1890s Musical Instruments

Arts and Crafts Rectangular Pitted Brass Gong on an Oak Wall Mounted Panel - 5.5"w x 8"d x 20"h when mounted

This reed organ was made by Mason & Hamlin in Boston, Massachusetts, cirfca 1890s. It is a parlor / Chapel model with a with a single keyboard, two knee swells, and two pedals. Made from walnut with burled and carved accents. Neatly flanked by candle holders along the outside of the body. Includes bench seat. The organ’s stop list is as follows: Dulciana Diapason Viola Dulce Viola Aeolian Harp Vox Humana Clarionet Oboe Voix Celeste Melodia Clarabella The story of Mason & Hamlin began in 1854 when two brilliant idealists sought to accomplish one goal: to make the world’s finest musical instrument. A mechanic and a pianist, Emmons Hamlin and Henry Mason committed to create an uncompromising instrument using only the finest materials and innovative techniques. Due to their dedication to quality, it was not long before Mason & Hamlin established a worldwide reputation for excellence that has lasted generations. Dimensions: stool 24...

A wonderful and highly decorative desk or counter bell, my favourite kind with the more unusual clapper to the side rather than the ones you ring from the top. The hinged clapper is ...

Cylinder Music Bo in Wooden Cassette: 'Etouffoirs En Acier Soit À Spiraux' spring-loaded roller chime movement in rectangular veneered wooden case with a hinged, inlaid cover and a ...

A great example of a Regina music box with short bedplate and double comb in a serpentine oak case, from the Regina Company in Rahway, NJ, Serial #500...

Metronome system Johan Maelzel (1772-1838) from the late 19th century. It is an instrument used to measure the tempo of music, the sound of the pendulum indicates the exact speed of ...

Metronome system Johan Maelzel (1772-1838) from the late 19th century. It is an instrument used to measure the tempo of music, the sound of ...

A one-of-a-kind rare Samurai horse accessory discovered from our recent Japanese acquisitions. This round donut shaped cast bronze bell was proudl...

Table zither in painted wood. The handle is made of turned blackened wood. The rosette of the resonance box is decorated with a crown of oak leaves. The tablatures are indicated at t...

Large 19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese ceremonial lacquered drum, highly decorated, painted, gold gilded dragon head stand, hand decorated top and bottom animal skin, drum measures ...

Unusual double bass shipping trunk / case, manufactured by Central Factory Trunk, Simons & Co, Phila. Amazing cubist design, stunning hardware, detailing, retains original finish. Pa...

This is a truly magnificent and highly attractive large Victorian military band drum by the world-famous manufacturer of instruments, Hawkes & Son, ...