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Fine stringed Musical Instrument collection from the Estate of Peter Voigt (1943-2024)
To be sold by auction on Friday 28th March 2025
Peter Voigt was the ninth generation in the famous Voigt family business of violin making and restoration, begun in 1699 by Adam Voigt in Markneukirchen, Saxony, Germany.
Peter’s grandfather, Paul Arno Voigt arrived in England in the early 1900s and set up a violin business in Manchester. Peter was born there in 1943, to one of Paul’s sons, Ernst Reinhardt.
In 1947 and by now trained in the craft, Ernst and his brother (also called Paul) left the Manchester business and opened a violin shop in central London. Each later opened a business of his own
Peter joined his father in Monmouth Street, Soho, at the age of 17, and quickly honed his skills. Father and son moved the business to Sussex in 1970, and when Ernst retired in 1981, Peter relocated to the Sussex village of Lindfield. It was then that he began to use his discernment to build his extremely fine collection of violins, ‘cellos and bows, a collection he cherished.
Peter had a passion for restoring and repairing instruments and over a sixty-seven year career became a consummate luthier. Those skills, along with his impressive knowledge of the violin trade, brought customers from far and wide to his highly regarded workshop. He also contributed to the development of young musicians via his work for the ‘Benslow Instrument Loan Scheme’.
Outside work, Peter indulged another passion, motor racing, in which he used his technical skills and become an excellent engineer. He re-built and restored cars, and enjoyed much racing success. A sportsman, music-lover and motor cyclist, Peter was also known for his wit, kindness, mild manner and talent for friendship.
Images by James Winspear
Some highlights from the Voigt Collection
Fine Italian violin by and labelled Joseph Ceruti, circa 1830-1840, sold with a certificate of authenticity from W.E. Hill & Sons dated 1959.
Fine French violin by and labelled Jean Baptiste Vuillaume no. 1526, circa 1845, sold with a certificate of authenticity from W.E. Hill & Sons dated 1943, and other papers.
Fine English violoncello by and labelled William Forster no. 72 made in 1815, sold with a bill of sale and certificate of authenticity from W.E. Hill & Sons, both dated 1924
The Granary Collection - Lots 2201-2228
Granary Guitars is a collection of fine antique, classical and flamenco instruments, acquired over 30 years by enthusiast Alun Morgan. The journey began, when he took delivery of his new Romanillos guitar which he’d ordered many years before. This was the first concert guitar he’d played and it awakened a deep interest in the history and sound of the instrument that he loved and played as an amateur. Aware of all the famous makers by reputation only, Alun decided that the best way to get to know them better was to try and own one of their guitars. This started the guitar collecting bug that many guitarists seem to possess - an interest that’s given him years of enjoyment. He also decided that he would not hide the guitars away but make them available for inspection and playing by other guitarists and luthiers - many of whom would never have had the opportunity to play or examine some of the guitars of the great makers. In choosing guitars for his collection, he tried wherever possible to focus on the sound and playability of the instruments, not their looks, and decided to undertake only those restorations that were necessary to keep the guitars in good heart, and not necessarily in perfect cosmetic condition. No guitar was ever bought as a financial investment. At its peak, Granary Guitars became one of the largest private museums of its type in the UK, holding around 60 instruments. “Many hundreds of people have seen, played or examined these guitars (always under my beady eye!) and some of the instruments have been borrowed by well-known professionals for concerts and recordings, and even helped win an international competition or two. But, time has caught up with me and the best thing for the guitars is to find them new owners who will be as excited as I was when I bought them and who will get the same pleasure they’ve given me over these years. Collecting guitars has given me great enjoyment during which I’ve met many luthiers and guitarists, and some have become very good friends. It’s only right to acknowledge the help and support Granary Guitars had over the years from David Merrin and Liam Romanillos. And although I’m sad to be selling my guitars, the friendships I made collecting them are even more important and will remain”.
Alun, Granary Guitars, August 2024. CD Recording ‘The Sound of Spain’
The Sound of Spain is a series of nineteen tracks, collated as a small homage to the music of Spain and to exhibit the many fine guitars in the Granary collection. Alun’s choice of music was relatively easy, selecting pieces that drew him into the guitar many years ago. Once the track listing was decided, guitars were then selected based on which would do the piece most justice. The guitars were recorded as accurately as possible under identical recording set-ups and with minimal post recording technical interference so as to capture their raw qualities. All pieces were played by professional guitarist David Merrin and were recorded by world class engineer / producer John Taylor who selected Holy Trinity Church, Weston, Hertfordshire as the perfect venue to exhibit the guitars’ acoustics. Guitars that feature on the Sound of Spain album are marked as such within the lot footnotes, where a link can be found to an audio excerpt. Please find the playlist here: https://tinyurl.com/SoundofSpain
David Merrin
David Merrin is a fine luthier, initially self-taught by studying guitars by master makers, before training with Jose and Liam Romanillos. As a player himself, he is able to view and approach the challenges of guitar making from the inside and making beautiful guitars. David has been responsible for restoring and maintaining the Granary collection, getting to know the instruments first hand and therefore became the perfect choice to perform on ‘The Sound of Spain’ Recording.
2201.
The Granary Collection - 19th century French small bodied guitar, labelled 'Fabrique De Derazey', Mirecourt; Back and sides: natural maple, repaired crack to centre back and another to lower bout, various minor marks, refinish; Top: natural spruce, refinishing, various dings and marks; Neck: ebonised; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good, refret; Hardware: engraved brass tuning strips with ivory buttons; Case: ebonised wooden case; Nut width: 45mm; Scale length: 615mm; Overall condition: good for age
The Derazey name is more commonly associated with violins made in the Mirecourt region in france. Like many luthiers, makers put their hand to other stringed instruments, particularly guitars.
*Ivory exemption submission reference 2GEVCNJH
£1000-2000
2202.
The Granary Collection - 19th century small bodied short scale guitar labelled Gennaro Fabricatore, anno 1824, Napoli, Strada Giacomo, no. 42; Back and sides: satinwood with walnut banding, some repairs to edge banding, marks and wear throughout; Top: natural spruce with multi-string banding to edges and sound hole rosette, foliate scroll finials to bridge plate; Neck: ebonised; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: brass, worn; Hardware: adaptions to friction tuners; Case: fitted ebonised wooden case; Nut width: 45mm; Scale length: 560mm; Overall condition: good for age
£2500-3500
2203.
The Granary Collection - Interesting 19th century small bodied guitar labelled José Linares...; Back and sides: mahogany, large cracks to back, some hairlines and restored, one larger opening crack; Top: natural spruce with ebony scroll inlay, repaired hairlines, evidence of bridge adaptions; Neck: ebonised with shaped long head and friction pegs (one peg missing); Fretboard: rosewood, light wear; Frets: brass, worn; Nut width: 45mm; Scale length: 560mm
£700-900
2204.
The Granary Collection - 19th century Mirecourt Lacote style small bodied guitar; Back and sides: Brazilian rosewood, repaired hairline crack to upper bout; Top: natural spruce with mastic and pearl inlay to edges and sound hole rosette, lower pearl inscribed 'Grave Par Therese'; Neck: ebonised; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good, refret; Hardware: engraved brass tuners with shaped pearl buttons; Nut width: 48mm; Scale length: 63mm; Overall condition: good for age
Inscribed by the engraver 'Grave Par Therese' to the lower body. The engraved pearl work is of the highest quality and this inscription would suggest that they were particularly happy with the work on this guitar. Ivory exemption submission reference E984V5SZ £1200-1800
2205.
The Granary Collection - 19th century guitar by and labelled D & A Roudhloff...London, circa 1850; Back and sides: Brazilian rosewood, infill repairs to back, restored hairline cracks to sides, refinishing Top: fine grain spruce, infill crack repair, other wear and refinishing; Neck: ebonised; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: mild wear; Hardware: engraved brass tuners with ivory buttons; Nut width: 45mm; Scale length: 630mm; Overall condition: good/restored Ivory exemption submission reference X5NHQNRN £1200-1800
2206.
The Granary Collection - 19th century French guitar branded 'Petit Jean Laine'; Back and sides: birds eye maple; Top: spruce; Neck: ebonised; Fingerboard: ebony; Frets: nickel; Tuners: brass 'Demel' tuners with ivory buttons; Case: ebonised wooden case; Nut width: 44mm; Scale length: 630mm
Condition notes: restored cracks and rippling to the back. Repaired cracks to the top. Refinishing to neck. Wear to frets.
*Ivory exemption reference number 6U6MNK8X
£1200-1800
2207.
The Granary Collection - Early 19th century guitar branded 'Aubry Maire', Mirecourt to the inner back; Back and sides: fine grained figured maple; Top: spruce; Neck: ebonised; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: nickel; Tuners: friction pegs; Nut width: 46mm; Scale length: 620mm Ivory exemption reference no. A5H1WTFB
£1500-2000
2208.
The Granary Collection - Antique Italian Chitarra Battente in need of extensive restoration
*From the Granary Collection - This rare instrument, lined with parchment is of great age and historical interest. It is difficult to estimate the age but it may date from the late 17th or early 18th century. Many of the pieces, including the rose, are still with the instrument. The intention was to further explore its origins and find a suitable restorer but the sale of the collection precluded this.
£1200-1800
2203
2209.
The Granary Collection - 1839 Antonio de Lorca guitar, made in Malaga, Spain; Back and sides: Brazilian rosewood; Top: spruce with rosewood finger plate; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: nickel; Tuners: brass with shaped buttons; Nut width: 46mm; Scale length: 635mm; Case: ebonised wooden case
Ivory exemption reference no. QLBQWUJ4
This guitar features on track one of Granary Guitars' 'The Sound of Spain' album, played by David Merrin. Listen to The Sound of Spain track here: https://tinyurl.com/AntonioLorca. Antonio de Lorca Garcia (1798-1870) was the son of the carpenter Asensio. He took his examination to become a master guitar maker in Malaga on 28th December 1828.
David Merrin says “the little guitar played very well…is clear sounding, has a fast response and still offers all the subtleties of the Spanish sound.” Condition notes: this guitar has repaired cracks to back, sides and to the top. The bridge has had changes with dowelled holes just below the current bridge. The guitar features Baker tuners to the bass hand side and a different tuning plate to the treble side with replacement buttons. The neck has been previously reset and refretting also carried out.
£2500-5000
2210.
The Granary Collection - 1840 Louis Panormo guitar, made in England; Back and sides: Brazilian rosewood; Top: spruce; Neck: cedar with open maple head; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: nickel; Tuners: engraved brass tuners with shaped buttons; Case: ebonised wooden case; Nut width: 46mm; Scale length: 620mm
Ivory exemption reference no. 985HFB3S
This guitar features on track two of Granary Guitars' 'The Sound of Spain' album, played by David Merrin. Listen to The Sound of Spain track here: https://tinyurl.com/LoiusPanormo. This particular guitar has a spruce table with seven fan struts and is unusual in that it has a solid Brazilian rosewood back and sides - many guitars of this era were made entirely of spruce with a rosewood veneer on the back and sides as Brazilian rosewood was expensive to import. He also joined a typically English style maple head with an inward curve to a mahogany neck and fitted what were at the time state of the art Baker tuner machines. This guitar moves away from the ornate French style and looks more towards the Torres pattern of the modern classical guitar
David Merrin “I found this guitar had a lower sounding mid range… which carries and underpins the treble notes resulting in an almost mystical sound”
Condition notes: this guitar was restored by renowned luthier David Merrin. The back and sides have many repaired hairline cracks including to the shoulders. The top has repaired cracks including some sliver in-fills and refinishing carried out. Mild wear can be seen to the rosewood board particularly in the first position and the bar frets are also worn. One of the tuner buttons has been replaced. £3500-4500
2211.
The Granary Collection - 1879 Augustin Altimira guitar, made in Barcelona, Spain; Back and sides: Brazilian rosewood; Top: spruce; Neck: mahogany; Fretboard: rosewood; Frets: nickel; Tuners: plated tuning strips with round buttons; Nut width: 50mm; Scale length: 650mm
This guitar features on track three of Granary Guitars' 'The Sound of Spain' album, played by David Merrin. Listen to The Sound of Spain Track here: https://tinyurl.com/Altimira. Altimira worked in Barcelona between 1840 and 1880 and died in 1884. The design seems to be a transitional one between the more ornate French instruments and the Torres Spanish style. This guitar, made in 1879, has a fan strutted spruce top, Brazilian rosewood back and sides and a typical Torres style head. A very fine sounding guitar and worthy of the concert hall. There is a very ornate Altimira in the V&A Museum in London.
David Merrin States: ’A clear, balanced voice… a delight to play”
Condition notes: various repaired cracks to sides. Small hairlines to top. Various play wear evident to top. Mild wear to fretboard and wear to frets. In very good condition.
£3000-5000
2208 (See page 5)
2209
2210
2212.
The Granary Collection - Late 19th century Spanish guitar, probably Valencian, labelled E. Zerega, 152, Brompton Road, London, signed and dated 1892; Back and sides: rosewood, repaired hairlines, refinishing; Top: natural spruce with wide boxwood string and pearl block inlays, similar inlay to sound hole rosette, replacement bridge plate; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good, refret; Hardware: modified tuning strip to treble side, engraved tuning strips with ivory buttons; Case: semi-rigid fibreboard case; Nut width: 48mm; Scale length: 650mm; Overall condition: good for age
Eduardo Zerega AKA Edgar E. Hill was a mandolin and guitar player with Zerega's Spanish Troubadours. He was also an instructor, seller and distributor or musical instrument and sheet music. Originally from America, he resided at 152 Brompton Rd, London between 1892 and 1905. Ivory exemption submission reference TCFAHK93
£400-600
2213.
The Granary Collection - Manuel Ramirez short scale classical guitar, Madrid, Spain, c1908; Back and sides: cypress; Top: spruce; Fretboard: rosewood; Frets: brass; Tuners; engraved brass tuners with round bone buttons; Nut width: 48mm; Scale length: 617mm; Case: later oversized hard case
This guitar features on track five of Granary Guitars' 'The Sound of Spain' album, played by David Merrin. ‘..a beautiful gentle tone’. This guitar dates from around 1908 and is smaller than his normal concert instruments. Despite its smallish size, it sounds very sweet and is very playable. Condition notes:restored by luthier Peter Barton in 1999. Luthier notes state: ‘Repaired and reinforced crack to side of centre join in front of bridge. Cleaned and filled gaps around bindings and heel/rib join. Remove and clean machine heads. Clean and re-polish finish. Fit new golpeador plate.’
£3000-4000
2214.
See insert on next page
2215.
The Granary Collection - 1926 Julian Gomez Ramirez child's guitar, labelled hand signed with 'Alla Graziosa Bambina, Celestina Arlotti, in Ormaggio e Ricorda, Julian Gomez Rodriguez, anno 1926, Luthier, Paris, 33 Rue Rodiez, 38'; (‘To the pretty little girl, Celestina Arlotti, a gift to remember’, Julian Gomez Ramirez); Back and sides: cypress; Top: spruce; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: rosewood; Frets: nickel; Tuners: brass tuners inscribed 'Rance'; Nut width: 46mm; Scale length: 465mm; Case: soft bag
Sold with an image of Celestina Arlotti holding the guitar and thought to be from the time she was presented with the guitar. Condition notes: various hairline cracks present to body, although appears free of anything major. Two hairline cracks visible to lower bout back and another to the upper bout across from the centre. The sides appear crack-free. The top has a hairline crack between the bridge and sound hole just off from the centre seam and also has hairline cracks either side and the length of the fingerboard. The fretboard showing signs of use and the frets are in good condition although appear to be a later refret. Scratches and other marks are present as to be expected for the age
£3000-5000
2216.
The Granary Collection - Julian Gomez Ramirez three-quarter size guitar, made in Paris, France, circa 1938; Back and sides: rosewood; Top: spruce; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: nickel; Tuners: brass plate tuners with circular buttons; Nut width: 52mm; Scale length: 515mm; Case: hard case
Condition notes: top showing signs of wear with nail marks, along with a repaired crack between the bridge and body end. Repaired cracks are also visible to the back. The current frets appear in good shape as well as the neck and board. Interestingly, these guitars are made of highest quality with very few corners cut in their making. They are almost perfect miniatures of the makers full size instruments and it is perhaps surprising that so much care was taken for a child’s guitar. If you have small hands, the are very playable and sound great!
£3000-5000
2211 (See page 6) 2212 2213 2215 2216
2214.
The Granary Collection - 1920 Enrique Garcia classical guitar, made in Barcelona, Spain; Back and sides: Brazilian rosewood; Top: spruce; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: nickel; Tuners: engraved plated tuners with shaped buttons; Nut width: 49mm; Scale length: 645mm; Case: original fitted case
This guitar features on track six of Granary Guitars’ 'The Sound of Spain' album, played by David Merrin. Listen to The Sound of Spain track here: https://tinyurl.com/1920EnriqueGarcia. This is a rare Garcia being a highly decorated 'Luxury' model and is rather unusual, having its original metal tornavoz still in situ. David Merrin comments ….”The guitar is very forgiving in nature which is probably due to a lowering of the resonance caused by the tornavoz and ..loses no clarity.” Condition notes: hairline crack to centre back and further smaller hairlines visible. Repaired cracks to centre table and some refinishing work evident. General surface marks around. Wear to fingerboard and frets evident. The tuners have been replaced with the barrels repositioned. A further set of tuners is included in the case which are probably the originals. Ivory exemption reference no. PGN85D9U
£15,000-20,000
2217.
The Granary Collection - 1929 Francisco Simplicio classical guitar, made in Barcelona, Spain; Back and sides: Brazilian rosewood; Top: spruce; Neck: cedar, with typical carved head; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: nickel; Tuners: engraved plated brass with pearl oval buttons; Nut width: 51mm; Scale length: 650mm; Case: contemporary fitted hard case
*From The Granary Collection. This guitar features on track seven of Granary Guitars' 'The Sound of Spain' album, played by David Merrin. Listen to The Sound of Spain track here: https:// tinyurl.com/FranciscoSimplicio. Francisco Simplicio (1874-1932) was a pupil of Enrique Garcia, a fact that he proudly states on his label. This guitar, number 249, was built in 1929, the year that Francisco himself won a gold medal at the 1929 Barcelona World Fair. It is one of his 'luxury' instruments as shown by the exquisite detailing throughout. It has had a new fingerboard, new tuning rollers and the bridge has been replaced, but the inlay of the original bridge has been retained. In the 'Sound of Spain' album notes, David Merrin states "Simplicio in my opinion has produced a masterpiece here. The craftsmanship is outstanding and the guitar has a sound to match, with its very rich tone inviting the player to explore its farreaching range from solid wooden sounded basses to glossy trebles. This is an important guitar that has always interested me." Condition notes: long repaired cracks to either side of top. Replacement bridge. Replacement fingerboard. Later tuners. Repaired fine hairlines to lower bout back. Refinishing.
£18,000-22,000
2218.
The Granary Collection - 1931 Herman Hauser I classical guitar, made in Germany; Back and sides: Brazilian rosewood; Top: spruce; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: nickel; Tuners: engraved brass tuners with pearloid buttons; Nut width: 52mm; Scale length: 650mm; Case; fitted hard case
*From The Granary Collection, acquired from a prominent dealer in the late 1990s. This guitar features on track eight of Granary Guitars' 'The Sound of Spain' album, played by David Merrin. Listen to The Sound of Music track here: https://tinyurl.com/ HermannHauser. This guitar of European spruce and Brazilian rosewood has a distinctive but simple 'wheatsheaf' rosette and a zero fret. It was previously owned by Walter Gotze whose arrangements of classical guitar pieces will be familiar to many classical guitarists. Condition notes: repaired fine hairline cracks to back. Two repaired cracks to the top at lower bout running from the body end through to the sound hole rosette. Repair to upper bout to the bass side of fretboard. Further repair to bass hand side of upper bout. Two restored cracks to the treble side of upper bout. Refinishing. Mild wear to fingerboard and frets appear in good shape. Otherwise the guitar is in good condition in terms of appearance with a few minor marks. David Merrin comments: “ a fine sounding instrument ….different qualities to most other instruments seemingly having higher frequencies surrounding the notes..a refined quality”
£22,000-28,000
2219.
The Granary Collection - 1934 Santos Hernandez Flamenco guitar, made in Madrid, Spain; Back and sides: cypress; Top: spruce; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: nickel; Tuners: later brass with shaped buttons; Nut width: 51mm; Scale length: 655mm; Action has been raised slightly to minimise string buzz; Case: fitted hard case
*From The Granary Collection, acquired from a prominent dealer, 1998. This guitar can be heard on track nine of Granary Guitars' 'The Sound of Spain' album, played by David Merrin. Listen to The Sound of Spain track here: https:// tinyurl.com/1934SantosHernandez. This Flamenco guitar from 1934 is hand signed on both the label and on the underside of the table and has the makers official Madrid luthier stamp on the inside foot of the neck. It is not clear whether it was originally made as a peg head or the machine heads are a later addition as either would have been an option at the time. The guitar is currently fitted with later Rogers machine heads. Constructed of cypress, the guitar is light and has an underlying woody tonal quality. Condition notes: considering its age, appears to be in fine condition and is free of any open cracks. There is a repaired hairline crack visible to the body end and a repaired hairline crack to the bass side of the ebony fretboard. The fingerboard appears to be in good condition along with the frets, which appear later. There has been a repaired crack to the head and obvious tuner barrel adjustments. Refinishing is evident and various minor dings and marks present, all to be expected for a working guitar of this age. David Merrin adds “I don’t think I would ever get tired of playing a guitar like this … a flamenco players dream” £10,000-15,000
2220.
The Granary Collection - 1934 Domingo Esteso guitar, made in Madrid, Spain; Back and sides: cypress; Top: spruce; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: nickel; Tuners: engraved brass tuners with oval pearl buttons; Nut width: 52mm; Scale length: 655mm; Case: contemporary compressed foam case
This guitar features on track eleven of Granary Guitars' 'The Sound of Spain' album, played by David Merrin. Listen to The Sound of Spain track here: https://tinyurl.com/DomingoEsteso. This 1934 guitar has a wonderful sound and David comments that it was one of the easiest play. Condition notes: this guitar has been restored with a repaired crack to the back, repaired cracks to the body end and repaired hairlines to the sides. There is also an opening hairline to the bass side rib at the lower bout, repaired cracks to the top and refinishing is evident. The frets are in good condition, the guitar has been refretted. The guitar is currently fitted with Rogers tuners although there are an earlier set included.
£7000-10,000
2221.
The Granary Collection - 1938 Antonio Emilio Pascual Viudes classical guitar, made in Madrid; Back and sides: Brazilian rosewood; Top: spruce; Neck: cedar, with fine carving to head face; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: nickel; Tuners: good quality engraved brass tuners with shaped buttons; Nut width: 52mm; Scale length: 650mm; Case: later hard case
David Merrin states "This guitar has a mellow depth and elegance of tone that is difficult to find in modern instruments. The balance is superb and the instrument is full of character. Built using the Torres model, Viudes has left much more wood in the instrument, knowing as violin makers know, it is not wise to make an instrument graduated too thinly. Better to let the character develop over time as the instrument breaks in than to risk the short career of a firecracker guitar".Condition notes: although obviously played, this guitar appears to be free of any significant restorations. There is checking to the finish, light play wear to the top and buckle markings to the back as well as expected wear to the back of the neck and frets. Otherwise, in very good condition.
£8000-12,000
2222.
The Granary Collection - 1956 Domingo Esteso classical guitar, labelled VDa y Sobrinos De Domingo Esteso, Construccion de Guitarras, Gravina 7. Madrid, (signed and dated); Back and sides: Indian rosewood; Top: natural spruce; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: nickel; Hardware: engraved plated tuners with oval buttons; Nut width: 52mm; Scale length: 650mm; Case: original hard case
The workshop of the famous guitar maker Domingo Esteso was carried on by his widow and nephews after he died in 1937. They proclaimed this continuation on the label and worked out of the same workshop and this a fine early example of a classical guitar. Condition notes: minor rippling to the top behind bridge. Small hairlines to either side of the fretboard would suggest a possible neck reset at some stage. Evidence of refinishing. Some light marks and dings around, as expected for a used guitar of this age. Otherwise, appearing in good condition.
£4000-6000
2223.
The Granary Collection - 1967 Manuel Contreras classical guitar, made in Madrid, Spain; Back and sides: Indian rosewood; Top: spruce; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: nickel; Hardware: engraved brass tuners with pearloid buttons; Nut width: 55mm; Scale length: 657mm; Case: original hard case
This guitar features on track sixteen of Granary Guitars' 'The Sound of Spain' album, played by David Merrin. Listen to The Sound of Spain track here: https://tinyurl.com/manuelcontreras. This guitar is of the era when Contreras was building in the Spanish style with standard construction. This guitar has an exceptional treble with good response. Condition notes: generally in good condition with a repaired crack in the table that was carried out by Contreras himself. Otherwise, the guitar has minor surface marks and dings as to be expected for a used guitar of this age.
£3000-5000
2224.
The Granary Collection - 1969 Harald Petersen concert guitar; Back and sides: figured maple, minor dings and scratches, heavier finish wear to extreme edge of upper bout bass hand side; Neck: cedar, light wear and dings; Fretboard: ebony, light wear to first position; Frets: minor tarnishing; Hardware: good; Case: fitted hard case; Overall condition: good for age
£300-500
2225.
The Granary Collection - 1969 David Rubio classical guitar, made in England, signed by the maker to both label and centre back; Back and sides: Indian rosewood; Top: spruce; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: nickel; Hardware: engraved brass tuners with pearloid buttons; Nut width: 55mm; Scale length: 650mm; Case: original hard case
Acquired through auction in 1998. This 1969 example of his work is constructed from spruce and Indian rosewood and is from a period considered to be the golden age of Rubio's guitar making.Condition notes: this guitar appears in very good condition with minor finish dings and light checking to finish only. Some of the frets are a little tarnished but otherwise very good.
£7000-10,000
2226.
The Granary Collection - 1976 Daniel Friederich classical guitar, made in Paris, France; Back and sides: Indian rosewood; Top: cedar; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: light wear; Tuners: engraved nickel plated tuners with pearl buttons; Nut width: 53mm; Scale length: 650mm; Case: hard case; Overall condition: good for age
Purchased from a prominent dealer, 1998. This guitar features on track seventeen of Granary Guitars' 'The Sound of Spain' album, played by David Merrin. Listen to The Sound of Spain track here: https://tinyurl.com/DanielFriederich. David Merrin states: "This cedar top concert guitar dating from 1976 has a very powerful sound and features his characteristic 'spearhead' motif on the headstock. It does, however, require a good technique to unlock its rich resources. The double sides have added stiffness and weight to the guitar and the string tension feels looser - perhaps because of this, it has a refined and mature sound with fast attack."
Condition notes: overall, appears in used but good condition and although free of any major or structural defaults, the guitar may have been refinished at some stage, possibly to freshen its look. Any work of this nature was carried out before it became part of The Granary Guitar Collection.
£10,000-15,000
2227.
The Granary Collection - 1979 Martin Fleeson classical guitar, made in England; Back and sides: rosewood; Top: natural spruce; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: nickel; Tuners: engraved brass with pearloid buttons; Nut width: 54mm; Scale length: 660mm; Case: hard case
*Sold with UK non-transferable domestic CITES A10 certificate no. 24GBA10U4O336 (domestic use only) Martin Fleeson (1934-1985) was an English maker with a reputation good enough to get his name published in a chart of the finest guitar makers since 1800. He was self-taught and began to build professionally in 1967. John Williams occasionally uses a Fleeson on his recordings (the latest being on his Magic Box CD, 2001) when he needs a contrast to his Smallman. Condition notes: this guitar generally appears to be in good condition and free of any major repairs although there are surface marks around. There is some tarnishing/ oxidisation to the frets which will need cleaning.
£1200-1800
2228.
The Granary Collection - 1996 Greg Smallman classical guitar, made in Australia; Back and sides: cocobolo; Top: cedar; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: nickel; Tuners: engraved brass with pearl buttons; Case: original fitted maple hard case; Nut width: 52mm; Scale length: 650mm
The back and sides are a heavy triple laminate of cocobolo and the table is supported by a honeycomb lattice of balsa wood and carbon fibre which enables Smallman to make his tops very thin (less than 1mm in places), whilst withstanding the 64lb pressure of the strings without tearing. This guitar is an outstanding example of Greg Smallman's work having an exceptionally attractive back and is in very fine condition. Condition notes: back and sides in good condition with minor marks. The top shows signs of play wear. The frets are tarnished and oxidised in places and will need cleaning. Otherwise a good example.
£13,000-18,000
2226
2227
2228
2229.
1985 José Ramirez 2E classical guitar, made in Spain; Back and sides: rosewood, a few light marks; Top: a few minor dings and light play wear; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good; Case: fitted hard case; Overall condition: good £500-700
2230.
1994 José Ramirez Class 1A C-650 Traditional classical guitar, made in Spain; Back and sides: rosewood; Top: natural cedar, light play marks to treble side; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good; Case: fitted Barbados hard case; Overall condition: very good *Proceeds from the sale of this Guitar will benefit the RSPCA £1000-2000
2231.
1968 José Ramirez 1A Flamenco guitar, made by Ignacio Manzano and bearing embossed I.M stamp to the neck block; Back and sides: cypress, light marks; Top: natural cedar, a few dings and minor play wear; Neck: cedar, blemishing to centre; Fretboard: ebony, light wear; Frets: light wear; Case: fitted hard case; Nut width: 56mm; Scale length: 655mm; Overall condition: good £2500-3000
2232.
1935 José Ramirez Flamenco guitar, made in Spain; Back and sides: cypress, repaired hairline crack to back, repaired cracks to shoulders; Top: natural spruce, repaired crack to treble side of bridge, repaired hairline crack to centre top, repaired cracks to either side of fretboard; Neck: cedar, repaired hairline line to length, repaired cracks to neck heel, repaired head crack; Fretboard: replacement rosewood fretboard (original damaged fretboard retained); Frets: good, brass (original frets retained); Hardware: replacement tuners (originals retained); Nut width: 50mm; Scale length: 655mm; Overall condition: good/restored £1500-2500
2233.
1968 Jose Ramirez Estudio classical guitar, made in Spain; Back and Sides: rosewood, minor marks; Top: spruce, play wear and other marks; Neck: Cedar; Fretboard: Ebony, mild wear; Frets: mild wear; Hardware: good; Case: later hard case; Overall condition: good for age
£400-600
2234.
1979 Michael Gee classical guitar, made in England; Back and sides: Indian rosewood; Neck: cedar, some finish bubbling; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good; Tuners: engraved brass with shaped pearl buttons; Case: Hiscox hard case; Nut width: 52mm; Scale length: 650mm; Overall condition: good
£600-1000
2235.
1997 Alastair McNeill classical guitar, made in Wiltshire, England; Back and sides: Indian rosewood, a few light dings but generally very good; Top: natural spruce, light play wear and various minor scrapes/ dings; Neck: cedar, light wear; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: light wear; Hardware: good; Case: Hiscox hard case; Nut width: 50mm; Scale length: 640mm; Overall condition: good
£700-1000
2235 (See page 14) 2236
2236.
1963 Domingo Esteso classical guitar, labelled 'Vda y Sobrinos De Domingo Esteso, Construccion de Guitarras... anno 1963', signed 'Conde H'; Back and sides: Brazilian rosewood, surface scratches and other minor wear as to be expected for age; Top: natural spruce, a few hairlines visible to lower bout, some lacquer checking and dings but generally good; Neck: cedar, lacquer wear down the length of treble side of neck; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: wear up to twelfth fret, heavier in first position; Tuners: engraved brass tuners with pearl buttons; Case: period hard case; Scale length: 660mm; Nut width: 55mm; Overall condition: good for age
*Sold with UK non-transferable domestic CITES A10 certificate no. 24GBA103SR0RG (domestic use only)
£4000-6000
2237.
1983 Trevor Semple Tabatha classical guitar; Back and sides: walnut; Top: spruce, two repaired hairline cracks; Neck: mahogany; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: mild wear; Case: Hiscox hard case; Nut width: 52.5mm; Sound length: 650mm; Overall condition: good for age
£700-1000
2238.
1971 Don Tatem classical guitar; Back and sides: rosewood, light surface marks; Top: natural spruce, light dings and light play wear; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: light wear; Case: fitted hard case; Nut width: 54mm; Scale length: 660mm; Overall condition: good for age
£400-600
2239.
M.G. Contreras classical guitar, made in Spain; Back and sides: rosewood, small hairline to body end, light surface scratches to back, further dings; Top: natural cedar, various light dings and other marks; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: visible indent wear throughout; Case: fitted hard case; Nut width: 54mm; Scale length: 665mm; Overall condition: fair
£500-700
2240.
2012 Edward Hall Torres Model classical guitar, made in England; Back and sides: Indian rosewood, lacquer checking throughout, surface scratches and other marks; Top: natural spruce, lacquer cracking; Neck: cedar, lacquer checking throughout; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good; Hardware: good; Scale length: 650mm; Nut width: 54mm; Overall condition: good
£300-500
2241.
2019 John Hall classical guitar, made in Staffordshire, England; Back and sides: Indian rosewood; Top: European spruce; Neck: mahogany; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good; Case: Gear4Music hard case; Scale length: 650mm; Overall condition: as new
*Sold on behalf of Staffordshire based luthier John Hall
£800-1200
2242.
2018 John Hall classical guitar, made in Staffordshire, England; Back and sides: cocobolo; Top: European spruce; Neck: mahogany; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good; Hardware: good; Case: Gear4Music hard case; Scale length: 650mm; Overall condition: very good
*Sold on behalf of Staffordshire based luthier John Hall
£800-1200
2243.
Manuel Rodriguez FC classical guitar, made in Spain; Back and sides: rosewood, a few light surface marks; Top: cedar, light play wear; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good; Case: fitted hard case; Nut width: 54mm; Scale length: 650mm; Overall condition: very good
£300-500
2244.
Asturias John Mills Model 3454S classical guitar, made in Japan; Back and sides: laminated rosewood, minor surface scratches and some dings to edge; Top: natural spruce, minor dings; Neck: mahogany, a few scratches behind first position; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good; Case: fitted hard case; Overall condition: good
£250-350
2245.
Classical guitar labelled Anselmo Solar Gonzalez...; Back and sides: mahogany, various heavy and lighter surface scratches, lacquer checking, repaired hairline crack to bass shoulder, hairline cracks to upper back; Top: cedar, heavy lacquer checking, dings and other marks; Neck: lacquer checking and light wear; Fretboard: ebony, wear to first position; Frets: mild wear; Case: RokSak gig bag; Nut width: 55mm; Scale length: 660mm; Overall condition: fair
£300-500
2246.
1965 Oscar Teller 61A classical guitar, made in Germany; Back and sides: natural figured maple, light finish scuff to treble side, a few further minor marks; Top: natural spruce, minor dings; Neck: mahogany; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: light tarnishing; Case: original hard case; Nut width: 52mm; Scale length: 650mm; Overall condition: very good
£200-300
2247.
1966 Yairi B&M Soloist classical guitar, made in Japan; Back and sides: mahogany, refinish; Top: spruce, refinish; Neck: mahogany, refinish; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good; Case: Fame hard case; Overall condition: good
£100-200
2248.
2011 Adam Gefen Flamenco guitar; Back and sides: cypress, crudely repaired crack to length of centre back bass hand side, hairline split to treble side lower bout; Top: repaired cracks to lower bout, play wear to treble side of golpeador; Neck: cedar, marks throughout; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: generally good, sprouting to edges; Hardware: good; Nut width: 52mm; Scale length: 650mm; Overall condition: poor
£80-120
2249.
1969 Yamaha GC-3 classical guitar, made in Japan; Back and sides: rosewood; Top: natural spruce, minor rippling behind bridge; Neck: mahogany; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good; Hardware: good; Case: fitted hard case; Overall condition: very good
£150-250
2250.
Yamaha G130A classical guitar, made in Japan; Back and sides: laminated rosewood, surface scratches and dings throughout; Top: natural, dings and other marks; Neck: cedar, minor dings; Fretboard: ebony, mild wear; Frets: tarnishing throughout; Hardware: tuning strips with some rusting; Case: fitted hard case; Overall condition: fair
£50-100
2251.
1980s Goya for Martin G-130 nylon string guitar, made in Japan; Back and sides: laminated mahogany, light scratches; Top: natural spruce, a few minor dings and finish clouding; Neck: mahogany; Fretboard: rosewood; Frets: good; Hardware: good; Case: soft bag; Overall condition: fair
£80-120
2252.
Aiersi SC098SPF Smallman style classical guitar, made in China; Back and sides: Indian rosewood; Top: natural spruce; Neck: mahogany; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good; Hardware: good; Case: fitted compressed foam case; Overall condition: very good
£600-800
2253.
Admira Virtuoso classical guitar, made in Spain; Back and sides: rosewood, light surface scratches and marks; Top: spruce, a few minor dings; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: tarnishing throughout; Case: fitted hard case; Overall condition: good
£80-120
2254.
Joan Cashimira Model 77 classical guitar (at fault)
£80-120
2255.
Admira Teresa classical guitar, made in Spain; Back and sides: Indian rosewood, a few minor dings; Top: natural cedar, a few minor dings and marks; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony, mild wear to first position; Frets: good; Hardware: good; Case: Guvnor gig bag; Overall condition: good
£200-300
2256.
Karl Hofner HM65-F-S nylon string guitar; Back and sides: mahogany; Top: natural spruce; Neck: mahogany; Fretboard: rosewood; Frets: good; Case: compressed foam case; Overall condition: very good
£100-200
2257.
Restored Vicente Sanchis classical guitar, soft bag
£40-80
2258.
Cordoba Luthier Series C9 classical guitar, made in China; Back and sides: mahogany; Top: cedar; Neck: mahogany; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good; Case: original compressed foam case; Overall condition: very good
£150-250
2259.
Cordoba Fusion Series 12 Maple electro-acoustic nylon string guitar; Back and sides: maple; Top: natural spruce; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good; Electrics: working; Hardware: good; Case: Gator hard case; Overall condition: very good £200-300
2260.
Admira Teresa classical guitar, with rosewood back and sides and cedar top £100-200
2261.
Admira A2 classical guitar; Back and sides: mahogany; Top: solid cedar; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: rosewood; Frets: good; Electrics: working, Artec ETN-4 preamp with Piezo pickup; Overall condition: very good £100-150
2262.
19th century Haynes Excelsior acoustic guitar with internal William B. Tilton's Improvement Design, made in Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Back and sides: rosewood, various surface scratches and marks, small hairline to treble waist beside table, small hairline split to shoulder by neck heel; Top: natural spruce, hairline to centre top, other light wear; Neck: mahogany with V profile, reset, minor blemishes; Fretboard: rosewood; Frets: good, refret; Hardware: engraved brass tuners with bone buttons; Scale length: 620mm; Nut width: 45mm; Overall condition: fair
£400-600
2263.
Good antique English parlour guitar, Panormo style, unlabelled; Back and sides: Brazilian rosewood, hairline cracks to back, hairline to body end, general play wear and marks; Top: spruce, hairline cracks, play wear to treble side of strings, further scratches and marks; Neck: cedar with typical grafted Panormo style head; Fretboard: rosewood, surface wear including grooves to first position; Frets: worn; Tuners: engraved brass tuners with shaped buttons; Case: Reliance tooled leather case; Nut width: 48mm; Scale length: 630mm; Overall condition: fair
Early 20th century lute guitar in need of restoration £80-120
2265.
Interesting antique German guitar labelled Eduard Lieves in need of some restoration; Back and sides: walnut, long crack through centre back, further crack beside, some separation to back and sides; Top: spruce, a few hairline cracks, some opening; Neck: ebonised, restorations including pinning; Fretboard: ebonised; Frets: worn and repositioned, some frets missing; Scale length: 630mm; Nut width: 43mm; Overall condition: in need of restoration £400-800
2266.
Interesting antique small bodied guitar bearing an indecipherable label, probably American; Back and sides: Brazilian rosewood two piece back and two piece ribs, with 11.5" lower bout, 8.75" upper bout, 18" body length and 4" body depth, repaired hairline crack to bass side rib, open hairline crack to treble rib; Neck: mahogany with V profile and rosewood friction tuning pegs; Fretboard: ebony with bar frets; Overall condition: good for age
£500-1000
2267.
Late 19th century guitar; Back and sides: Brazilian rosewood, parting between back and ribs, hairline crack below neck heel to back, various scuffs and marks; Top: natural spruce, refinished, checking to lacquer, repairs and splits to bridge plate; Neck: ebonised; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good; Tuners: G. EON tuners with oval bone buttons; Nut width: 45mm; Scale length: 625mm; Overall condition: fair £250-350
2268.
Interesting antique small bodied guitar, bearing a Gennaro Fabricatore label; Back and sides: maple, various restorations; Top: fine grain spruce, various hairline and restorations; Neck: multi-ply neck with shaped peg box and friction tuners; Fretboard: replacement ebony board; Frets: good; Hardware: replacement bridge plate (missing bridge pins); Scale length: 630mm; Nut width: 45mm; Overall condition: fair/restored
*An interesting antique guitar bearing an Ian Watchorn restoration label Ivory exemption reference no. AVVD14T8 £3000-4000
LOTS 2269-2500 NO LOTS
3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th December 2024
The Michael Turner Collection - Lots 2501-2514
Starts at 11:30am
Michael Turner qualified in medicine in 1973 and worked as a consultant pathologist in the NHS for over 30 years. As an amateur pianist with a love of the eighteenth century, he developed an interest in period keyboard instruments. He bought his first square piano in 1989. He was inspired by visits to Finchcocks to expand the collection. He bought mainly from auction, often with advice from Lucy Coad, who also expertly restored many of the pianos. The collection slowly grew to encompass the development of the piano from the mid eighteenth century in both England and Vienna. There is an eclectic mix of fine period keyboards in the collection including rare English spinets by Joseph Harris & Thomas Barton, a Harpsichord by Shudi and Broadwood; also, several other fine Grand and Square Pianos by well know makers. Now the time has come to consider moving to a smaller home Michael has made the decision to instruct Gardiner Houlgate to sell a large part of this collection.
2502.
Square piano by Johann Anton Knam, Vienna, circa 1830, the case of walnut with rounded corners, the six-octave keyboard, FF to f4, with bone naturals and ebony accidentals, Viennese action, the pedal lyre with three pedals controlling the moderator, bassoon and damper-lift, on four octagonal tapered legs, inscribed on a porcelain plaque in a brass frame J A Knam Burger in Wien, length 59.5", 151cm, width 21", 53.5cm
*Restored by Lucy Coad in 2012 and sold with her report on the restoration
£1000-1500
2501.
Fretted clavichord by Arnold Dolmetsch for Gaveau, Paris, 1914, the case of sycamore with kingwood crossbanding, the lid interior inscribed PLVS FAIT DOVCEUR QVE VIOLENCE, the keyboard with four octaves and two notes, C to d2, with ebony naturals with gilded arcading and ivory overlaid accidentals, on four spirally turned legs, inscribed on the name baton FAIT PAR GAVEAU A PARIS
MDCCCCXIV NO 35, length 44.5", 113cm, width 15.5", 39.5cm
*Ivory submission reference GXBGHHE9
£800-1500
2501
2502
2504.
Square piano by George Pether, last quarter of the 18th century, the case of mahogany with elaborate wide decorative stringing, the fascia-board and cheeks veneered with mahogany with cable and harewood stringing and satinwood crossbanding, single action with over-dampers, the five-octave keyboard, FF to f3, with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals, two brass-knobbed hand-stops controlling the damper-lift above and below the b/c key, on trestle stand, inscribed Georgius Pether from Mr Kirckman Londini fecit / No. 61 Oxford street, length 63", 160mm, width 212, 53.5cm
*Restored by Lucy Coad in 1998 and sold with her report on the restoration. Ivory submission reference S42VD4DS £800-1200
2503.
Square piano by Robert Stodart, London, 1778, the case of mahogany with ebony and holly stringing, the fascia-board and cheeks of satinwood with decorative stringing and kingwood crossbanding, the soundboard a later replacement, English single action with over-dampers, the five-octave keyboard, FF omitting FF sharp to f3, with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals, three brass-knobbed hand-levers controlling the damper-lift above and below b/c and buff stop, on four later square tapered legs, inscribed on a boxwood plaque Robertus Stodart fecit 1778, length 59", 150cm, width 19.5", 49.5cm
*Restored by Lucy Coad in 2011 and sold with her report of the restoration. Ivory submission reference 8QBHUA26
£2000-3000
2505.
Tangent-action square piano by Frederick Beck, London and inked on the soundboard 'A.F. Beck 1790. Patent', the case of mahogany with stained maple and boxwood stringing, the lid with brass-hinged rail along the back to act as a music rest, the fascia-board and cheeks of satinwood with holly and harewood stringing and stained maple crossbanding, the five-octave keyboard, FF to f3, with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals, tangent action with under-dampers, on framed stand with square tapered legs, inscribed on the fascia-board: By the King's Patent Fredericus Beck fecit / No. 40 Broad Street Soho, the nameboard flanked by painted roses, length 59.5", 151cm, width 21.5", 54.5cm
*See Galpin Society Journal LXI (2008) related to three further Beck instruments. A handwritten note on the back of the name baton inscribed Restored by B.S. Roguski/Ely 1979/ new hammers, dampers and strings fitted/ the case strengthened and improved **Ivory submission reference LVC8NCVX
£1500-2000
2505
2504
2503
2506.
Square piano by Johannes Zumpe and Gabriel Buntebart, London, 1773, the case of mahogany, the fascia boards and cheeks also of mahogany, the keyboard compass, GG to f3, with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals, single action with over-dampers, three brass-knobbed hand-levers controlling the damper-lift above and below b/c and buff stop, on later trestle stand, inscribed on a boxwood plaque Johann Zumpe et Buntebart Londini fecerunt Princes Street Hanover Square 1773, length 88.75", 225.5cm, width 18.75", 47.7cm
*Restored by Lucy Coad in 2007 and sold with her report on the restoration. Ivory submission reference MXWU5ZF4
£4000-6000
2507.
Bentside spinet by Thomas Barton, London, first quarter of the 18th century, the case of walnut, the lid with pierced and shaped brass strap-hinges, the fascia-board and cheeks also of walnut, the five-octave keyboard, GG to g3, with ebony naturals faced with moulded paper and ivory accidentals, on trestle stand with turned legs, inscribed on a boxwood plaque Thomas Barton Londini fecit ****
*Ivory submission reference S37STAGV
£4000-6000
2508.
Bentside spinet by Joseph Harris, London, 1757, the lid and fallboard of walnut with holly stringing, the lid with shaped brass strap-hinges, the sides with panels of walnut with holly stringing and rosewood crossbanding, the fascia-board and cheeks veneered ensuite, the soundboard with a later painted rose, the five-octave keyboard, GG to g3, with ivory naturals with arcaded facings and ebony accidentals, with two brass-knobbed hand-stops, one a later replacement controlling the buff stop split between the naturals and the accidentals, the trestle stand with the upper part of turned baluster form and the lower of cabriole form terminating in claw and ball feet, inscribed in gilt letters at the top of the fascia-board
JOSEPH HARRIS LONDON and the bottom MDCCLVII on a dark grey ground, length 75", 190.5cm
*Ivory submission reference DS7VNV5R
£3000-5000
2509.
Grand piano by Erard, London, circa 1868, serial number 10774, the case veneered with burr walnut, part metal frame with four metal bars and one metal cross bar, the seven-octave keyboard, AAA to a4, with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals, with music desk veneered ensuite with the case, on three hexagonal legs, inscribed Patent Erard London in brass inlay on the interior fallboard, length 100", 254cm, width 54.5", 138.5cm
*Ivory submission reference DD118TQ3
£200-400
2508
2506
2507
2510.
Viennese grand piano, late 18th century, the case of walnut, the keyboard surround also of walnut, with sloping cheeks, the five-octave keyboard, FF to f3, with ebony naturals and bone overlaid accidentals, Viennese action, the damper-lift split between treble and bass and controlled by two knee levers, the moderator by a brass-knobbed rod passing through the face-board, both the damper-lift and moderator are replacements, a new soundboard was constructed in 2006, raised on four square tapering legs, length 89.5", 227cm, width 45.5", 115.5cm
*Restored by Michael Cole in 2006 and sold with his report on the restoration
£3000-5000
2511.
Grand piano by John Broadwood & Sons, London, 1822, the mahogany case with ebony stringing, the fascia board and cheeks veneered with rosewood and brass stringing, the six-octave keyboard, CC to c4, with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals, English grand action, double bridge, two pedals supported on a lyre, the left controlling the keyboard shift, the right divided to control the treble and bass dampers, on four turned baluster legs, inscribed on a boxwood plaque John Broadwood & Sons makers to His Majesty & the Princesses, Great Pulteney Street, Golden Square, London, bearing the serial number 8967 on the music desk, pedal lyre and fallboard ad inside the keywell, the latter also marked M. Gregor, length 89.5", 227cm, width 45.5", 115.5cm
*This piano, together with another Broadwood grand piano numbered 2143, was supplied to the Polish violinist Felix Yaniewicz (1762-1848) who was also a composer and ran a music warehouse from 1803. Restored by Lucy Coad in 2000 and sold with her report on the restoration. Ivory submission reference 9XY9RVF4 £3000-5000
Grand piano by Robert and Matthew Stodart, London, 1790, the case of mahogany with holly stringing and rosewood crossbanding, the fascia board and cheeks veneered with satinwood with holly and stained fruitwood stringing and kingwood crossbanding, the five-octave keyboard, FF to f3, with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals, English grand action, two pedals controlling una corda and damper-lift, with music desk, on trestle stand, inscribed on a boxwood plaque Robertus and Matthew Stodart Londini fecerunt 1790 Wardour Street Soho, length 88", 223.5cm, width 38", 96.5cm
*Restored in 2008/2009 by Lucy Coad, Calvin Talbot and Ben Marks and sold with their report on the restoration. Ivory submission reference 88ZPCUUA £7000-10000
2512.
2510
2511
2512
2513.
Grand piano by Johann Fritz, Vienna, circa 1813, the case veneered with Hungarian ash, the fascia-board ebonised and overlaid with scrolling floral brasswork incorporating putti and both cheeks decorated with a brass eagle, the six-octave keyboard, FF to f4, with ivory naturals with bone facings and ebony accidentals, Viennese action, four pedals mounted on a replacement yoke controlling (left to right) una corda, moderator, damper-lift and janissary and knee lever controlling the bassoon stop, with a replacement lyre controlling the keyboard shift, ebonised music desk, raised on four square tapering legs with ebonised collars faced with gilded acanthus leaves and other mouldings, inscribed on a ceramic plaque in a brass frame Johann Fritz in Wien, the paper name label on the soundboard is a copy taken from a similar Fritz piano and placed where shadow lines showed the original to be on this instrument, length 88", 223.5cm, width 45.5"m 115.5cm
*Restored by Lucy Coad and Calvin Talbot in 2004 and sold with their report on the restoration. Ivory submission reference T8DTB2YF £20,000-30,000
2514.
Two-manual harpsichord by Burkat Shudi and John Broadwood, London, 1785, the case of mahogany with boxwood stringing, the fascia board and cheeks of satinwood with holly and stained fruitwood stringing and mahogany crossbanding, the main lid with chased brass strap-hinges, the five-octave keyboard, FF to f3, with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals faced with boxwood mouldings, five brass-knobbed hand levers on the fascia board controlling two 8ft, one 4ft and 8ft buff stops on the lower manual and 8ft lute stop on the upper manual, and a further brass knob on the left cheek controlling the machine stop, two pedals controlling the Venetian swell and machine stop, on trestle stand with slightly tapering legs, inscribed Burkat Shudi et Johannes Broadwood / No 1045 Londini fecerunt 1785, Great Pulteney Street Golden Square, length 97.5", 248mm, width 38", 96.5cm
*Recorded by Donald Boalch, Makers of the Harpsichord and Clavichord 1440-1840, third edition, edited by Charles Mould, p624. According to Boalch, it was originally restored by Arnold Dolmetsch in 1894 for Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Bart. Boalch also records further provenance to Miss Mary Phipps, also to Mrs J.W. Mackail who put it out on long loan to Christopher Wood (1954) Ivory submission reference NT9DFVXD £40,000-60,000
2515.
18th century English square piano by George Garcka in need of extensive restoration, the mahogany case with boxwood and ebony lozenge geometric banding, the satinwood fascia board inscribed Georgius Garcka Londini Fecit, Corner of Edward Street, Wardour Street, the keyboard with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals, upon an associated stand with tapering legs inlaid with boxwood stringing, 63" wide, 22" deep
*Ivory sale submission reference U18ES3J2
£40-80
2516.
Square piano by George Astor, circa 1800, the mahogany case with satinwood and ebony stringing and cable banding, the satinwood fascia board inscribed New Patent Geo. Astor, N0 79 Cornhill London, the five octave keyboard, FF to f3, with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals, single action with overdampers, two hand levers controlling the damper-lift above and below c, raised on a stand with boxwood stringing and four square tapering legs terminating in brass caps and castors, 62.5" wide, 22.25" deep (at fault)
*ivory sale submission reference KJ55CUGZ
£250-450
2517.
Good square piano by Christopher Ganer circa 1790-1795, the mahogany case with multiple stringing and satinwood crossbanding, the satinwood and rosewood crossbanded fascia board inscribed Christopher Ganer Musical Instrument Maker, Broad Street, Golden Square, London, the five octave keyboard, FF to f3, with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals, single action with overdampers, one hand lever controlling the damper-lift, the crossbanded stand with square tapering legs inlaid with boxwood lines and terminating in brass caps and castors, 61.5" wide, 21" deep
*The instrument is also accompanied by a comprehensive restoration report with photos undertaken by David P. Hunt in 1992 and an insurance valuation also from David P. Hunt dated September 1992 for £5000. Ivory sale submission reference ED5JPCM5
£1000-1500
2518.
Collection of mainly hardback reference books relating to instruments of the keyboard family including pianos, harpsichords and clavichords etc
£40-80
2519.
Selection of classical music books and scores, mainly relating to composers and with scores for violins and violoncellos
£30-60
2520.
Pilgrim five string open back banjo designed by Paul Tebbutt, with 11" skin and mother of pearl dot inlay to the fretboard, soft case
£60-100
2521.
W. Temlett five string fretless banjo, stamped W. Temlett Maker, Ajax, no. 3420 on the perch pole, with 12" skin, geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard; also two other five string fretless banjos, all in need of restoration, three cases (3)
£50-80
2522.
Antique Neapolitan mandolin by and labelled Giuseppe Venzana & Co...Napoli and signed on the label; also bearing the retail label of P. Beuscher of Paris
£80-120
2523.
1950s Harmony soprano ukulele, within original cardboard box with two contemporary information sheets; also a ukulele banjo case (2)
£25-45
2524.
Fine Gibson F-L style mandolin, ser. no. 00107010, bearing the Gibson master model label; also bearing the standard test label signed by Charlie Derrington dated Jan 7th 2000, the back and sides of banded maple and with spruce table, sunburst finish and with faux tortoise shell scratchplate, with mother of pearl dot markers to the fretboard and stamped "The Gibson" to the head stock over abalone floral inlay, case.
£4000-6000
2517
2524
2525 (See page 26)
2527 (See page 26)
2546 (See page 27)
2525.
Fine rare Lachenal & Co English miniature concertina, inscribed Lachenal & Co, with twenty metal buttons on foliate pierced metal ends, with six-fold bellows and within the original Lachenal & Co mahogany burgundy lined fitted case bearing the maker's oval trademark label inscribed Lachenal & Co, Patent Concertina Manufacturers, London, W.C.
£1500-2500
2526.
Good Professional Model Hohner Morino 120 bass piano accordion, red marble finish, case
£200-300
2527.
Good Professional Model Hohner Morino VI M piano accordion, circa mid 1960s, double cassotto, with one hundred and eightyfive bass buttons, normal and free-bass, three bass registers and eleven treble registers, black finish and within the original case adapted with wheels and handle to facilitate transportation
* This instrument has had one owner from new and was used for advanced competitive work in the early years.
£900-1200
2528.
Pigliacampo Numana piano accordion with forty-eight bass buttons and two switches, black finish, case; also a Bell piano accordion with twelve bass buttons, case (2)
£40-80
2529.
Late 20th century eleven string oud, with five double courses and one single
£50-80
2530.
Crafter electro-acoustic mandolin, Model no. M-70E, ser. no. 02096521, with bowl back and red stained maple table
£50-80
2531.
Seagull M4 mahogany four string dulcimer, 31.25" long overall (made in Canada)
£40-60
2532.
Barnes & Mullins five string banjo, with mahogany banded resonator, 11" skin and mother of pearl dot inlay to the fretboard, soft case
£60-100
2533.
'The Ozark' modern bouzouki made in Romania, with pear shaped body
£50-80
2534.
German Goldhlang guitar lute circa 1900/1920, with six strings fitted to the lower peg box and four sympathetic strings attached to the higher peg box carved with the head of an angel, with bowl back, spruce table signed Goldhlang, and foliate pierced sound hole, 49" long overall, canvas bag
£250-350
2535.
Old balalaika bearing a label written in Russian script; also an early 20th century mahogany adjustable music ledge fitted with an inkwell, 30" wide (2)
£30-50
2536.
Small mahogany cased practice keyboard, with five ivory keys bearing a plaque inscribed 'The Digitorium, Chappell & Co. Ltd., 50, New Bond Street, London, W.', 6.5" wide; also three various folding mahogany music ledges (4)
£40-80
2537.
Wittner pyramid metronome; also two old boxwood flute joints and a small four light wirework candelabra in the form of a double bass (4)
£20-40
2538.
Interesting 19th century English minstrel seven string banjo, with wooden resonator and 10" skin
£40-80
2539.
English five string banjo circa 1900, inscribed 'The Windsor Premiere Banjo' on a silvered plate screwed to the perch pole, with maple resonator, 10.5" skin and geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard
£100-150
2540.
Thirteen harmonicas: four Seydel Session steel blues in pouches, four Matthias Hohner Rocket Amp Models in zip-pouches, three Lucky 13 Models in outer zipper covers and two other Seydel models (13)
£40-80
2541.
Two Hohner Penta Harp cased harmonicas, two Hohner 580 cased harmonicas; also ten various other cased harmonicas (14)
£40-80
2542.
Fifteen C.A. Seydel Session Steel 1847 Wilde tuned boxed harmonicas (as new) (15); also a Hohner forty-eight division harmonica carrying-case with outer zipper cover
£40-80
2543.
Four various old banjo cases in need of some restoration (4)
£20-40
2544.
Estrella piano accordion, with thirty-six bass buttons, green marble finish
£30-50
2545.
Neapolitan mandolin labeled ... Pasquale Angara & Pasquale D'Isanto Allievi di Vinaccia, no. 169, Anno 1897, case; also a J.R. Lafleur & Son Ltd clarinet, case (2)
£30-60
2546.
Good quality Early Music Shop 7-course Lute after Hiber, within a semi rigid case with three spare sets of high quality strings and some singles
£550-750
2547.
Interesting collection of Lute music, including rare museum licensed (1970's) copy of Jane Pickering's Lute book and other licensed prints, Lute Societies Supplements, loose versions of publications, original arrangements and transcriptions etc
£30-60
2548.
Savannah modern mandolin, model no. SA-100-VS, with pear shaped sunburst body, case
£40-60
2560 (See page 28)
2561 (See page 28)
2549.
2562 (See page 28)
2563 (See page 29)
Fender (crafted in Indonesia) ukulele with guitar shaped body, faux tortoiseshell pickup and two tuning knobs S/N ICS12251031
£50-80
2550.
Mid 20th century Mandocello, with sunburst shaped body, case; also a modern Stagg pear shaped mandolin with sunburst body and semi rigid case, old ukulele banjo and a modern First Act Discovery small guitar (4)
£60-100
2559 (See page 28)
2551.
Boston modern electric mandolin with sunburst pear shaped body fitted with two tuners; also a modern unnamed bouzouki with mahogany back and sides and spruce table (2)
£50-80
2552.
Stagg M50 E BLK modern pear shaped mandolin with banded black finish and two tuning knobs; also a set of Peruvian Pan Pipes (2)
£50-80
2553.
Old tenor unnamed banjo, with metal resonator with pearl finish and 11" skin
£60-100
2554.
Zildjian Pang 20"/51cm cymbal, within a homemade wooden case
£40-80
2555.
Dallas five-string open back banjo stamped J.E. Dallas, no. 6800 on the perch pole, with stylized foliate engraved sides, the heal carved with flowering foliage, geometric mother of pearl inlaid to the fretboard and 11" skin, case
£200-250
2556.
John Grey & Son ukulele banjo, with maple back and sides, mother of pearl dot inlaid to the fretboard and bearing the makers circular plaque fixed to the head, with 10.5" skin, original case; also an Olympic snare drum with spangled orange sides, 14" skin, with drum sticks and a premier folding music stand (3)
£40-80
2557.
Pair of Victorian rosewood adjustable piano stools, with floral upholstered tapestry seats over a wavy frieze supported upon an octagonal turned column and quatrefoil base (2)
£60-100
2558.
Victorian mahogany adjustable circular piano stool with burgundy velvet covered seat supported upon four spiral turned tapering legs united by a star stretcher; also another Victorian giltwood adjustable circular piano stool supported upon carved and turned fluted legs united by a stretcher (2)
£40-80
2559.
Unusual 19th century wrought iron adjustable music stand, with two folding mahogany ledgers supported upon a cylindrical column and three curving tapering legs terminating in casters
£200-300
2560.
Victorian mahogany duet music stand, the twin lyre ledges supported upon a gun barrel turned column and triform plateau with three bun feet
£250-450
2561.
Kalamazoo pear shaped mandolin, with maple back and sides, faux tortoiseshell banded spruce table and mother of pearl dot inlay to the fretboard
£300-500
2562.
Good C.F. Martin & Co. pear shaped mandolin, with faux ivory banded maple back and sides, spruce table and mother of pearl dot inlay to the fretboard, hard case
£500-800
2569 (See page 29)
2584 (See page 30) 2585 (See page 30)
2563.
Good Gibson pear shaped mandolin bearing the standard Gibson guarantee label attached to the inside back and inscribed Gibson mandolin, style A2, no. *0913, with faux ivory banded sides, spruce table and mother of pearl dot inlay to the fretboard, hard case
£1200-1800
2564.
Rare Radiotone pre-war ukulele, with faux ivory banded maple back and sides, spruce table, sunburst finish with mother of pearl dot inlay to the fretboard, original case
£200-300
2565.
Istanbul Mehmet traditional 20"/50cm ride medium cymbal, Istanbul Mehmet traditional 16"/40cm crash medium cymbal , pair of Istanbul Mehmet traditional 14"/35cm Hi-hat-top medium cymbals; also an Istanbul Mehmet Sultan 20"/50cm ride medium cymbal and an Istanbul Mehmet Sultan 16"/40cm crash medium cymbal (6)
£100-200
2566.
Zildjian K custom session ride 20"/51cm cymbal with planish finish, Zyn 20"/51cm cymbal, precision PS700 18" cymbal, pair of Zyn 14" hi-hats cymbals and a pair of Paiste hi-hat 14" cymbals (7)
£100-200
2567.
Hardcase ten T drum case; also three Le Blond semi rigid drum cases and another, four various soft drum case covers, premier drum pedal stand, two other stands and three 'b stock' various drum heads
£40-80
2568.
Olympic premier 14" snare drum
£30-50
2569.
Rare 1928 snare drum bearing a badge inscribed Ajax Drums made by Hawkes, also inscribed to the side Hawkes & Son Ltd, London makers, no. 8465 and labelled inside
£350-450
2570.
German pear-shaped bowl back mandolin and another old ebonised mandolin with tear-shaped body, both in need of restoration (2)
£20-40
2571.
Large quantity of guitar and banjo capos, harmonica holder, various tuning forks and pitch pipes etc.
£20-40
2572.
Late 19th century large hammer dulcimer, with two hammers, 39" wide overall (restored)
£120-180
2573.
Hawaiian Tabu ukulele, with chevron banded table, stamped Tabu made in Hawaii to the reverse of the head; also a TGI soprano ukulele, hard case (2)
£50-80
2574.
Kanile six-string Guitulele, bearing the makers label inscribed ser. no: 1014-12608, model: K-1 GL6, with Koa wood body neck and head, hard case
£200-250
2575.
George Formby Dallas Model 'A' banjolele, with facsimile signature to the 8" skin, f-holes to the resonator back and George Formby badge to the head, case
Framus six-string banjo, with maple resonator and 11" skin
£40-80
2582.
Fender Rustler five-string open back banjo, with 11" skin and geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard, hard case
£70-100
2583.
Clifford Essex & Son "The Clipper" five-string open back banjo, bearing the makers trademark and model plates screwed to the perch pole and stamped no. 6497, with 11" skin and geometric mother of pearl inlaid to the fretboard, soft case
£100-150
2584.
Good Gold Star five-string banjo, with sunburst banded resonator, bearing the makers oval trademark guarantee label stuck to the inside pot wall, inscribed style G11HF, no. 800199, with geometric mother of pearl foliate inlay to the fretboard, with 11" skin and 26.5" scale length, hard case
£300-500
2585.
Vega five-string open back banjo, stamped no. 49229 to the inside faux tortoiseshell banded pot wall, with geometric foliate mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard and the head inscribed Vega, with 12" skin and 27" scale length, hard case
£400-600
2586.
Flinthill Recording King five-string banjo, bearing the oval makers trademark label to the inside pot wall and inscribed Recording King model R.K. R35-BR, serial no. A14923368, with mother of pearl floral inlay to the fretboard and inscribed Flinthill to the shaped head, with 11" skin and 26.25" scale length
£400-600
2587.
Good Gibson Mastertone RB4 five-string banjo, circa 2002, bearing the makers trademark oval sticker attached to the inside pot rim wall with burr walnut banded resonator, geometric mother of pearl inlaid fretboard and bearing the makers name to the inlaid shaped head, with 11"skin and 26.25" scale length, hard case
£1400-1800
2588.
Gold Gibson Mastertone RB8 five-string banjo, circa 1976, bearing the makers trademark oval guarantee sticker attached to the inside pot rim wall, with sunburst banded resonator, geometric floral mother of pearl inlay and lettering ADMR to the fretboard, bearing the makers name to the inlaid shaped head and stamped 968693 to the reverse, with 11" skin and 26.5" scale length, hard case
£1600-2000
2589.
Gretsch Orchestrella 1926 tenor banjo, with maple banded resonator, geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard and bearing the makers name and model inlaid in mother of pearl to the shaped head, with 11" skin and 23" scale length, hard case
£250-350
2590.
Good Gibson Mastertone TB3 four string banjo circa 1928, bearing the Gibson Mastertone guarantee label fixed inside pot wall and stamped ser. no. 9977-91, with stained wooden faux ivory banded resonator, geometric mother of pearl inlaid board, 11" skin, 22.75" scale length, hard case
£1000-1500
2591.
Gold Tone custom left handed five-string open back banjo, type BC 350, ser. no. BW1040, with 12" skin, mother of pearl dot and star inlay to the fretboard and head, scale length 26.5", hard case
£300-400
2592.
Good Ashbury 'Eagle' Model five string banjo, with mother of pearl maple banded resonator, stylised foliate inlay to the fretboard, 11" skin and 26.5" scale length, hard case
£300-400
2593.
Liberty 'Vox' style plectrum four string banjo, decorated to the resonator back with an eagle with outstretched wings standing on an American shield within foliate banded borders, with stylised engraved metalwork, stylised mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard and jewelled shaped head, 11" resonator and 26.25" scale length, hard case
£400-500
2594.
Fender Gold Star Vox style plectrum four string banjo, with decorative resonator back and sides, stylised mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard, jewelled head, engraved metalwork, 11" skin and 26.5" scale length, hard case
£300-400
2595.
Good Clifford Essex Concert Grand five string banjo, bearing the maker's trademark plate fixed to the perch pole and stamped no. 1579, with satinwood concave banded resonator, mother of pearl stylised foliate inlay to the fretboard and head, 11" skin and 27" scale length, hard case
*This is a rare export model sent to T. Bevans of Calcutta and has more elaborate inlay than the standard model
£900-1200
2596.
J.E. Brewster Model 334 fretless five string banjo, stamped with the maker's name and model number on the perch pole, the rosewood fretboard inlaid with metal stars and mother of pearl dots, with 11" skin and 27.25" scale length, hard case
£300-400
2597.
Ludwig Capitol tenor banjo, ser. no. 4990, with marquetry inlaid flowerhead to the centre of the banded resonator, geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard, with 11" skin and 22.75" scale length, hard case
£600-800
2598.
Barnes & Mullins tenor banjo (pre-war model), with mahogany banded resonator, the eighteen fret fingerboard with geometric mother of pearl inlay, 11" skin and 22.75" scale length, hard case
£200-300
2599.
Good and rare Tunbridge Ware seven string fretless open back banjo circa 1880, unnamed, the walnut fretboard inlaid with elaborate Tunbridge Ware patterns and with 11.5" skin, case
£300-400
2600.
Good Farland Artist's Grand no. 2 five string classical style open back banjo, bearing the maker's sticker attached to the side of the perch pole and inside pot wall, with birds eye maple sides and neck, carved in bass relief with foliage to the heel, fine stylised foliate inlay to the fretboard and head, with 11.5" skin and 27.5" scale length, hard case
£1200-1500
2596
2597
The following lots 2601-2607 belonged to the late Bryan Sheppard Bryan Sheppard was a self-taught concertina player, he played with his ceilidh band ‘The Hookey Band’ and as part of the Adderbury Village Morris Men. Bryan has enjoyed playing and having these concertinas restored to their finest condition until his passing in 2020.
2601.
Lachenal & Co three row Anglo concertina in need of restoration in C/G, with thirty-one bone buttons on pierced mahogany ends, steel reeds and six-fold bellows (at fault)
£500-800
2602.
C. Jones three-row Anglo concertina in C/G, with thirty-two buttons on pierced metal ends, with steel reeds and six-fold bellows, ser. no. 23197
* This lot is sold with further information written about the instrument by David Leggett
£1000-1500
2603.
Good Lachenal or Crabb Anglo concertina in C/G, with thirty-eight metal keys on pierced metal ends, with steel reeds and seven-fold bellows
£2000-3000
2604.
C. Wheatstone & Co Anglo concertina stamped Linota, in G/C, with thirtyeight metal buttons on pierced metal ends, with steel reeds and six-fold bellows, ser. no. 27970
£2500-3500
2605.
Good C. Jeffries Anglo concertina in D/A, with thirty-eight bone buttons on foliate pierced metal ends both stamped C. Jeffries maker, with steel reeds and six-fold bellows
* This concertina has been restored by Colin Dipper
£2500-3500
2606.
Good Anglo concertina by C. Jeffries in C/G, with thirty-two bone buttons on foliate pierced metal ends, with steel reeds and seven-fold bellows
£3000-4000
2607.
Good C. Jeffries Anglo concertina in C/G, with forty-nine metal buttons on foliate pierced metal ends, inscribed C. Jeffries, maker, 23, Praed St., London. W., with steel reeds and seven-fold bellows
£2500-3500
2608.
Good Lachenal & Co three-row Anglo concertina, with thirty-two bone buttons on pierced foliate metal ends, stamped English make and with sixfold bellows, case
£1000-1500
LOTS 2609-2800 NO LOTS
2601
2602
2603
2604
2605
2606
2607
2608
Brass & Woodwind
2801.
Good Selmer full Boehm system blackwood clarinet with Selmer Rangefinder glass barrel joint, ser. no. M5554, original Selmer case and with later carrying bag
*This clarinet is sold with a spare mouthpiece and two spare barrel joints. Also sold with a purchase receipt from Chatfields, The Music Stores Stoke-on-Trent for £45 dated 20th September 1961 and another purchase receipt from Harmony Music for £499 dated 29th September 2004
£150-250
2802.
Selmer Bundy bassoon stamped Mod. 132, crook, fitted case; also an old ebonite Conn clarinet ser. no. 424N B349552L, within a fitted case (2)
£150-250
2803.
Old cocuswood 1867 system flute by and stamped Rudall Carte & Co Ltd, London, no. 11, R.E. band, 1-13, R.E.N. no. 11, case; also a cocuswood 1867 system piccolo by and stamped Rudall Carte & Co Ltd, London, case (2)
£60-100
2804.
Three old blackwood clarinets in need of attention; two by and stamped E.J. Albert, Brussels, the other by and stamped Martin Dore, Paris, one leather case and some loose keys
£30-60
2805.
Cocuswood 1867 system flute by and stamped Rudall Carte & Co, London, ser. no. 1392, case
£150-250
2806.
Modern baroque copy chalumeaux rosewood clarinet, with six brass keys by and stamped Windridge, Overton, soft pouch
£120-180
2807.
Interesting modern ebonised end-blown flute by and stamped Strathmann, with simple system keywork, case
*The Strathmann Flute was the brainchild of Arnfred R Strathmann. Basically a recorder style design but with saxophone style keys and the flute/saxophone characteristic of overblowing at the octave rather than the 12th. He had hoped it would become a poular choice in children’s musical education. His patented adjustable windway was designed to allow adjustment if the fipple expanded during playing, a trait which can cause recorder players problems. There are several inks to the patent on internet website.
£150-250
2808.
Fine boxwood oboe by and stamped Cahusac, London, with three silver plated keys on wooden saddles, original case
£200-300
2809.
French metal clarinet by and stamped Chas.E. Foote, Limited, London & Paris, Made in Paris
£40-80
2810.
Good Grafton acrylic alto saxophone, ser. no. 13186, crook, mouthpiece (a.f.), case
£500-800
2811.
Good Vincent Bach Stradivarius Model 37 silver plated trumpet, ser. no. 158785, mouthpiece, case
£250-450
2812.
Brass French horn by and inscribed B & H 400 Made by Josef Lidl, two mouthpieces; also a silver plated tenor horn inscribed Excelsior Sonorous, Hawkes & Son, Makers, Denman Street, Piccadilly Circus, London, W., no. 56084, no mouthpiece (both cased)
£40-80
2813.
Rosehill brass trombone, mouthpiece; also a Yamaha trombone horn (missing slide), both cased (2)
£20-40
2810 (See page 34)
2814.
Three old cased clarinets by Rudall Carte & Co, ser. no. 6330, Jupiter and Bundy (3)
£60-100
2815.
Boosey & Hawkes Regent oboe; also two metal flutes by Hernals and Notus, all cased (3)
£50-80
2816.
Pair of matched Boosey & Hawkes clarinets, ser. no. 2183 and 34760, with mouthpieces, cased £200-300
2817.
Pair of Boosey & Hawkes matched clarinets, ser. nos. 200309A and 110595, with mouthpieces, cased £150-250
2818.
Corton by Amati Czechoslovakian bassoon stamped 83, case
£150-250
2819.
Good Selmer 80 Super Action Serie II alto saxophone, ser. no. N.718343, crook, two mouthpieces, case
£800-1200
2820.
Lafleur gold lacquered alto saxophone imported by Boosey & Hawkes of London, ser. no. 140367, with crook and mouthpiece, case
£100-150
2821.
Elkhart Series II gold lacquered tenor saxophone, ser. no. 1076650, with crook and two mouthpieces, Ritter semi-rigid case
£200-300
2822.
Elkhart '300 Series' soprano saxophone distributed by Vincent Bach International Ltd., two crooks and mouthpiece, case
£100-150
2823.
Set of Uillian Irish unnamed bagpipes, with brown leather bag and bellows, within an associated briefcase
£200-300
2824.
The Selmer Company Bundy bassoon, ser. no. 10905, crook, hard case
£150-250
2825.
Interesting old English bassoon by and stamped Garrett no. 1... London, with eight brass keys and brass ferrules (end cap missing), crook
£200-400
2826.
Two cased metal flutes, Boosey & Hawkes Regent model and a Boosey & Hawkes 'Cooper Pattern' model; also a Blessing ebonite clarinet, unnamed blackwood eight-key flute and two unnamed rosewood fifes, both with six nickel keys (6)
£80-140
2819
2824 (See page 35)
2825 (See page 35)
2827.
Moeck natural wood tenor recorder, 25" long; also a Moeck alto recorder, 19.5" long (2)
£60-100
2828.
Moeck natural wood tenor recorder, 25" long; also a Moeck natural wood alto recorder, 19.5" long (2)
£60-100
2829.
Moeck natural wood descant recorder, 12.5" long; also a Mollenhauer rosewood sopranino recorder, 10" long and a miniature Hopf natural wood recorder, 6.75" long (3)
£40-80
2830.
Moeck Rottenburgh blackwood tenor recorder, 24" long, cased; also a Moeck Rottenburgh treble rosewood recorder, 19", cased (2)
£60-100
2831.
Interesting and unusual renaissance instrument, possibly an endblown tenor flute with faux bamboo modelled body, 21.5" long
£60-100
2832.
Modern German renaissance revival Cornemuse by and stamped Gunter Korber, with two square brass keys, 22" long
£60-100
2833.
Modern German renaissance revival Cornemuse by and stamped Gunter Korber, with two square brass keys, 28" long
£80-120
2834.
Good silver plated flute by and stamped Rudall Carte & Co. Ltd, 23, Berners Street, London W.1., ser. no. 7748, within original case
£200-300
2835.
Yamaha YFL-32 metal flute, ser. no. 0011385, case; also an old unnamed rosewood flute, case (2)
£50-80
2836.
Ebonite piccolo by and stamped Rudall Carte & Co. Ltd, Berners Street, Oxford Street, London, no. 7444, case
£80-120
2837.
Cocuswood flute by and stamped Rudall Carte & Co. Ltd, 23 Berners Street, Oxford Street, London, no. 6001, Patent 1867, within original case; also another rosewood flute by and stamped J.R. Lafleur & Son Ltd, London, case (2)
£150-250
2838.
King full Double French horn, inscribed Made by the H.N. White Co. Cleveland, Ohio , gold lacquered, case
£200-250
2839.
Collection of forty assorted mouthpieces for brass instruments, including Selmer, Schilke, Olds, Ridgeon and Yamaha etc (40)
£40-80
2840.
Interesting selection of mutes for brass instruments, including Humes, Berg, Peter Gane and Harmon etc (15)
£30-60
2841.
Good old German System wooden bassoon, unnamed, with crook, case
£100-200
2842.
Twenty-three flute cases in assorted colours (23)
£60-120
2843.
Good Cor Anglais by and inscribed Martin..Paris, ser. no. 2216, with covered hole with thumb plate, two crooks, within a fitted BAM case with space for an oboe
£900-1200
2844.
Silver plated alto saxophone by and inscribed Besson & Co, 198 Houston Road, London, class A, no. 2195, crook, case
£60-100
2845.
Ten saxophone mouthpieces including a King metal baritone mouthpiece, Selmer S80 and a Selmer S90 etc (10)
£80-120
2846.
Three good student clarinets; two Boosey & Hawkes Regents and a Selmer Bundy USA (3)
£80-120
2847.
19th century boxwood and ivory Musette oboe, 14" long
*Ivory Submission Reference NDLRHL5H
£150-250
2848.
Early 19th century boxwood clarinet with five square brass keys and horn ferrules, 14.5" long overall
£200-300
2849.
Early 19th century boxwood and ivory small double flageolet by and stamped Bainbridge & Wood, 5 Holborn Hill, London, patent, 14.75" long
*Ivory Submission Reference 9BFPGCVC
£250-500
2850.
Early 19th century boxwood and ivory double flageolet by and stamped Keith Prowse & Co., 48 Cheapside, London, with salt spoon keys and six ivory mounts, 20.75" long (including mouthpiece)
*Ivory Submission Reference NNPRKDSB
£550-800
2851.
Very rare 18th century Picaroon (piccolo bassoon or fagotino), with four square ended brass keys and four brass ferrules, with crook, 24.25" long
£2500-4000
2852.
Rare 18th century tenor oboe attributed to Thomas Stainsby, with ivory mounts and three square ended brass keys, 71cm
*Ref V & A Museum: tenor oboes and were first used in the early 1690s. They were mostly played in royal processions and military marches during the 18th century. Only one other known surviving tenor oboe made by Thomas Stanesby Junior (1692-1754) of London. The Stanesby family made some of the finest windinstruments in England between about 1690 and 1754
** Ivory sale submission reference B4VTKZ56
£800-1500
2853.
French silver plated B flat cornet by and stamped Millereau, Brevette, Fr. du Conservatoire du Paris... 60, Rue D'Angouleme, Paris; also inscribed A.W. Gilmet & Co., Sole English Agents, 30 Paradise St, Birmingham with additional tuning shank in A, mouthpiece, within original Gladstone style leather case
£50-100
2851
2852 2856 (See page 38)
2857 (See page 38)
2858 (See page 38)
2854.
2864
2860.
Lark silver plated tenor horn in E flat, mouthpiece, case
£80-100
2855.
Boosey & Co. 'Solbro' silver plated baritone horn, mouthpiece, case
£100-200
2856.
Hawkes & Son 'The Profundo' Excelsior Sonorous Class A plated bass tuba ser. no. 44542, mouthpiece, case
£200-300
2857.
Yamaha brass lacquered YEB-201 B-flat bass/tuba, mouthpiece, hard case
£200-300
2858.
Good late 18th/early 19th century German or Austrian maple bassoon with four brass keys, also with two brass crooks and Howarth of London semi-rigid case
*This instrument was restored in early 1980s by Jeremy Soulsby and is sold with 2 brass crooks: a contemporary late C18/ early C19 crook and a copy of a crook in the Bate Collection selected to match the instrument and built by Graham Lyndon Jones in the 1980s.
£600-1000
2859.
Good Yanagisawa SC800 gold lacquered curved soprano saxophone, Model no. 00129101, crook, mouthpiece, within a fitted case
£500-800
Corton ebonite clarinet, ser. no. 10163, mute, case; also a Boosey & Hawkes Regent metal flute, case and a small selection of instrument reeds
£40-80
2861.
Dolnet of Paris silver plated soprano saxophone, mouthpiece, case
£70-100
2862.
J.R. Lafleur Zenith Mk III silver plated trumpet, ser. no. 590047, two mouthpieces, mute, case
£50-80
2863.
Dearman President gold lacquered tenor saxophone, ser. no. 21640, crook, three mouthpieces, case
£100-150
2864.
Grafton Mark II acrylic alto saxophone, ser. no. 10112, crook and mouthpiece; also a Martin Freres ebonite clarinet with mouthpiece, within the same case (2)
*The Grafton acrylic saxophone is also sold with the original Dallas brochure entitled 'A Tone Poem in Ivory and Gold'
Fine Henri Selmer of Paris silver plated Mk 6 tenor saxophone, ser. no. M.221782, crook, original Selmer case
*This saxophone is in exceptional condition
£4000-6000
LOTS 2868-3000 NO LOTS
3006.
German half size violin circa 1880, 12 1/2", 31.80cm
£80-120
3007.
Early 20th century German half size violin labelled Manby Violin Co. Ltd. Melbourne, Sydney, London, N. York..., 12 7/16", 31.60cm
£80-120
3008.
German three-quarter size violin circa 1920, 13 1/4", 33.70cm; also a French Stradivari copy three-quarter size violin circa 1910, 13 5/16", 33.80cm (2)
£80-120
3009.
German small three-quarter size violin labelled Christian Meisel...Klingenthal, Anno 1929, 12 3/4", 32.40cm; also another German three-quarter size violin circa 1920, 13 3/8", 34cm (2)
Part I Violins & Violas
LOTS 3001-3017, are from the estate of the late Peter Voigt (1943-2024)
3001.
Six various old interesting violins in need of restoration (6)
£150-250
3002.
Three old full size violins(3)
£60-100
3003.
Late 19th century violin, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£80-140
3004.
Interesting 19th century German quarter size violin, 10 9/16", 26.80cm
£100-150
3005.
Late 19th century German half size violin, 12 1/2", 31.80cm
£100-150
£70-100
3010.
Mid 19th century Mittenwald three-quarter size violin labelled Giuseppe Guarnerius..., 13 5/16", 33.80cm
£80-140
3011.
Late 19th century Alfred Moritz three-quarter size violin labelled Copy of Antonius Stradivarius Especially Made in Germany, 13 1/16", 33.20cm
£120-180
3012.
German three-quarter size violin circa 1890, 13 1/8", 33.30cm
£100-150
3013.
19th century three-quarter size violin bearing an indecipherable Italian label, 13 3/16", 33.50cm
£120-180
3014.
Full size skeleton practice violin circa 1930
£60-100
3015.
Interesting violin with fretted fingerboard indistinctly labelled Richard...1917, 14", 35.60cm
£100-200
3016.
Oblong double violin case; also five other various single violin cases (6)
£40-80
3017.
Oblong viola case with blue outer zipper cover; also an E.R. Voigt & Son Ltd. oblong violin case and three other oblong violin cases (5)
£60-100
3018.
Early 20th century French Stradivari copy violin, 14 1/16", 35.70cm; also another full size violin labelled Peter Walmsley in need of restoration and a three-quarter size violin (3)
£80-140
3019.
French JTL three-quarter size violin, 12 15/16", 32.90cm
£60-90
3020.
Late 19th century German violin, 14 3/16", 36cm
£80-120
3021.
Japanese three-quarter size violin labelled Japanese Copy of Stradivarius Model..., 13 1/4", 33.70cm
£40-60
3022. NO LOT
3023.
19th century Mittenwald violin, bearing the A/S trademark logo beneath the button on the back, 14 1/4", 36.20cm, mahogany case
£150-200
3024.
Early 20th century Czechoslovakian violin, 14 3/16", 36cm
£50-80
3025.
Early 20th century violin, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£100-150
3026.
Interesting early 19th century violin, unlabelled, the two piece back of very faint medium curl with plainish wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium/fine width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£200-300
3027.
Interesting violin labelled Joseph Guarnerius..., the one piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 13 15/16", 35.40cm (restored and re-varnished)
£200-300
3028.
Large quantity of violoncello and violin fittings including tailpieces, pegs, chin rests and shoulder rests etc
£60-100
3029.
Early 20th century violin, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£80-120
3030.
Late 19th century Neuner & Hornsteiner violin, 14 1/8", 35.90cm, two bows
£200-300
3031.
Quantity of new violoncello and violin bridges
£30-60
3032.
Quantity of violin parts, mainly including scrolls, also some violin bodies
£40-80
3033. NO LOT
3034.
German double purfled violin in need of restoration, labelled Karl Hammerschimdt.... 1914; also bearing a repairer's label dated 1974, 14 5/16" , 36.40cm; also another violin in need of restoration labelled Joseph Math. Albanus..., 14 1/8", 35.90cm, bow (2)
£100-140
3035.
Early 19th century German three-quarter size Stradivari copy violin, 13 3/16", 33.50cm, bow
£50-80
3036.
Five various full size violins all in need of some restoration (5)
£80-140
3037.
Violin circa 1920 labelled David Techler in Prag, 14", 35.60cm
£100-200
3038.
Late 19th century Maggini copy violin, 14 3/8", 36.50cm
£150-200
3039.
Interesting late 19th century violin labelled Jakob Steiner..., with birds eye maple back and sides and carved lion's head scroll, with two nickel mounted bows and within a chevron banded walnut case
£150-250
3040.
Russian violin labelled Rigart Rubus, Petersburg 1850, 14", 35.60cm; also three other full size violins and a seven-eighth size violin (5)
£150-250
3041.
Eccentric six-string viola with oval shaped slightly waisted body and heart shaped peg box carved with roundels to the side, 24" long, 61cm overall, bow, associated case
£50-150
3042.
Small collection of violin making wood including maple backs, spruce tables, various rib wood and some purfling; also a large quantity of violin and violoncello strings and a small mahogany chest of ten drawers containing a quantity of sound posts and ebony offcuts, 19" high
£40-80
3043.
Late 19th century eccentric cornerless violin, 14 5/16", 36.40cm, bow, case (repaired sound post cracks)
£60-100
3044.
Early 20th century German violin, 14 1/8", 35.90cm; also a late 19th century violin in need of restoration, 14 3/16", 36cm and four various bows
£50-80
3045.
The 'Euphonella Viol' one-string phono fiddle with chrome horn, bow, case
£120-180
3038
3041
3046.
Interesting late 19th century Bavarian violin, the back carved with a crest to the upper bouts over a castle to the lower bouts, labelled Gio Pattista Gabrielli..., 14 3/16", 36cm
£200-300
3047.
Three old full size violins, French child's violin labelled Celebre Vosgien, contemporary half size violin and a small bundle of various nickel mounted bows
£40-80
3048.
Interesting 19th century primitive violin, probably English, 14 1/8", 35.90cm; also an early 20th century German violin, 13 15/16", 35.40cm and a French JTL Compagnon child's violin, 11 7/8", 30.20cm (3)
£100-200
3049.
Late 19th century German three-quarter size violin labelled Copie of Stradivarius, Made in Germany; also branded conservatory violin Straduari to the reverse of the peg box, 13 3/16", 33.50cm (table sound post crack)
£60-100
3050.
French JTL three-quarter size violin, 13 1/16", 33.20cm
£50-80
3051.
Instrument case with provision for six violins and sixteen bows, 32.5" wide x 13.5" deep x 15.5" high
£80-150
3052.
Late 19th century German violin, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£60-100
3053.
Interesting violin in need of restoration, unlabelled, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£80-140
3054.
Mid 19th century Mittenwald School violin bearing the restoration label of W.G. Geary, London, 14", 35.60cm
£80-140
3055.
Interesting 19th century violin in need of restoration and labelled Alexander Gaglianus..., 14 1/4", 36.20cm
£80-140
3056.
Early 20th century German violin, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£70-100
3057.
Interesting 19th century violin, unlabelled, 14 3/16", 36cm
£150-250
3058.
Good violin labelled Jacobus Stainer..., 14 3/16", 36cm, bow, case
£200-300
3059.
Late 19th century violin in need of restoration, 13 15/16", 35.40cm, case
£60-100
3060.
Early 20th century German half size violin, 12 9/16", 31.90cm
£60-100
3061.
German violin circa 1920, 14 1/8", 35.90cm; also four old nickel mounted violin bows
£80-120
3062.
French violin labelled Mansuy á Paris, 13 13/16", 35.10cm
£150-200
3063.
Late 19th century French violin labelled Copie de Giovanni Grancino..., with scratched purfling,14 3/16", 36cm
£120-180
3064.
French JTL violin labelled Geronimo Barnabetti, Paris, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£180-240
3065.
German violin circa 1900 labelled copy of Nicolaus Amati, Made in Germany, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£100-150
3066.
Violin labelled Compagnon, anno 1861, Paris, 14 1/8", 35.90cm, case
*This violin is sold with a silver mounted violin bow stamped Adam and wo other nickel mounted violin bows
*This violin is sold with a silver mounted violin bow stamped Adam; also two nickel mounted violin bows
£60-100
3067.
Three old three-quarter size violins (3)
£20-40
3068.
Two good oblong viola cases with outer zipper covers (2)
£30-60
3069.
Six various violin cases; also a small quantity of violin fittings including chin rests, tailpieces and bridges etc
£30-60
3070.
German violin circa 1890, 14 3/16", 36cm, bow, case
£100-150
LOTS 3071-3075 - This wood belongs to the highly regarded contemporay luthier Colin Irving and was purchased in Mittenwald. All the wood is well seasoned and over thirty-five years old
3071.
Good quality maple and spruce aged wood suitable for making one violoncello; with two matched quarter-cut glamourous (maple backs), two straight-grained spruce fronts, one neck-and-head-block and three strips of wood sufficient for the ribs
£300-500
3072.
Good quality maple and spruce aged wood suitable for making one violoncello; with two matched quarter-cut glamourous (maple backs), two straight-grained spruce fronts, one neck-and-head-block and three strips of wood sufficient for the ribs
£300-500
3073.
Good quality maple and spruce aged wood suitable for making one violoncello; with two matched quarter-cut glamourous (maple backs), two straight-grained spruce fronts, one neck-and-head-block and three strips of wood sufficient for the ribs
£300-500
3074.
Good quality maple and spruce aged wood suitable for making one violoncello; with two matched quarter-cut glamourous (maple backs), two straight-grained spruce fronts, one neck-and-head-block and three strips of wood sufficient for the ribs
£300-500
3075.
Good quality maple and spruce aged wood suitable for making one violoncello; with two matched quarter-cut glamourous (maple backs), two straight-grained spruce fronts, one neck-and-head-block and three strips of wood sufficient for the ribs
£300-500
3076.
Interesting 19th century violin in need of restoration, 14", 35.60cm
£60-100
3077.
Early 20th century violin stamped Stainer below the button, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£30-50
3078.
French JTL Stradivari copy violin circa 1910, 14", 35.60cm, two bows, case
£80-120
3064
3065
3079.
Artisan electric skeleton violin, 14", 35.60cm, case
£40-60
3080.
Modern violin, 14", 35.60cm, with nickel mounted violin bow stamped S. Eastman
£50-80
3081.
German three-quarter size Stradivari copy violin circa 1930, 13 1/8", 33.30cm, two bows
£60-100
3082.
Welsh violin by and labelled John Nelson, Gwneuthurwr Ffidilan a Fiolaa, Gresfordd, Wrecsam, Cymru 2012, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£100-150
BOOKS
3083.
Collection of various early 'The Strad' magazines from the 1950s to the 1980s (not collated and not in a run)
£25-45
3084.
Small selection of hardback and paperback reference books relating to stringed musical instruments, including Alfred, Arthur & W. Henry Hill - The Violin Makers of the Guarneri Family, reprinted 1965, third impression 1973; also The Tuscan and Le Messie, published by W.E. Hill & Sons, London, limited edition 603/2000 etc (12)
£40-80
3085.
William Henley - Universal Dictionary of Violin & Bow Makers, 1973 edition
£30-50
3086.
David D. Boyden - Catalogue of The Hill Collection of Musical Instruments in The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, reprinted 1995 edition
£40-60
3087.
Carlo Chiesa & Duane Rosengard - The Stradivari Legacy, deluxe edition in marbled boards, published 1998 (as new)
£120-160
3088.
les violons - Venetian Instruments, Paintings and Drawings in the Hotel Deville de Paris/Salle Saint-Jean (March 21st-May 7th 1995)
£25-45
3089.
Charles Beare - Antonio Stradivari, The Cremona Exhibition of 1987, published London 1993
£50-80
3090.
Three old G.A. Pfretzschner trade catalogues for stringed musical instruments and their accessories; also another C.G. Glier & Sohn trade catalogue (4)
£40-80
3091.
Two G.A. Pfretzschner trade catalogues of stringed instruments and their accessories; also an old Broadwood brochure entitled The Piano of the Nation for Six Generations, illustrated and in mint condition (3)
£40-80
3092.
Andrew Hooker - Mr Black's Violins, the Extraordinary Obsession of Gerald Segelman, standard limited edition of 1500 (file copy)
£30-50
3093.
Jorge Pozas - The Golden Age of Violin Making in Spain, copy no. 439-R/1000
£130-170
3089
3087
3093 (See page 44)
3094.
Luca Primon - Maestro Liutaio, published by Tim Toft Violins/2024
£80-100
3095.
John Basford & Tim Toft - W.E. Hill & Sons, Violin Makers 1880-1936, library edition
£80-100
3096.
Carlo Chiesa & Duane Rosengard - The Stradivari Legacy, published Peter Biddulph, London 1998 (as new)
£70-90
3097.
The British Violin - the catalogue of the 1998 exhibition '400 Years of Violin & Bow Making in the British Isles', published by BVMA 2000 (as new)
£140-180
3098.
William Henley - Universal Dictionary of Violin & Bow Makers, 1973 edition, reprinted in 1997
£80-120
3099.
William Henley - Universal Dictionary of Violin & Bow Makers, 1973 edition, reprinted in 1997
£80-120
3100.
By Herbert Johnson Harvey (1884-1928) - 'Chopin', pastel, 24 x 18", within an ebonised frame; also a quantity of coloured and black and white framed prints depicting various musical instruments including keyboards and violins (9)
£100-200
LOTS 3101-3200 NO LOTS
Bows
Please check CITES regulations regarding export of bows containing elephant ivory prior to purchasing
LOTS 3201-3239 are from the estateof the late Peter Voigt (1943-2024)
3201.
Seven various children's viola and violin silver and nickel mounted bows, some stamped (7)
£100-200
3202.
Six various children's nickel mounted violin bows, some stamped (6)
£80-140
3203.
Six various three-quarter size violin and viola bows (6)
£40-80
3204.
Six various violin bows, some stamped (6)
£60-100
3205.
Two German viola bows by and stamped G. Werner,70gm and 69gm respectively (2)
£60-100
3206.
Two German violin bows by and stamped W. Seifert, 70gm and 71gm respectively (2)
£80-140
3207.
Three German bows by and stamped Dorfler, viola 73gm and two violin bows, 63gm and 61gm respectively (3)
£60-100
3094
3097
3208.
Silver mounted violin bow stamped F.N. Voiran á Paris, 56gm; also another silver mounted violin bow stamped Maestro Archetier, 63gm and a nickel mounted violin bow stamped Whalefin, 56gm (3)
£100-200
3209.
Two German nickel mounted violin bows stamped P Hoyer and Franz Pergner, 63gm and 62gm respectively (2)
£80-140
3210.
Three German children's nickel mounted violoncello bows, stamped Erich steiner, Joh. Schniedr and another unstamped (3)
£60-90
3211.
Silver mounted violoncello bow, unstamped, 84gm; also another nickel mounted violoncello bow, unstamped 80gm (2)
£80-120
3212.
Three German violoncello bows by and stamped G. Werner, 81gm, Joh Schneider, 85gm and Knoll, 84gm (3)
£80-140
3213.
German silver mounted viola bow stamped Conrad Gotz and signed on the frog, 72gm
*Ivory submission reference RX7BR5BS
£150-250
3214.
German silver mounted viola bow stamped *Lothar Seifert*, 70gm
*Ivory submission reference FFEXP9QS
£200-300
3215.
Silver mounted viola bow by and stamped Jan Madiara, 69gm
£250-350
3216.
German nickel mounted violoncello bow by and stamped Alfons Riedl, 89gm
£180-240
3217.
German silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped *E. Dorfler & Sons***, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the adjuster with two silver bands, 81gm
£300-500
3218.
Good German silver mounted violin bow by and stamped E.R. Pfretzschner, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 62gm
*Ivory submission reference X3FFFQHG
£400-600
3219.
Interesting silver mounted violoncello bow, unstamped, the stick round, the ebony frog plain and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 75gm
£350-550
3220.
Nickel mounted violin bow stamped Lupot, 57gm
*Ivory submission reference ADBQYJWU
£200-300
3221.
English silver mounted violin bow by and stamped J.S. Berridge, the stick round, the ebony frog with foliate engraved bands and silver rings enclosing pearl eyes, the ebony adjuster also with two silver engraved bands, 61gm
£250-350
3222.
Silver mounted violin bow stamped Lefin, the stick round, the ebony frog plain and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 62gm
£250-350
3223.
German silver mounted violin bow by and stamped Finkel Atelier, the stick round, the ebony frog plain and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 61gm
£250-350
3218
3219
3224.
German silver mounted violin bow by and stamped *E. Dorfler & Sons***, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog with engraved mounts and inlaid with pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid engraved ebony adjuster, 63gm
£300-500
3225.
Silver mounted violin bow stamped Dodd, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 57gm
*Ivory submission reference C1PM2L77
£350-550
3226.
Good silver mounted violin bow, unstamped, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 60gm
*Ivory submission reference VK6VMUG9
£400-600
3227.
Interesting early silver mounted violin bow, unstamped, the stick round, the ebony frog plain and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 58gm
£450-650
3228.
Silver mounted violin bow, unstamped, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 56gm
*Ivory submission reference 8ET8SEBC
£350-550
3229.
Interesting silver mounted violin bow stamped Techler, the stick round, the ebony frog plain and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 55gm
*Ivory submission reference Z2WJYHVX
£300-400
3230.
Interesting silver mounted violin bow, unstamped, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 53gm
*Ivory submission reference M96KH9JW
£250-350
3231.
Silver mounted violin bow, unstamped, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 50gm
*Ivory submission reference SBMPMZ53
£250-350
3232.
French silver mounted violin bow stamped Tourte, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 52gm
*Ivory submission reference YCQU1AT4
£250-350
3233.
Good silver mounted violin bow, unstamped, the stick round, the ebony frog plain and with a silver overlaid adjuster, 59gm
*Ivory submission reference 7JRVNFAE
£400-700
3234.
Silver mounted violin bow, unstamped, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 60gm
*Ivory submission reference 92DJYS7Y
£450-650
3235.
Silver mounted violin bow, unstamped, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 58gm
£500-700
3236.
Silver mounted violin bow, unstamped, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 58gm
£400-700
3237.
Interesting silver mounted violin bow, unstamped, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 58gm
£500-800
3226
3227
3238.
Silver mounted violin bow, unstamped, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 54gm
£350-550
3239.
Two similar six division bow cases with outer zipper covers; also a twelve division bow case (3)
£30-60
Lots 3240-3276 were part of the collection of bows belonging to the late Dorothy Fellows
Growing up in Australia in the 1940s and 50s, Dorothy Fellows discovered there there were very few opportunities for developing and presenting her rare musical talent. She took the decision to move to the UK to study and perform, and she and her husband Clive emigrated to London in the late 1950's, where Dorothy completed her advanced studies in music. She was made a Fellow of the Trinity College of Music London, in Harpsichord and Pianoforte, in the early 60s.
Already a qualified teacher in Australia, Dorothy further pursued her teaching career. The UK became her permanent home and the cello her favoured instrument. Dorothy was a passionate collector of instruments and bows, many of which she commissioned from contemporary makers in the 1970s and 80s. By the time of her death in 2013 she had acquired a substantial collection of close to 100 instruments and bows.
3240.
Three similar twelve division bow cases; also a six division bow case (4)
£60-100
3241.
Silver mounted violin bow, unstamped; also five other old nickel mounted bows (6)
£40-80
3242.
English silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped John H. Maw-London, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 76gm
* This bow is stamped under the frog no. 1565
£500-800
3243.
English silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped B. Tunnicliffe, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 84gm
* This bow is stamped under the frog with the maker's name again, England no. 8223
£600-900
3244.
Silver mounted violoncello bow stamped Ealing Strings, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 76gm
*Ivory submission reference SKVFD1BM
£250-350
3245.
Silver mounted violoncello bow stamped Ealing Strings, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 72gm
*Ivory submission reference XB5HWQN5
£250-350
3246.
English silver mounted viola bow by and stamped D.J Earl, the stick round, the frog plain and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 69gm
*This bow is stamped under the frog 10.23.7.81
£400-600
3247.
English silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped D.J. Earl, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 80gm
*This bow is stamped with the date Y.12.3.81 under the frog
£600-900
3248.
English silver mounted presentation violin bow by and stamped D.J. Earl, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with butterflies and the ebony frog with two silver rings enclosing an octagonal mother of pearl faceted central band, 63gm
*This bow is stamped under the frog W.1.8.80
**The silver slide of this bow is inscribed 'Presented to D.V. Fellows, 1st January 1981 by D.J. Earl'
£400-600
3249.
English silver mounted viola bow by and stamped John. W. Stagg, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with interlacing silver rings and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 73gm
* This bow is stamped under the frog 'A'
£500-750
3250.
English silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped John. W. Stagg, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with interlacing silver rings and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 79gm
£700-1000
3251.
English silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped John. W. Stagg, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with interlacing silver rings and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 83gm
*This bow is stamped under the frog 'C'
£700-1000
3252.
English silver mounted violin bow by and stamped A.R. Bultitude on both sides of the handle, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 59gm
*This bow is stamped under the frog again with the maker's name, England, 12/82
£400-800
3253.
English silver mounted violin bow by and stamped A.R. Bultitude on both sides of the handle, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 63gm
*This bow is stamped under the frog again with the maker's name, England, 17/82
£400-800
3254.
English silver mounted violin/viola bow by and stamped A.R. Bultitude on both sides of the handle, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver Tudor roses and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 68gm
*This bow is stamped under the frog again with the maker's name, England 3.9.82
£600-1000
3255.
English silver mounted violin/viola bow by and stamped A.R. Bultitude on both sides of the handle, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver Tudor roses and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 67gm
*This bow is stamped under the frog with the maker's name again, England, 2/83
£500-800
3250
3251
3254
3255
3256
(See page 50)
3256.
English silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped A.R. Bultitude on both sides of the handle, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver Tudor roses and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 90gm
*This bow is stamped under the frog again with the maker's name, England, 2231
£600-1000
3257.
English silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped A.R. Bultitude on both sides of the handle, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver Tudor roses and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 85gm
*This bow is stamped under the frog again with the maker's name, England, no. 313
£800-1200
3258.
German silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped F. Chalupetzki, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 79gm
*Ivory submission reference 941NAZXS
£600-900
3259.
German silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped F. Chalupetzki, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 83gm
£600-900
3260.
German silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped F. Chalupetzki, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 84gm
£600-900
3261.
German silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped F. Chalupetzki, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 80gm
*Ivory submission reference E4VMEE8W
£600-900
3257
3258
3259
3260
3261
3262
(See page 51)
3262.
German silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped F. Chalupetzki, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 82gm
*Ivory submission reference CQDV34QL
£600-900
3263.
German gold mounted violoncello bow by and stamped F. Chalupetzki, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with gold rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two gold bands, 84gm
£700-1000
3264.
German nickel mounted violoncello bow by and stamped R. Paesold, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 79gm
£200-300
3265.
German silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped Herbert Wanka, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 83gm
£600-900
3266.
German silver mounted viola bow by and stamped ** Johs. O. Paulus***, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing engraved silver eyes, with engraved silver ferrule and slide, the ebony frog with two engraved bands, 72gm
*Ivory submission reference MTR37YNV
£400-600
3267.
German silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped Mathias Thoma*, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 81gm
*Ivory submission reference CEFLD7DN
£700-1000
3268.
German silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped Klaus W. Uebel, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 77gm
*Ivory submission reference CVPH7S8P
£450-650
3269.
German silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped Lothar Herrmann, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 87gm
*Ivory submission reference VDWEPK1A
£700-1000
3270.
German silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped Alfons Riedl**, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 84gm
*Ivory submission reference NYQQ4H3S
£400-600
3271.
German silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped Alfons Riedl, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 82gm
£450-650
3263
3265
3267
3269
3272.
German nickel mounted violin bow by and stamped *Albert Nurnberger*, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 60gm
*Ivory submission reference X71AGD2D
£350-550
3273.
German silver mounted violin bow by and stamped *Albert Nurnberger*, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 59gm
£500-750
3274.
German silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped Otto Durrschmidt, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog plain and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 73gm
*Ivory submission reference KE8759KS
£500-750
3275.
German silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped Otto Durrschmidt, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 70gm
*Ivory submission reference KLL8HE1R
£500-750
3276.
German silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped Otto Durrschmidt, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 79gm
*Ivory submission reference H8TK4V8V
£500-750
3277.
Interesting silver mounted violin bow of the Ouchard School, unstamped, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 58gm
£250-350
3278.
French nickel mounted violin bow from the C.N. Bazin Workshop stamped Lupot, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 57gm
£450-650
3279.
Silver mounted violin bow stamped Vtor Fetique á Paris, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 53gm
*Ivory sale submission reference 3T3RGBNH
£350-550
3280.
Nickel mounted violin bow stamped Gand & Bernardel Frere, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 54gm (without hair)
£450-650
3281.
Silver mounted violin bow stamped K.-G.-P., and another silver mounted snakewood violin bow with bone frog and adjuster; also a large quantity of miscellaneous bow frogs
£60-100
3282.
Bundle of various nickel mounted bows
£40-60
3283.
Ten various nickel mounted bows (10)
£30-60
3284.
Seven various nickel mounted bows, some stamped (7)
£30-60
3285.
Silver mounted violin bow by and stamped Nurnberger, 56gm (without hair) (broken head); also another silver mounted violin bow, unstamped (2)
£50-80
3286.
Silver mounted violin bow, unstamped, 55gm; also a nickel mounted violin bow stamped Hemmig, 56gm (2)
£200-300
3287.
Silver mounted violin bow by and stamped Arnold Voigt (repaired head); also another silver mounted violin bow stamped R Weichold, Dresden and a silver mounted violin bow, unstamped (3)
£100-200
3293.
3288.
NO LOT
3289.
Good German silver mounted violin bow by and stamped C.A. Hoyer, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 56gm
£550-750
3290.
Modern Baroque style viol bow stamped *Walter Mettal*, mounted with an ebony frog and adjuster, 51gm
£80-120
3291.
German nickel mounted violin bow by and stamped C. Hans-Karl Schmidt, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with nickel rings enclosing pearl eyes and the associated ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 62gm
£300-500
3292.
Good German silver mounted violin bow by and stamped Gustav Prager K.-P.-G., the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 60gm
£750-950
Good German silver mounted violin/viola bow by and stamped E.R. Pfretzschner, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 67gm *Ivory submission reference DZET3ZY1
£500-700
3294.
English silver mounted viola bow by W.E. Hill & Son and stamped Hill, the stick round, the ebony frog plain and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 71gm
£1500-2000
3295.
English silver mounted violoncello bow by W.E. Hill & Sons and stamped H&S, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 78gm
£1500-2000
3296.
Silver mounted violin bow stamped P. Serdet á Paris, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 53gm (without hair and lapping)
£500-700
3297.
Silver mounted violin bow, unstamped, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 62gm
£400-600
3298.
Baroque viol bow, with fluted stick, fruitwood frog and ivory adjuster, 57gm
*Ivory submission form reference UZDMKBFP
£350-500
3299.
Contemporary Baroque style bow, with ebony frog and turned ebony adjuster, 55gm
£50-80
3300.
Silver mounted violin bow by W.E. Hill & Sons, unstamped, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 58gm (head broken)
* the faceplate of this bow is marked with the letter X
£500-800
LOTS 3301-3400 NO LOTS
Part II Violins & Violas
LOTS 3401-3412 are from the estate of the late Peter Voigt (1943-2024)
3401.
19th century violin stamped Perry Dublin below the button, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£250-350
3402.
Late 19th century violin, 14 3/16", 36cm
£250-350
3403.
Early 20th century French seven-eighth size violin, 13 11/16", 34.70cm
£200-300
3404.
French J.T.L. violin labelled Le Parisien, 14 3/16", 36cm
£200-250
3405.
French violin stamped D. Nicolas Aine á La Ville de Cremonne to the inner back, 14 1/4", 36.20cm
£200-300
3406.
Violin labelled Copy Aubry Dugarde, 12 Faubourg Meunier 12, Paris, Fecit Anno 1916, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£300-500
3407.
Good German viola circa 1900, 15 13/16", 40.20cm
£400-600
3408.
Small German viola circa 1900, 15 5/16", 38.90cm
£350-550
3409.
Small late 19th century German Stradivari copy viola, 15 1/4", 38.70cm
£300-400
3410.
Good small German viola circa 1890 labelled Nicolaus Bernhardt, the two piece back of faint medium broad curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of medium curl, the table of a medium width grain narrowing to the flanks and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 15 5/16", 38.90cm
£500-750
3411.
19th century viol labelled Sanctus Seraphin..., 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£300-500
3412.
Interesting early violin in need of restoration labelled Benjamin Banks... Salisbury, also branded R. E Band, 8-78, no. 14 below the button on the back, 14 /4", 36.20cm
£400-800
3413.
Good French violin retailed by Haynes & Co. of London labelled by Special Permission of Mr J. T. Carrodus this violin is named 'The Corrodus Violin', no. C86, Anno 19**, 14 3/16", 36cm
£300-500
3414.
Good French violin labelled Instrument d'Artistes Jacques Leclerc Annee..., the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/4", 36.20cm, case
£700-900
3415.
German Stradivari copy violin circa 1900, stamped A/S within a circle beneath the button, 14 3/16", 36cm
£200-300
3414
3416.
Good English violin by and labelled Emanuel Whitmarsh, London, 1902, the one piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain widening to the flanks and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
*This violin is sold with a nickel mounted violin bow stamped Don Morris £1000-1400
3417.
Good modern violin labelled Copie de Jofredus Cappa in Saluzzoi, Fecit Anno 1640, the two piece back of faint medium fine curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain widening to the flanks and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 13 15/16", 35.40cm, case
£400-800
3418.
Late 19th century Neuner & Hornsteiner viola, the two piece back of very faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 15 1/2", 39.40cm, case, bow
£500-750
3419.
Interesting late 19th early 20th century violin labelled... Giuseppe Corsi, Roma. via Giulia 187-3. Roma, the one piece back of faint medium curl with plainish wood to the sides and the head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 3/16", 36cm, bow, case
* This violin is sold with an insurance certificate from Blackpool Violins dated 1st February 1989 for £2500
£2000-3000
3420.
Interesting early 19th century violin in need of restoration labelled Jacobus Stainer..., with ink purfling, 13 7/8", 35.20cm
£200-400
3421.
English violin labelled Otto Migge, London, 1899, the one piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a light reddishbrown colour on a golden ground, 14 3/16", 36cm
*This violin is sold with a letter from the maker dated 23rd June 1899 stating that the instrument was made by him
£800-1200
3422.
Tyrolean violin circa 1800, the two piece back of plainish wood with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£350-450
3423.
Petite viola circa 1800, the one piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a fine/medium width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 15/16", 37.90cm
£350-450
3416
3419
3421
3424.
English violin by and labelled H. Oldlane, 1928, the two piece back of faint medium/fine curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of faint broad curl, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£300-400
3425.
Seven-eighth size English violin by and labelled Alfred W. Steed, Wanstead, 1909, the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a dark plum red colour on a golden ground, 13 5/8", 34.60cm
£250-350
3426.
English violin by and labelled J.A. Ashton, 1934, the two piece back of broad curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of fine curl, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 14", 35.60cm, bow
£250-350
3427.
Good Mittenwald half size violin by Neuner & Hornsteiner, the one piece back of faint medium curl with plainish wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a reddishbrown colour on a golden ground, 12 3/4", 32.40cm
£350-450
3428.
French violin by and labelled Audinot-Mourot & Fils, Luthiers, Paris, Annee 1925, the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium/fine width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£550-750
3429.
French violin of the Caussin School circa 1890, the one piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 14 1/8", 35.90cm, Edward Withers case
£350-450
3430.
French violin circa 1920, 14", 35.60cm, Edward Withers case
£250-350
3431.
Early 20th century German Maggini copy violin, 14 1/8", 35.90cm, bow, case
£180-240
3432.
Fine English violin by and labelled Made In The Workshops of William E. Hill & Sons, London 1934, the two piece back of medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 13 15/16", 35.40cm, within a W.E. Hill & Sons case
£4500-6500
3433.
Early 20th century Maggini Copy violin, 14", 35.60cm, case
*This violin is sold with a silver mounted violin bow by and stamped Roderich Paesold**
£300-400
3434.
Good violin by and labelled Robert Reinert, Chaux-de-Fonds, no. 189, 1920, the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain slightly widening to the flanks and the varnish of a reddish colour on a golden ground, 14 1/8", 35.90cm, case
£800-1200
3435.
Good Hawkes & Sons Tyrolese Violin, labelled, the two piece back of fine curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain narrowing to the flanks and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, case
£500-750
2432
2434
3436.
Good Hawkes & Sons violin labelled Hawkes & Sons Vuillaume Violin and inscribed in pencil on the label no. 1, 1923, Hawkes & Son, Denman Street, Piccadilly Circus, London, the two piece back of faint broad curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of medium fine curl, the table of medium width grain and the varnish of a golden brown colour, 14 3/16", 36cm, case
£700-900
3437.
Fine French violin by and labelled CH.J.B. Collin-Mezin, Luthier a Paris, Rue du Faubg Poissonniere, no. 10, 1892, also signed to the inner back on the treble side, the two piece back of faint broad curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a golden brown colour, 14 1/8", 35.70 cm, leather case
£4000-6000
3438.
Early 20th century French Stradivari copy violin, 14 3/16", 36cm, within a W.E. Hill & Sons oak violin case
£300-400
3439.
Early 20th century German viola bearing a label inscribed K.J. Grabner Monische... 1968, 16 1/16", 40.80cm
£400-700
3440.
Late 19th century German viola, unlabelled, 15 3/8", 39.10cm
£350-550
3441.
Early 19th century small English viola with inked purfling in need of restoration, unlabelled, 15", 38.10cm
£200-400
3442.
French viola labelled J. Thibouville-Lamy & Co. London & Paris, also labelled Copie de Antonius Stradivarius..., 16", 40.60cm, case
£350-550
3443.
Interesting early 19th century doubled purfled violin in need of restoration and labelled Christianus Fredericus a Bauer..., 13 15/16", 35.40cm
£200-400
3444.
French violin stamped Pailliot á Paris below the button, 14 3/8", 36.50cm
£250-350
3445.
Interesting 19th century violin labelled Polaco Amati..., 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£200-300
3446.
Dresden violin circa 1880, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£300-400
3447.
Interesting late 18th/early 19th century violin labelled Jacobus Stainer..., 13 15/16", 35.40cm
£300-600
3448.
French violin by and labelled Francois Barzoni, Manufacture spéciale de la Maison, Beare et Fil a Londres, fecit anno 1920, also branded FP on the button, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£300-500
3449.
Welsh viola by and labelled R.J. Williams, violin maker, Llandudno, 16 3/8", 41.60cm
£250-400
3436 3437
3450.
Interesting 19th century composite violin with ink purfling, possibly English, 14", 35.60cm, bow, case
£300-500
3451.
Czechoslovakian violin labelled Thomas Pilar Hradec Kralove, Faciebat Anno 1985; also hand written on the label 'made specially for Dorothy', 14", 35.60cm
£400-800
3452.
Czechoslovakian violin labelled Vladimir Pilar Haradec Kralove, Faciebat Anno 1985, no. 338; also hand written on the label DorotceVladimir and stamped PV in a circle to the inner back, 14", 35.60cm
£400-800
3453.
Modern violin labelled William John, Ealing Strings workshop, London 1989, 13 15/16", 35.40cm, case
£300-500
3454.
Good French Violin by Paul-Alexandre Mangenot circa 1900, labelled J. Derazey Luthier à Mirecourt , Vosges..., the two piece back of medium/broad curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain slightly widening to the flanks and the varnish of a golden brown colour, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£2000-3000
3455.
Good Beare & Son violin labelled Andrea Fiorini, Fecit-Anno 1926, the one piece back of wild flame with similar wood to the sides, the head of medium curl, the table of a fine width grain slightly widening to the flanks and the varnish of a light reddish brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/4", 36.20cm, case (table sound post crack)
*This violin is sold with a silver mounted violin bow illegibly stamped and another nickel mounted violin bow
£500-800
3456.
Fine French violin labelled Fait par Paul Blanchard à Lyon 188* anno. ***, the two piece back of medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of an orange-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 3/16", 36cm
£4000-6000
3457.
Good violin labelled Leon Fischesser á Paris l'an 1913, the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 13 15/16", 35.40cm
£1300-1700
3458.
Violin labelled and possibly by Concetto Puglise, fecit in Catania l'anno 1923, the two piece back of plainish wood with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour, 14 3/16", 36cm
£1000-1400
3454
3456
3457
(See page 58)
3459.
Interesting violin circa 1920, possibly Italian, unlabelled, the two piece back of faint medium/fine curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 3/16", 36cm
£500-800
3460.
French violin by and labelled Ch.J.B. Collin-Mezin, Luthier á Paris, Rue du Faub G Poissonniere, no, 29; also signed in pencil to the inner back on the lower treble side, the two piece back of medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a light reddish colour on a golden ground, 14 3/16", 36cm
£1200-1600
3461.
Good French violin by and labelled Chenantais & Le Lyonais, Nantes, 1938, the two piece back of fine curl with medium curl to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of an orange-brown colour on a golden ground, 14", 35.60cm
£1500-2000
3462.
Interesting 19th century English violin, unlabelled, the one-piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head a planish wood, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a reddishbrown colour on a golden ground, 14", 35.60cm
£1500-2500
3463.
19th century English violin labelled Boullangier..., the two-piece back faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of fine curl, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a light reddishbrown colour on a golden ground, 14", 35.60cm
£1500-1800
3464.
Interesting 18th century violin labelled Joseph Odoardi..., the two-piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of a broader curl, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a plum-red colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm £1500-1700
(See page 59)
3465.
Mid 19th century violin labelled Jacobus Stainer..., with birds eye maple back and sides, 14 3/16", 36cm
£500-700
3466.
18th/19th century violin, unlabelled but probably Viennese, the onepiece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of planish wood, the table of a fine width grain widening to the flanks and the varnish of a rich plum-red colour on a golden ground, 13 7/8", 35.20cm
£1200-1600
3467.
Interesting early violin labelled Carlo Bergonzzi, Fecit Cremone, anno 1734, the two-piece back of medium/fine curl descending from the join, with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground.
£2000-3000
(See page 59)
3468.
English violin in need of restoration and probably by a member of the Forster family, 13 15/16", 35.40cm
£400-600
3469.
Fine and interesting violin in the style of P.A. Testore, unlabelled, the two-piece back of medium/fine curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of planish wood, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 13 7/8", 35.20cm
£3000-4000
3470.
German viola circa 1900, 15 3/8", 39.10cm
£450-650
3471.
19th century seven-eighths size violin, 13 3/4", 34.90cm, with three nickel mounted violin bows
£300-400
3463
3464
3466
3467
3472.
£300-500
3473.
(See page 60)
German violin of the Dresden school circa 1890, 14 3/16", 36cm, bow, case
Violin labelled made by J.E. Vickers, anno 1966, T.S.C. and signed on the label, the one-piece back of medium/fine curl with similar woods to the sides, the head of planish wood, the table of a fine width grain slightly widening to the flanks and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 14", 35.60cm, case
*This violin is sold with two nickel mounted bows one branded Alfred Knoll £800-1200
3474.
Interesting 18th century violin circa 1780, labelled Joseph Dalagio..., the two-piece back of planish wood with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 14 1/4", 36.20cm, bow, case
£500-1200
3475.
Good viola labelled made by J.E. Vickers, anno 1962, no. 10 and signed on the label, the one-piece back of fine curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a light reddishbrown colour on a golden ground, 16 1/4", 41.30cm, bow, case
£800-1200
3476.
Good American violin by and labelled Grant W. Bliss Syracuse N.I. Faciebat anno 1916, 14", 35.60cm, two bows, case
£1000-1400
3477.
Interesting composite violin, the back and scroll circa 1780 and the table later, unlabelled, the two-piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of planish wood, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14", 35.60cm, bow, case
£1400-1800 3469
3477
(See page 61)
3478.
Fine Pardessus de Viole by and labelled Dietrich. M. Kessler, London, 1952, no. 4, the back and sides of medium flamed maple, the spruce table of a medium width grain narrowing towards the flanks, the peg box with foliate carved back and terminating in the head of St Cecilia, case
* Dietrich Kessler was an extremely highly regarded viol maker and instrument expert, who became an important figure for those at the forefront of early music movement and this is a very fine example of his work. He sadly passed away nearly twenty years ago aged seventy-seven
£1200-1800
LOTS 3479-3480 NO LOTS
LOTS 3481-3487, we have been instructed to sell these Viols & Viol bows by the Dolmetsch family.
3481.
Good English tenor viol by and labelled Arnold Dolmetsch Ltd, Haslemere Surrey, 1980, with pierced open scroll, within a bespoke Kingham burgundy velvet lined hard case
£800-1200
3482.
Good English bass viol by Malcolm Bailey, labelled Dolmetsch, May 1992, no. 2 and signed on the label, inlaid with a purfled heart to the lower upper bouts on the table and with pierced open scroll to the head, within a bespoke fitted blue velvet lined hard case
£1000-1500
3483.
Fine English bass viol by and labelled Arnold Dolmetsch, Haslemere, October 1929, no. 16, the maple back and sides with wide rosewood banding and geometric purfled inlay, the stylised foliate carved head with pierced open scroll, within a bespoke fitted burgundy velvet lined hard case
£2000-3000
3484.
Good English snakewood half fluted bass viol bow by and stamped J. Boby, with snakewood frog and adjuster, 88gm
£200-400
3485.
Good English snakewood half fluted bass viol bow by J. Boby, with snakewood frog and adjuster, 86gm
£200-400
3486.
Good English tenor viol half fluted bow by and faintly stamped Dolmetsch, probably circa 1930's, with rosewood frog and adjuster, 59gm
£300-500
3478
3481
3482
3483
3487.
Good English ivory mounted tenor viol bow by Dolmetsch and stamped J & M.D., circa 1960s, also stamped M164 under the handle, with octagonal stick, the ivory frog pierced with a heart and with a turned ivory adjuster, 51gm
*Ivory submission reference 51VKPE23
£300-500
3488.
Modern German tenor viol by and labelled Bachle, Geigenbaumeister, 8523 Baiersdorf, West-Germany, 1978, within an associated Kingham plush lined fitted case
£600-800
3489.
Modern English tenor viol by and labelled Michael Heale, Guildford, 1975, no. 120, and signed by the maker on the label, within a Robinwood bespoke plush lined fitted case
£400-600
3490.
Good modern English bass viol by and labelled D.W. Holden, Mankinholes, Todmorden, anno domini 1982, Viol no. 163, with wavy outline body, geometric inlaid fingerboard and pierced open scroll, bow
£1000-1500
LOTS 3491-3500 NO LOTS
Violoncellos & Double basses
3501.
Violoncello fittings, mostly new, including pegs, tailpieces, spikes, bridges and a fingerboard
£25-40
3502.
Full size hard violoncello case; also a three-quarter size hard violoncello case and a child's Hidersine soft violoncello case (3)
£20-40
3503.
Two full size hard violoncello cases (2)
£40-80
3503A.
Hiscox full size hard violoncello case
£20-40
3503B.
Good modern violoncello, unlabelled, probably East German, 30", 76.20cm, within a carbon fibre plush lined fitted case
£250-450
3504.
Late 19th century Dresden violoncello in need of restoration, 29 1/8", 74cm
£150-250
3505.
Late 19th century Markneukirchen violoncello in need of further restoration, 29 3/8", 74.60cm (also a spare scroll)
£150-250
3506.
Early 20th century German violoncello in need of some restoration, 30", 76.20cm
£150-250
3507.
Bavarian violoncello circa 1900, 29 7/8", 75.90cm, bow, hard case
£300-500
3508.
Early 20th century German violoncello in need of restoration, 29 3/8", 74.60cm, hard case
£300-500
3509.
Violoncello labelled Berini, 29 7/8", 75.90cm
£60-100
3510.
Mid 19th century Bohemian violoncello, unlabelled, the one piece back of plainish wood with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a olden ground, 29 7/8", 75.90cm
£600-900
3511.
(See page 63)
Neuner and Hornsteiner violoncello circa 1880, the two piece back of plainish wood with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 29 1/4", 74.30cm
£2200-2800
3512.
19th century German violoncello, unlabelled, the two piece back of very faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a broad width grain and the varnish of a golden brown, 30 1/4", 76.90cm
£1100-1400
3513.
Good modern German violoncello labelled 'Romantik Meisterwerkstatten GEWA Adorf/Made in Germany, 2016', also branded Made in Germany to the inner back, the two piece back of medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish a chestnut brown colour on a golden ground, 29 3/4", 75.60cm, with folding violoncello stand, bow stamped Dorfler and hard case
£700-1000
3514.
Good modern English violoncello by and labelled Anthony Nickolds, fece Dudley 1996, the two piece back of broad curl with medium curl to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 29 3/4", 75.60cm, bow, case
£1500-2000
3515.
19th century French violoncello for restoration, the two-piece back of plainish wood with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 29 7/8", 75.90cm
£1000-1500 3510
3512
3513 3514
(See page 64)
3516.
Good 19th century German violoncello, unlabelled, the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the head, the sides of plainish wood, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 30", 76.20cm
£1200-1800
3517.
Interesting 19th century violoncello in need of further restoration, unlabelled, the two piece back of plainish wood with similar wood to the head, the sides of faint wide curl, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of an orange-brown colour on a golden ground, 29", 73.70cm
£500-800
3518.
Interesting early 19th century English violoncello labelled Goulding & Co., London, in need of further restoration, also stamped Goulding below the button, the two piece back of faint wide curl with narrow curl to the sides, the head of medium curl, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 28 7/8", 73.40cm
£600-1000
3519.
Interesting violoncello by and labelled Made by George Eggleston, Lake Lock, 1831, the two piece back of plainish wood with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 29 1/4", 74.30cm
£1000-2000
3515
3516
3518
3519
3520.
19th century German violoncello labelled Imitation de Antonius Stradivarius..., the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain slightly widening to the flanks and the varnish of a light brown colour on a golden ground, 29 7/8", 75.90cm
£1200-1800
3521.
Interesting early 19th century violoncello in need of further restoration, unlabelled, the two piece back of faint fine curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 29 1/2", 74.90cm
£600-1000
3522.
19th century violoncello, with inked purfling, possibly English, unlabelled, the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a broad width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 28 3/4", 73cm
£600-1000
3523.
Interesting late 18th/early 19th century violoncello with inked purfling, probably English, the two piece back of very faint broad curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a medium width grain widening to the flanks and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 29 5/8", 75.90cm, bow, hard case
£800-1500
3524.
Interesting early violoncello labelled Januarius Gaglianus, Fecit Neapoli ****, the two piece back of medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a medium/fine width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 29 1/4", 74.30cm
*This violoncello retains the original and unusual wooden threaded spike, and is sold with a cello stand
£1000-2000
3525.
Fine French violoncello by Laberte Humbert and labelled Lutherie Artistique G. Fournier, Annee 1938, the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain slightly widening to the flanks and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 29 7/8", 75.90cm
£3000-5000
3520
3523
3524
3525
3526.
Late 19th century Mittenwald violoncello, unlabelled, the two piece back of plainish wood with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine/medium width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 29 1/4", 74.30cm, hard case
£800-1200
3527.
Mittenwald violoncello circa 1880, unlabelled, the two piece back of very faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 29 3/4", 75.50cm
£1200-1600
3528.
Interesting 19th century English church bass, unlabelled, with inked purfling, back length 29 7/8", 75.90cm
£300-600
3529.
Interesting 19th century primitive small church bass with viol outline, unlabelled, back length 31 1/2", 80cm
£250-500
3530.
German double bass labelled Eberhard Meinel..., back length 45 1/2", stop length 25" and vibrating string length 42"
£600-800
3531.
Good early 20th century Markneukirchen double bass with figured maple back and sides, back length 42 1/2", stop length 24 1/2", vibrating string length 42"
£1000-1500
3532.
Good late 19th century Saxon swell back double bass, back length 44", stop length 25 1/2", vibrating string length 41.75"
£1000-1500
3526
3527
3532
3531
CONDITIONS OF SALE
The Auctioneer acts only as agent for the Seller (unless otherwise specifically declared). Lots sold are likely to have been subject to wear and tear caused by user or the effects of age and may therefore have faults and imperfections. Buyers are given ample opportunity at viewing times to examine lots to be sold and will be assumed to have done so. They must rely solely on their own skill or judgement as to whether lots are fit for any particular purpose.
1. Bids
All bids made shall be treated as offers made upon these Conditions of Sale and all persons present and approved to bid are admitted to a sale on the basis that they have notice of these Conditions.
1A. Internet Bidding
There are no additional surcharges when bidding via our own bidding platform 'GH Live'
We also use two other online bidding platforms via the-saleroom.com and Easylive which will be subject to additional fees. Please see their respective websites for further details and terms.
‘Pre-Bidding Autobids’
'Pre-Bidding' is a new feature to our own platform and allows bidders to bid against each other prior to the start of a live auction. During the live auction the bidding will start at the current bid reached during the 'Pre-Bidding' and continues until your maximum bid is reached. All bids are anonymous, and your maximum bids are confidential. If you have been outbid, during the ‘Pre-Bidding’ then you will receive an email notifying you that you are no longer the leading bidder, however once the sale is live you will not receive any further notifications. Once bids are placed, they cannot be removed, but can be reduced, if above the current bid.
2. Ascertainment of the Buyer
The Buyer shall be the person making the highest bid which is acceptable to the Auctioneer as signified by the fall of the hammer. No bid may be retracted. In the case of a dispute the Auctioneer may either declare the purchaser or put the lot up again.
3. Auctioneer’s discretion
The Auctioneer has sole discretion, (a) to refuse any bid, (b) to advance the bidding as he may decide, (c) to withdraw or divide any lot or combine one lot with another or others, (d) to exclude any person from the auction rooms, and (e) to require pre-payment in full.
4. Reserves and Seller’s right to bid
Lots put up for sale are subject, (a) to any reserve price imposed by the Seller, (b) the right of the Auctioneer to bid on behalf of the Seller, and (c) where no reserve has been imposed (but in no other case) for the Seller to bid personally or through any one agent. It is the responsibility of the Seller to ensure any reserves are received by the Auctioneer.
5. Buyer’s Duties
The Buyer shall forthwith or as soon as possible after the sale, (a) supply his name and address, (b) supply, if so required, bank or other suitable references, (c) pay the full purchase price in a way acceptable to the Auctioneer, notwithstanding any prior arrangement for advance payment required by the Auctioneer, and (d) on proof of payment clear the lots purchased by the times specified. Lots may not be cleared during the sale except by permission of the Auctioneer.
6. Payments ALL LOTS ARE TO BE PAID & CLEARED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE AUCTION
Methods of payment include direct bank transfer, debit card, credit card, cash to a maximum of £8,500, Cheque payments are no longer accepted. For fraud protection we no longer accept payments by credit or debit cards for ‘Customer not Present’ transactions. Card payments at the saleroom will be accepted but must be supported by Chip and PIN. Card payments for live internet bidding will only be accepted if they have been AVS and 3D Secure authorised via our online platform with a maximum transaction limit of £1000 for Watch & Jewellery auctions; £2000 limit for all other auctions unless previous authorisation has been agreed. Deposit payments made direct at the bank or via telephone banking will need to be confirmed as 'cleared funds' before any goods are released.
6A. Anti-Money Laundering Policy
New clients spending over £5000 on an individual transaction must be verified, by supplying a current form of ID confirming their name and address to match the invoice. This must be supplied to complete the transaction before the release of goods
7. Liability of the Auctioneer and Sellers
Subject to Condition 8: (a) faults and imperfections (if any) are not stated in the catalogue and neither the Seller nor the Auctioneer is responsible for any defects whatsoever, (b) no warranty is given or authorised to be given by the Seller or the Auctioneer with regard to any lot other than the Seller’s right to sell it, (c) any express or implied conditions or warranties relating to description or quality, are hereby excluded.
8. Catalogue Descriptions
Descriptive statements contained in the advertisements or catalogues or made up by the Auctioneer or any member of his staff should be taken as matters of opinion only and shall not be taken as statement of fact.
i) Items in the catalogue are sold as seen. Where possible significant damage is mentioned, but this does not include all faults and imperfections. The absence of such reference does not imply that the lot is in good condition or free from restoration or repair. Condition reports are available upon request
ii) ’Inscribed’ or ‘Signed’ does not imply that the lot is wholly or partly by that maker
9. Forgeries
Notwithstanding Conditions 6 and 7, if the Auctioneer receives notice in writing from the Buyer WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE SALE that in his opinion a lot is a forgery (as defined in Condition 12) and on giving such notification the lot in question is returned to the Auctioneer at his working premises in the same condition as when bought, then if on considering such evidence as the Buyer supplies to prove his assertion, the Auctioneer decides that the lot is a forgery the sale of the lot will be rescinded and the purchase price repaid to the Buyer.
10. Property in lots and risk
The Buyer shall not become the owner of any lot, and the Auctioneer shall have a lien thereon, until the Buyer has discharged the purchase price in full together with any other charges due, but after the fall of the hammer the risk of damage or loss shall nevertheless be the Buyer’s.
11. The Premium
The Buyer shall pay to the Auctioneer a premium of 22% of the hammer price together with VAT. (26.4% inclusive of VAT)
12. Default by Buyer If the Buyer fails to make payment in a way acceptable to the Auctioneer or to remove any lot or lots bought by him within 7 days of the auction or in any other material respect fail to comply with these conditions, the Auctioneer shall have the right, (a) to resell the lot or lots by public auction or otherwise without notice to the Buyer, and if any deficiency arises on such resale, after deducting the Auctioneer’s full costs and expenses, the Buyer shall be responsible to the Auctioneer therefore (but any net surplus to be the Seller’s) or, alternatively, (b) to store the lot at the Auctioneer’s premises or elsewhere and to release the lot to the Buyer only after payment in full of the purchase price together with any other charges due. The Auctioneer reserves the right to charge storage of 50p per lot per day on any lot or lots uncleared by the time specified together with any removal expenses. In addition, interest will be charged at 2.5% per month or part thereof (34.4% APR) on any accounts that remain unpaid in part or full 1 week after the sale. Interest and storage will be charged from the date of sale. In addition, the Buyer shall be liable for all legal and court costs incurred by the Auctioneers in pursuit of payment from the Buyer. The Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse any cheques and will not release lots purchased until evidence has been received that any cheque accepted has been cleared.
13. Release of Goods
Payment and clearance should be made within seven days after the sale. Goods will not be released until full payment has been cleared and a paid invoice produced. For clients arranging courier or third-party collection: written instruction must be received by the purchaser; identification will be requested from the courier and their vehicle’s registration number taken. For security purposes our premises are monitored by 24-hour CCTV
14. Definitions and interpretation
In these conditions: (a) Reference to the ‘the Auctioneer’ shall be taken to mean the firm of Gardiner Houlgate or any director, partner or employee thereof at the time of sale; (b) Buyers shall be deemed to be the principals unless to the prior knowledge of the Auctioneer they are acting as agent on behalf of a named principal; (c) ‘Forgery’ means a lot (i) which is so constituted as deliberately to deceive when considered in the light of its catalogue description, and (ii) whose value as such is materially less that if it had complied with the catalogue description; (d) The Interpretation Act 1978 shall apply to the general construction of terms and expressions used in these Conditions as if contained in a statute.
15. Law and Jurisdiction
These Conditions of sale are subject to English law, which shall apply to their construction as well as their effect. The Seller and Buyer agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
16. What is Temporary Importation?
Temporary Importation is a system that applies to lots which have been imported for sale from outside the EU. It allows the point of importation to be delayed until after the sale at auction. These lots are indicated in catalogues by the use of the following symbol * Only the Hammer Price will be treated as the import price and the Buyer’s Premium will be subject to UK domestic VAT at 20%. So whilst the Hammer Price will continue to be charged with Import VAT at 5% or 20” as appropriate, the Buyer’s Premium will always be charged with domestic VAT at 20% Lots subject to Temporary Importation will be offered under the Auctioneer’s Margin Scheme and will be subject to import VAT of either 5% or 20% on the buyer’s Premium. Anyone who wishes to buy outside the Margin Scheme should notify us immediately. An invoice under the normal VAT rules and charging VAT at 20% on both Hammer and Premium will then be issued
Temporary Importation should affect only private individual buyers who are resident within the EU. Anyone who is registered for VAT in the EU should be able to recover the VAT on the Buyer’s Premium either on their VAT returns or through the 8th Directive Refund Scheme. Any non-EU buyer who exports the lots from the EU will be able to have the VAT refunded provided the appropriate export regulations are complied with
17. Property sold with a * Symbol These items have been imported from outside the EU to be sold at auction under temporary importation. When Gardiner Houlgate releases such property to buyers in the UK, the buyer will become the importer and must pay Gardiner Houlgate import VAT at 5% on the Hammer Price These lots will be invoiced under the Auctioneer’s Margin Scheme. Gardiner Houlgate must bear VAT on the Buyer’s Premium and hence charge an amount in lieu of VAT at 20% on this Premium. This amount will form part of the Buyer’s Premium on our invoice and will not be separately identified VAT registered buyers from the EU should note that the import VAT charged on property released in the UK cannot be cancelled or refunded by Gardiner Houlgate VAT registered buyers from the UK should note that the invoice issued by Gardiner Houlgate for these items is not suitable evidence in respect of import VAT VAT registered buyers from the EU countries may be able to seek repayment of the import VAT paid by applying to HM Revenue and Customs. On request, immediately after the sale, the office can either ask HM Revenue and Customs to generate a C79 certificate (for UK buyers), or obtain a copy of the import C88 (for other EU VAT registered buyers), which may be used to claim recovery of the VAT. Otherwise Gardiner Houlgate may re-invoice the lot and charge VAT at 20% on both the Hammer Price and the Premium and provide a tax invoice to the buyer
18. CITES Restrictions
Any lots containing any amount of Brazilian rosewood and endangered species may be subject to restrictions when exporting outside of the EU. It will be the buyer’s responsibility to make sure that the relevant paperwork is in place before shipping. Some lots are sold with CITES article 10 certificates, allowing the commercial use of an item containing an endangered species. Lots subject to this are marked in the catalogue
Import/Export
It is the buyer’s responsibility to obtain the correct import/export licenses and CITES licenses for items which they have purchased. Gardiner Houlgate take no responsibility for the export of goods.
19. Gemstones
Many gemstones have been treated in various ways to enhance their appearance. For example, sapphires and rubies are routinely heat treated and emerald treated with oils and resins. Some stones may require re-treating or oiling periodically. Enhancement affects market value, and all Gardiner Houlgate estimates assume that gemstones may have been enhanced.
20.Artists Resale Rights (or Droit de Suite)
On certain lots marked in the catalogues and which are sold for a hammer price of £1000 or greater (converted into the currency of the sale using The Design and Artists Copyright Society threshold calculator on the date of the Sale) the Additional Premium will be the percentage of the amount of the Hammer Price calculated as follows:
£0-£50,000 4%
£50,000.01 to £200,000 3%
£200,000.01 to £350,000 1%
£350,000.01 to £500,000 0.5%
Exceeding £500,000 0.25%
* Gardiner Houlgate is a trading name of Bath Auction Rooms Limited, registered in England and Wales No. 5228635.
G ARDINER H OULG ATE
THE SPECIALIST AUCTIONEERS
DIRECTIONS TO OUR CORSHAM HEADQUARTERS
On the A4 from Bath or Chippenham turn off at the mini roundabout by the Hare & Hounds Pub towards Corsham town centre, turn immediately right at the next mini roundabout into Valley Road. After one mile cross narrow railway bridge and round right angle bend. Turn left after 600 yards into Leafield Industrial Estate.
Go straight through the estate and take the last turning on the right beforemeeting the public road again, just past Linpac and opposite Corsham Print. The Bath Auction Rooms are at the end of the road facing you.
Total time from Junction 17 - 10-15 minutes
Total time from central Bath - 15 minutes
Travelling by Train - we recommend Chippenham Station
Gardiner Houlgate, 9 Leafield Way, Corsham, Nr Bath SN13 9SW
