchangeable cylinders on matching table, made by Ducommun Girod in Geneva, Switzerland c. 1870. The mechani...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Edwardian Marquetry Marimba / Xylophone
Edwardian Marquetry Marimba / Xylophone

Edwardian Marquetry Marimba / Xylophone

Located in Denton, TX

Antique Edwardian Marimba Xylophone with a combination of hardwoods and iron. There are two separate tables that bolt together. Each marimba breaks down for transport into three pi...

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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Iron

Erard Parallel-Strung Grand Piano, Paris, 1845
Erard Parallel-Strung Grand Piano, Paris, 1845

Erard Parallel-Strung Grand Piano, Paris, 1845

By Sébastien Érard

Located in Littleton, CO

This Erard parallel-strung grand piano, crafted in Paris in 1845 (serial number: 18725), has been extraordinarily well-tended, restored and maintained, enduring today as not only a spectacular example of the pinnacle of 19th Century piano design - characterized by its innovative construction and exceptional sonoral qualities - but also as a premium instrument by the most advanced modern standards, concert-ready for world-class, discriminating performers and their audiences. Erard was a renowned piano manufacturer established by Sébastien Erard, and for much of the 19th Century, the company produced some of the most exquisite and innovative European pianos of the era. The sound produced by this parallel-strung grand piano is characterized by a clarity and transparency that distinguishes it from its contemporaries. The parallel arrangement of strings contributes to a more direct transfer of sound energy, resulting in a balanced and articulate tone across the instrument's registers. This piano's tone is beloved for its sweetness in the treble range and a robust quality in the bass, while also allowing for an especially nuanced and expressive interpretation of the musical repertoire of its era. The ebony and ivory keyboard is a testament to the meticulous attention Erard paid to the tactile experience of playing. Each key is precision-weighted, providing a responsive touch that allows the pianist to articulate a wide range of dynamics and expressiveness. An interior faux tableau latches to the outer case lid in an open position for maximum concert volume, and rests in a lowered position to maintain a softer, more muted experience. The year 1845 places this Erard instrument in the heart of the Romantic era, a period marked by a surge in musical creativity and emotional expression. Composer/performers like Chopin and Liszt were drawn to Erard grand...

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Mid-19th Century French Romantic Antique Wood Musical Instruments

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Wood

Metronome system Johan Maelzel (1772-1838) late 19th century oak wood
Metronome system Johan Maelzel (1772-1838) late 19th century oak wood

Metronome system Johan Maelzel (1772-1838) late 19th century oak wood

Located in Milan, IT

Metronome system Johan Maelzel (1772-1838) from the late 19th century, made of oak. Good condition signs of old restoration, working. Measures 11 x 11 x 23 cm - 4.3 x 4.3 x 9. The l...

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Late 19th Century Antique Wood Musical Instruments

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Wood

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

An extremely rare museum quality monkey ‘chamber orchestra’ automata musical picture, made in France in c. 1855 and signed ‘Riviere’. The picture is in extraordinarily good origina...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Wood Musical Instruments

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Metal

Takamine G Series EG523SCB Electro-Acoustic Guitar Black
Takamine G Series EG523SCB Electro-Acoustic Guitar Black

Takamine G Series EG523SCB Electro-Acoustic Guitar Black

Located in Marbella, ES

The elegant Takamine G Series EG523SCB electro-acoustic guitar is renowned for its excellent build quality and sonic versatility. It features a cutaway body for easy access to the up...

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2010s Japanese Wood Musical Instruments

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Metal

Macy Gray, Dave La Chappelle Autographed Epiphone Electric Guitar
Macy Gray, Dave La Chappelle Autographed Epiphone Electric Guitar

Macy Gray, Dave La Chappelle Autographed Epiphone Electric Guitar

By Epiphone

Located in Miami, FL

Macy Gray, Dave La Chappelle Autographed Epiphone Electric Guitar Offered for sale is an Epiphone electric guitar autographed by Macy Gray and Dave La Chapelle for the "Save our So...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Space Age Wood Musical Instruments

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Metal

Clavichord, 20th Century
Clavichord, 20th Century

Clavichord, 20th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Clavichord housed in a veneered walnut case of simple rectangular form. Numbered "284" on the inside. The instrument is currently un-tuned but remains in playable condition. A charmi...

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20th Century Modern Wood Musical Instruments

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Walnut

Finest Quality Reuge Swiss 3.72 Note Grand Piano Inlaid Music Box Plays 3 Songs
Finest Quality Reuge Swiss 3.72 Note Grand Piano Inlaid Music Box Plays 3 Songs

Finest Quality Reuge Swiss 3.72 Note Grand Piano Inlaid Music Box Plays 3 Songs

By Reuge Ste-Croix

Located in Tustin, CA

Astounding, finest quality, hand-made estate 3.72 note "Reuge" music and jewelry box grand piano with gorgeous instrumental motif marquetry on burl walnut wood case. The music box plays 3 songs. Flawless sound featuring a 72 note Swiss movement. The wood piano case is handmade in Italy by the world's best master artisans in marquetry. One cylinder; 3 melodies playing one after another. It plays for a very long time when fully wound. Reuge 72...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Neoclassical Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Burl

Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player
Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player

Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Very Rare Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 13" H x 22" W x 18" D.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

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

A Very Fine German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano, Serial No. 5655. The beautifully crafted Grand piano, raised on three tapered barrel shaped legs, with an intricately carved ornate music desk and original keys. Circa: 1872. Length: 80 inches (203.2 cm) Width: 59 inches: (149.9 cm) Height (top closed): 38 5/8 inches (98.1 cm) C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik AG (also known as Bechstein) is a German manufacturer of pianos, established in 1853 by Carl Bechstein. Before Bechstein Young Carl Bechstein studied and worked in France and England as a piano craftsman, before he became an independent piano maker. His first pianos were made for other companies. C. Bechstein C. Bechstein piano factory was founded on 1 October 1853 by Carl Bechstein in Berlin, Germany. Carl Bechstein set out to manufacture a piano able to withstand the great demands imposed on the instrument by the virtuosi of the time, such as Franz Liszt. In 1857, Hans von Bülow (Liszt's son-in-law) gave the first public performance on a Bechstein grand piano by performing Liszt's Piano Sonata in B minor in Berlin By 1870, with endorsements from Franz Liszt and Hans von Bülow, Bechstein pianos had become a staple in many concert halls and private mansions. By that time three piano makers, all of which were founded in 1853, became established as the industry leaders across the world: Bechstein, Blüthner and Steinway & Sons. In 1881 Bechstein began supplying pianos to Queen Victoria. A gilded art-case piano was delivered to Buckingham Palace, followed by several more Bechstein pianos to Windsor Castle and other royal residences. By January 1886 they were among the piano manufacturers holding a Royal Warrant as a supplier to the Queen. Several British embassies across the world acquired Bechstein pianos. In 1885, Bechstein opened a branch in London, that eventually grew to become the largest showroom and dealership in Europe. By 1890 showrooms had been opened in Paris, Vienna, and Saint Petersburg. On 31 May 1901, Bechstein Hall, built at a cost of £100,000, was opened next to the company's London showroom at 36-40 Wigmore Street. Between 1901 and 1914, C. Bechstein was the largest piano dealership in London. At that time, Bechstein was patronized by the tsars of Russia, the royal families of Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Austria and Denmark, and other royalty and aristocracy. The list of royal clients of Bechstein may be found on the soundboard of vintage Bechstein pianos made before the Second World War. The list is part of the original Bechstein trademark logo; it can be seen under the strings in the center of a piano's soundboard. The signature of Carl Bechstein The years from the 1870s through 1914 brought Bechstein their most dramatic increase in sales. In 1880 a second Bechstein factory was opened in Berlin, and the third factory was opened in 1897 in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Production reached 3,700 pianos annually in 1900, and 4,600 in 1910, making Bechstein the largest German manufacturer of high-end pianos. At that time, about three quarters of production went to international markets, especially Britain and the Commonwealth, and Russia. Carl Bechstein died in 1900, and the Bechstein company continued to operate under the management of his sons. Between 1900 and 1914 C. Bechstein was one of the leading piano makers in the world, employing 1,200 craftsmen and workers by 1913 and making five thousand pianos per year. First World War C. Bechstein suffered huge property losses in London, Paris, and St. Petersburg during World War I. The largest loss was in London. Although the company's position in the United Kingdom was initially unaffected, with the company still listed as holding a Royal Warrant in January 1915, Warrants to both King George V, and his wife Queen Mary were cancelled on 13 April 1915. Bechstein was not the only musical concern to be affected by growing anti-German sentiment: there were earlier attempts, led by William Boosey, to boycott German music altogether. In 1915, despite being a Baronet and Privy Counsellor, Sir Edgar Speyer, who was then funding the Proms, was forced to leave the country. Following the passing of the Trading with the Enemy Amendment Act 1916 the British arm of the company was wound-up on 5 June 1916, all Bechstein property, including the concert hall and showrooms full of pianos, were seized as "enemy property" and closed. In 1916 the hall was sold as alien property at auction to Debenhams for £56,500. It was renamed Wigmore Hall, and then re-opened under the new name in 1917. All 137 Bechstein pianos at the Bechstein showrooms were confiscated too, and became property of the new owner of the Hall. After a dispute with his brother, Edwin Bechstein left the company and was paid off. Eventually the Bechstein factory resumed full-scale production during the 1920s. At that time, technical innovations and inventions of new materials and tools, as well as improvements in piano design and construction, had allowed Bechstein to become one of the leading piano makers again. The most successful models were the updated "A"-185 and "B"-208 grand pianos. The upright pianos became more popular after the war, and C. Bechstein were successful with its upright pianos Model-8 and Model-9, both of which have been considered the finest upright pianos. As the company was changed into a joint-stock company 1923, Edwin Bechstein and his wife Helene, bought themselves back into the company as shareholders. In 1930 the company collaborated with German electrical goods manufacturer Siemens under Nobel laureate Walther Nernst to produce one of the first electric pianos...

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19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Wood Musical Instruments

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Bronze

A Fine19th Century Louis XIV Style Collard & Collard Marquetry Baby Grand Piano
A Fine19th Century Louis XIV Style Collard & Collard Marquetry Baby Grand Piano

A Fine19th Century Louis XIV Style Collard & Collard Marquetry Baby Grand Piano

By Collard & Collard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine Anglo-French 19th century rosewood, palisander, amboyna and satinwood marquetry (inlaid) art-case baby grand piano, the works by "Collard & Collard". The intricately ...

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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Wood Musical Instruments

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Bronze

Erard Parallel-Strung Grand Piano with Bench, Paris, 1895
Erard Parallel-Strung Grand Piano with Bench, Paris, 1895

Erard Parallel-Strung Grand Piano with Bench, Paris, 1895

By Maison Erard, Sébastien Érard

Located in Littleton, CO

This beautiful grand piano was built by Erard in Paris in 1895. With irreplaceable original cabinet art created and signed by an artist named Finel - specifically commissioned by th...

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1890s French Romantic Antique Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Gibson Les Paul Standard Sunburst with Plek'd Pickups
Gibson Les Paul Standard Sunburst with Plek'd Pickups

Gibson Les Paul Standard Sunburst with Plek'd Pickups

Located in Marbella, ES

Gibson Les Paul Standard electric guitar with a classic sunburst finish that highlights the grain of the figured maple top. This iconic model features a mahogany body with a single c...

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Mid-20th Century American Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Italian Radiophonograph RR126 and Record Player by Castiglioni, Brionvega 1960s
Italian Radiophonograph RR126 and Record Player by Castiglioni, Brionvega 1960s

Italian Radiophonograph RR126 and Record Player by Castiglioni, Brionvega 1960s

Italian Radiophonograph and Record Player RR126 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Brionvega 1960s Model RR126 radio and record player with rectangular wooden base and dark ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Kawai US-55 Professional Upright Grand Piano, Polished Ebony, 1989
Kawai US-55 Professional Upright Grand Piano, Polished Ebony, 1989

Kawai US-55 Professional Upright Grand Piano, Polished Ebony, 1989

By Kawai

Located in Omaha, NE

A rare opportunity to acquire one of Kawai’s finest late-1980s Japanese-market professional uprights. Built in Hamamatsu, Japan during Kawai’s celebrated golden manufacturing era, th...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Maple, Birch

SS Stewart Orchestra Banjo
SS Stewart Orchestra Banjo

SS Stewart Orchestra Banjo

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

The SS Stewart Orchestra banjo is a rare five-string instrument made in 1892, featuring a chrome drum and a carved cloverleaf motif. It is marked with the trademark "SSS Trademark #9...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Canvas, Wood

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

Pleyel Grand Piano, Paris 1870

By Pleyel

Located in Littleton, CO

This Pleyel concert grand piano crafted in Paris in 1870 is a timeless masterpiece that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of 19th-century French piano manufacturing. Pleyel instruments are renowned for their exceptional quality and rich musicality, representing the pinnacle of piano design in the Romantic era, and this piano – an early example of the technological innovation of cross-stringing that was burgeoning during the period – is one in a series of only six ever produced. This piano is in extraordinarily immaculate condition with nearly every original part, including the soundboard, pristine ivory keys, and the brass inlay in its beautifully figured walnut cabinet. Candle stands slide forward on either side of the collapsable music desk. This piano was first purchased by the French Count Charles Étienne Gustave Le Clerc, count of Juigné (1825-1900), one of the wealthiest landowners in Brittany and a member of the French National Assembly, later a member of the House of Representatives, and in late life, the Senate. The piano was restored in 1997 at Maison Erard by master restorationist Frits Janmaat in Amsterdam, and later conditioned by Edwin Beunk. In recent years, some of Europe's finest historically-informed musical artists played this Pleyel in PBS concert performances in collaboration with the late Sergiu Luca. Standing on substantial carved legs and brass wheels, the piano exudes a majestic presence through the graceful lines of its Second Empire style cabinet that embodies the period's aesthetics. The keyboard, meticulously crafted from ivory and ebony, is a testament to the attention to detail in every aspect. Its 85 keys...

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17th Century French Romantic Antique Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Walnut

18th century Cello By Carl Friedrich Lippold – Neukirchen, 1763
18th century Cello By Carl Friedrich Lippold – Neukirchen, 1763

18th century Cello By Carl Friedrich Lippold – Neukirchen, 1763

Located in Bilzen, BE

"Cello By Carl Friedrich Lippold – Neukirchen, 1763" Authentic 18th-century cello made by Carl Friedrich Lippold, a respected luthier from Neukirchen, Saxony, dated 1763. The instrum...

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1760s German Other Antique Wood Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood