American Musical Instruments

One of Zenith’s best-looking classic consoles was made just before World War II in 1940. Last of the Shutterdials, this twelve-tube radio has been completely refurbished and plays ve...

Original 1937 Philco radio. Classic Art Deco Design. Opulent mixed woods. Older restoration in working condition.

Ludwig and Ludwig old growth mahogany and maple bass drum circa 1920's. Approximately 28.25" diameter x 16.63" high. Two good calf skin heads. The drum is ...

This wonderful musical toy was designed to bring a smile to the owner's face. Wind it up with the crank on the side (love the sound the crank makes), pull the lever out from behind t...

Art Deco Philco Radio Bar is one of the most highly sought-after pieces by radio and bar enthusiasts. Created initially during the Prohibition Era – a...

Stromberg-Carlson 231-R chairside tube radio Bluetooth, (1937). Stromberg-Carlson radios are known for their heavy-duty construction, Art Deco design, and r...

One of zenith’s best looking Classic consoles made just before World War II in 1940. Last of the shutterdials, this twelve-tube radio has been completely refurbished and plays very w...

One of Zenith’s best-looking classic consoles made just before World War II in 1940. Last, of the Shutterdials, this twelve-tube radio has been completely refurbished and plays very ...

Zenith Model 835 Chrome-Grille Tombstone Radio (1934/35) Bluetooth Restored. The model 835 chrome-grille tombstone radio was Zenith’s top-of-the-line t...

750 was Grunow’s top-of-the-line table radio in 1935. This large seven-tube, three-band (SB, SWx2) beauty sported twin gangs on the AM tuner for greater sensitivity and lots of volume through the original 8-inch Grunow speaker. Their cabinet work played second fiddle to no one, and the 750 is no exception. All of the capacitors were replaced. The resistors and tubes were checked and replaced where needed. The cabinet was stripped and refinished it using the best grain fillers, toners, and lacquer. The original knobs were retained, including the impossible-to-replace band selector switch. This radio includes an aux input cable so you can play your favorite tunes or Old Time Radio shows using a CD player...

1938 Zenith “Walton” 9-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio in pristine restored condition. Sought after of all of these old radios and displayed ...

Seldom seen 1930's Art Deco "MINIPIANO" Pianette by Eavestaff..amazing design and styling.. Nice original condition,, minor bumps and bruises to case.. Retains original piano bench with hinged lid for sheet music.. Will MOST LIKELY need to be tuned,, all keys,,sustain and damper in working order,, Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffalo NY minipiano is a very small upright piano patented by the Brasted brothers in 1934 under the name of their company Eavestaff Ltd.[1] The primary factor that sets a minipiano apart is the fact that the action is positioned below the keyboard, allowing an economical use of space. first minipiano brought onto the market in 1934 was known as the ‘Pianette’ model and had an Art Deco appearance which was at the time popular in many different fields of art and design.[2] In the fifties another model was sold, and was known as the ‘Royal’ model. The minipiano contrasted with existing forms of piano produced in London at the time. Relatively small and inexpensive, it enjoyed enormous popularity from the mid-thirties until the fifties. As a result, other manufacturers brought similar forms of diminutive piano onto the market to compete with Brasted's design.[3] The minipiano ‘Pianette’ model viewed with its original matching stool; the wooden flap at the front of the instrument has been dropped revealing the unique tuning pins at the front of the instrument, although the cover is closed hiding the keys. In spite of the name, a minipiano is not a toy piano but is instead a patented alternative designed to compete with larger and heavier instruments. The ‘Pianette’ model was the first of its kind. The development of the pianoforte included many experiments in the size and layout of the instrument. As Hammered Dulcimers developed into Clavichords which in turn influenced the development of the Harpsichord, many sub-families developed as instrument-makers experimented with new techniques and ideas. The minipiano was one of these. The minipiano’s lid has been completely detached to allow access to the back of the instrument; to do this two screws are removed while the piano lid is open and then after detaching the braceless back by removing a set of screws, two levers release the entire wooden structure, essential for the arduous task of getting at the piano wires. Comparisons have been made between the minipiano and Pape’s ‘Console Piano’ which had been invented more than a hundred years earlier in 1828.[4] It apparently shared some characteristics and mechanics which were included in the minipiano but not in other pianos. The Eavestaff piano...