Musical Instruments - 10th March 2023

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8th, 9th & 10th March 2023

1515.

Recording King five string banjo, with 11" skin and geometric mother of pearl foliate inlay to the fretboard, case £150-250

1516.

Paramount by William L. Lange Style C tenor banjo, with inlaid resonator back, 11" skin, mother of pearl bird inlay to the fretboard and foliate carved heel, ivory pegs, scale length 22.75", case ** Ivory sale submission reference £600-800

1517.

Vega Vegaphone tenor banjo, stamped on the perch pole Made by The Vega Company, Boston. Mass.U.S.A., Professional Vegaphone, ser. no. 76192, with 11" skin, mother of pearl dot and star inlay to the fretboard, scale length 22.75", case

£400-600

1518.

Gretsch Broadkaster Supreme Model five string banjo, with 11" skin, geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard, scale length 26.5", case £500-700

1519.

Vega Style M Tu-Ba-Phone five string open back banjo, the perch pole stamped Made by The Vega Company, Boston.Mass.U.S.A., ser. no. 62850, with 11.75" skin, mother of pearl dot inlay to the fingerboard, scale length 26.25", case

£500-700

1520.

1520

Gibson TB3 Mastertone five string banjo, bearing the Gibson Mastertone guarantee label inside the resonator wall and stamped ser. no. 9024/31, Patent applied for, with 11" skin, geometric mother of pearl foliate inlay to the fretboard, scale length 26.25", case *This banjo is sold with a spare Gibson TB-3 metal ring

£1000-1500

1521.

Ode five string banjo bearing a label to the inside resonator wall inscribed Model no. 6500, ser. no. 10-80-26, Made in USA, with 11" skin, geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard, scale length 27.25", case £1000-1500

1522.

Epiphone Bandmaster Recording four string banjo, stamped ser. no. 5740 (year 1932), Patent Applied For on the metal resonator flange, with 11" skin, engraved mother of pearl shaped diamond inlay to the fretboard, ivory pegs, scale length 27", case ** Ivory sale submission reference £1100-1400

1523.

Fine Bacon & Day Silver Bell Montana four string banjo, inscribed on the brass ring guard B & D. Silver Bell no. 4 and bearing the maker's brass plaque screwed to the back, ser. no. 23983 (year 1927), with 11" skin, engraved brass and mother of pearl resonator, with foliate carved heel and geometric incised coloured motifs to the mother of pearl fretboard, scale length 23", case £2400-2800

1524.

Fine Stelling Staghorn five string banjo, bearing the Stelling trademark sticker to the inside resonator wall and another sticker inscribed serial no.: 4124 date : 4-26-94, also inscribed with the serial and date to the inside of the resonator back, with 11" skin, ornithological and stag stylised mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard and head, scale length 26", case £2500-3500

1525 (See page 7)

1524

1525.

Fine Gibson Florentine five string banjo, bearing the Gibson Mastertone guarantee label to the inside of the resonator wall and stamped ser. no. 9137/12 (year 1927), also bearing another label fixed to the inside resonator back inscribed Made in U.S.A. by Gibson, Inc. Kalamazoo, Mich., the resonator back cover carved and painted with a Coat of Arms with further stylised ribbon and foliate decoration to the sides and heel, with 11" resonator and mother of pearl overlaid fretboard painted with Italianate landmarks featuring buildings, bridges and canals, scale length 26", case

*This banjo has been restored by Adrian Farmer and a new neck has been made. The original neck and other original parts have been retained and are sold with the banjo

£5000-8000

Miscellaneous

1526.

'The Dandy New Windsor Patent Zither Banjo', bearing the maker's logo plate attached to the heel, with walnut banded resonator, 8.25" skin, mother of pearl dot markers to the fretboard and open peg box; also another five string zither banjo, the walnut banded resonator with F-holes to the sides, 8.5" skin, mother of pearl geometric and dot inlay to the fretboard and an open peg box, both in need of restoration (2) £30-50

1527.

Five string zither banjo, with walnut inlaid resonator, original 7.5" skin, geometric and mother of pearl dot inlay to the fretboard and an open peg box; also 'The Windsor Patent Five String Zither Banjo' (Patent no. 22234), with radiated inlaid resonator back, 8.75" skin, mother of pearl geometric and dot markers to the fretboard, foliate engraved machine heads, both in need of restoration (2)

£50-80

1528.

Fine and rare Martin ukulele, stamped C.F. Martin & Co, Nazareth, P.A. to the back of the headstock, with ivory bound table, back and sound hole, within a fitted case *Ivory sale submission reference A32TXJEQ

£1200-1400

1529.

George Formby Dallas E banjolele, with geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard, bearing an inlaid mother of pearl scroll plaque to the headstock inscribed George Formby and stamped E/1130 verso, scale length 13.75", within a fitted case

£500-600

1530.

The Windsor Model 3 Banjolin, stamped to the headstock and inscribed The Windsor Pyxe, 94 Newhall St B'ham.Inc on the silver plated tailplate, also bearing the Windsor 'Premier' trademark plate screwed to the perch pole, 10.5" skin, within a fitted case

£150-200

1528

1529

1531

1531.

Very fine and unique Bacon & Day Montana Silver Bell Ne Plus Ultra No. 6 banjo, with ornate gold plated pierced and engraved resonator, inscribed B & D Silver Bell no. 6 Ne Plus Ultra on the resonator ring guard, also inscribed on the headstock, with ivorine inlaid back, 11" skin and decorative inlay to the fretboard, also carved with a dragon to the heel, scale length 26", within the original fitted case

£4000-6000

1532.

Contemporary Gremlin five string banjo, with 11" skin, soft case

£60-100

1533.

Old veena/sitar with decorative painted floral bone banding, fluted bowl back and gilded dragon's head finial, 48" long, (in need of restoration); also a dark painted wooden stem drum with 8 1/2" skin, 20" high (2)

£200-300

1534.

Contemporary lute by and labelled Michael John Barker, with eleven rib satinwood back and spruce table; also sold with a tutor lute manual £100-200

1535.

Sonata autoharp, with soft case; also a tom tom drum and two contemporary Chinese violins, bow, case (4) £20-40

1536.

Countryman soprano banjo ukulele, with 8" skin and mother of pearl foliate inlay to the fretboard, hard case

£50-80

1537.

Three contemporary soprano ukuleles, by Tanglewood (Union Series), Sender (California Coast) and Makala (model no. MK-8N/907), all cased (3) £60-100

1538.

Contemporary Ashbury baritone ukulele, model no. AU60B, ser. no. 01/16880128, soft case; also another Ashbury concert model ukulele, no. AU-88CS-HS, hard case (2) £60-100

1539.

Contemporary Yamaha Guitalele, Model no. HLN138503; also a Baton Rouge 'Rock Your Life!' tenor eight string ukulele, model no. B2-T8sum, both with associated Stagg soft cases (2) £60-100

1540.

Contemporary Stagg handmade classic guitar, Model C542BK, ser. no. 0602/56, TGI soft case; also various other small instruments including two metal whistles, Wittner metronome, cased tambourine, 10" diameter etc £40-80

1541.

Lachenal & Co two row Anglo concertina, with twenty-one buttons on pierced mahogany ends, five-fold bellows, case

*This concertina is sold with a repair and service receipt from Nigel Stewart Concertinas dated 15/07/2019 £100-150

1542. Small quantity of music and instrument stands; also a quantity of straps etc £30-60

1543.

Gear4Music contemporary banjo with 11" skin, Ritter soft case

£40-60

1544.

Good Lachenal & Co 'The Edeophone' English System treble concertina, no. 58714, with forty-eight metal buttons on foliate pierced metal ends, six-fold bellows, case

£1200-1600

1545

1545.

Good Wheatstone & Co Aeola English System treble concertina, no. 27056, with forty-eight metal buttons on pierced foliate metal ends, six-fold bellows, case

£1500-2000

1546.

Good Wheatstone & Co Aeola English System treble concertina, no. 28283, with forty-eight metal buttons on pierced foliate metal ends, six-fold bellows, case

£1500-2000

1547.

Good Wheatstone & Co Aeola English System concertina, no. 30824, with seventy-two metal buttons on foliate pierced wooden ends, eight-fold bellows, case

£2500-3500

1548.

Good Lachenal & Co English System concertina, no. 33245, with forty-eight metal buttons on pierced foliate wooden ends, fivefold bellows, case

£500-700

1544

1549.

Early 19th century English harp-guitar by and inscribed Stevenson, no. 8 New Turnstile, London above the fretboard, the black lacquered body with three ribs and one sound hole slot, the table with attractive gilded decoration, the fingerboard with twelve frets and the head in the shape of a harp, 32.5" long

£300-500

1550.

Early 19th century English harp-lute by and inscribed Light, Foley Place, London above the fretboard, the black lacquered body with seven ribs and two sound holes, the table and sound hole edged with gilt flowers and foliage, giltwood sunburst rose, within a repeating foliate border, the fingerboard with seven frets, with seven strings over the fingerboard and five diapasons, the fluted column terminating in a gilt painted scroll, four tuning rings and one capo tasto position, 33" long

£600-800

1551.

Late Victorian/Edwardian portable harmonium inscribed J.M. Hay, Stirling, upon foliate inlaid cheval supports united by a stretcher with two foot pedals, 32" high, 28" wide

£60-100

1552.

Interesting early 19th century French mahogany square piano, inscribed L'Epine, Boulevard Montmartre no. 10 á Paris, 1806 on the satinwood fascia board; also inscribed internally on the sound board Jean Caspar Kiening, Rue St Martin, no. 245 á Paris, 1805, the five and a half octave keyboard, FF to C3, with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals, double action with overdampers, also with two foot pedals attached to a cross stretcher controlling the damper lift in the bass and treble, supported upon circular brass bound tapering legs, 60.5" wide

*This piano also bears a partially legible label stuck to the pine sound board cover inscribed Lement Dan...

*Ivory sale submission reference XCNDPBE5

£600-1000

1546 (See page 8)

1547 (See page 8)

1548

1553.

Good mahogany and ebony strung square piano by Clementi & Co of London, the fascia board inscribed New Patent, Clementi & Co, Cheapside either side of stylised scrolling foliage, ser. no. 12015, fitted with a single pedal and supported upon seven turned tapering legs terminating in brass caps and castors, 68" wide, 25" deep, 33" high

*This piano has undergone professional restoration and is in good playing condition. It also retains the original strings and hammer leathers and, overall, is in reasonable original condition

£2500-3500

1554.

Square piano by John Melly, Dublin, circa 1800, the case lid veneered in handsomely-figured mahogany, the sides similarly veneered in panels with rosewood and kingwood crossbanding, the centre and corner panels each with a marquetry plaque, the satinwood fasciaboard painted with scrollwork and foliage, the cheeks with an ebony oval plaque inset with Prince of Wales feathers, the five octave keyboard, FF to f3 omitting FF♯ , with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals, single action, the dampers now absent, the soundboard covered by a five-panel Venetian swell, the mechanism now disconnected and the pedal absent, on frame stand with square tapered legs veneered en suite with case and inlaid with a floral motif, 63.25" wide, 22" deep, 31.5" high

** Ivory sale submission reference AJJY3K6M

**We believe that the case is very much in the style of the Irish cabinet maker William Moore. An original damper has been retained which could be a useful template in any future restoration

£700-1000

1555.

Interesting round fronted English square piano c1800 by G. Dettmer and Son, the fascia board enamel plaque inscribed 'New Improvement by G. Dettmer and Son, Patent Pianoforte Makers, No.7 Gresse Street, Rathbone Place, London', the mahogany case with ornate holly and stained fruitwood stringing and chevrons, ivory naturals and ebony accidentals supported upon the original French style square tapered stand with inlaid matching shelf stretcher, 5 and a half octaves FF - c4, double action, width: 71.5", depth: 24.5"

*Ivory sale submission reference DJBB15LJ

This piano was made circa 1800 by George W. Dettmer with his initials G.W.D still inked and evident on the soundboard. It is a very unusual design, having rounded corners on such an early instrument. Dettmer was a quality maker and this instrument shows potential of being a good playing instrument as well as a stunning piece of furniture, after careful restoration

£500-1000

1553

1556.

Good Welmar grand piano, manufactured by Whelpdale, Maxwell & Codd Ltd, 47 Conduit Street, London frame no. 81404, sound board no. 20083, upon square tapering legs terminating in brass castors, 72" long, 58" wide; also with a mahogany box seat piano stool and contemporary Canterbury (3)

* This piano has come to us from a local property and is in excellent playing condition

£600-1000

1557.

Italian Eko Ranger XII twelve string Dreadnought guitar; also a large six string banjo, unnamed, with 16.25" skin, spare skin and hard case

£80-120

1558.

Contemporary sitar, 48" long, case; also a homemade electric lap zither, 38" long (2)

£40-80

1559.

Old bandurra with pear shaped spruce table; also a Singh Givson electric mandolin (2)

£30-60

1560.

Eko five string inlaid banjo, soft case; also another Eko six string banjo, soft case (2)

£150-250

1561.

Clifford Essex & Son The 'Clipper' five string banjo, no. 6563, with geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard, hard case

£100-150

1556

1554 (See page 10)

1565

1562.

Good Clifford Essex Regal five string banjo, with decorative inlaid resonator, fine mother of pearl geometric inlay to the fretboard and shaped head, 11" skin, scale length 26.5", hard case

£400-600

1563.

Interesting collection of various musical instrument reference books, sheet music and scores including Franz Schubert - die Forelle, facsimile edition; Dan Erlewine - Guitar Repair Manual Book (latest edition) and many other classical guitar, lute, educational, theory, history and biographical books etc

£40-80

1564.

Kala Acacia tenor electro-acoustic ukulele, Model no. KA-ASAC-TE-C, no.1411, gig bag

£250-350

1565.

Premier Signia Maple drum kit, comprising 23" kick, 16" floor tom, 14" and 13" rack toms and 14" snare, sold with associated hardware

£300-600

1566.

Premier Signia Maple four piece drum kit comprising 21" kick drum and 12", 10" and 8" rack toms (4)

£300-600

1567.

Remo Acousticon R four piece drum kit, comprising 21" kick drum and 16", 13" and 10" toms

£100-200

1568.

Gretsch three piece drum kit plus snare, comprising 20" kick drum, 16" floor tom, 13" rack tom and 14" snare

£100-200

1569.

Pearl All Maple Shell snare drum with 12" head, 6" shell

£80-120

1570.

Pearl Hammered Brass Shell snare drum, made in Japan, ser. no. 491108, with 14" head and 6" shell

£100-200

1569

1572 (See page 13)

1576 (See page 13)

1580

1578.

Good selection of spare drum head skins for kick, tom and snare drums

£50-100

1579.

Two spare Pearl brass shells for snare drums, a wooden drum rim, a chrome drum rim, a Tone Deaf Music tambourine, a Stagg tambourine, a Meinl tambourine, three harmonicas, a Meinl hi-hat tambourine and an LP percussion rack tambourine

£50-100

1580.

Zildjian 8" Splash cymbal; together with a Zildjian Avedis Brilliant 10" Splash cymbal (2)

£40-80

1581.

Pair of Zildjian Avedis 14" cymbals (2)

£40-80

1582.

1584

1571.

Diamond Electronic Drums mesh top drum, with 12" head £30-60

1572.

Pearl Signature Series Omar Hakim Model snare drum, with 13" head and 4" shell

£100-200

1573.

Good quality snare drum, possibly homemade, with 14" head and 6" shell

£50-100

1574.

Two unbranded snare drums, possibly homemade, one with 14" head and 6" shell, the other 14" head and 3" shell (2)

£80-120

1575.

Pearl Sensi Tone snare drum with 15" head and 4" shell

£40-80

1576.

Pearl Mahogany Classic limited edition snare drum, with 14" head and 6" shell

£80-120

1577.

Pearl Mahogany Classic limited edition snare drum, with 14" head and 6" shell

£80-120

Zildjian 16" thin crash cymbal; together with a Zildjian 17" medium thin crash cymbal and a Stagg CH22 china cymbal

£50-100

1583.

Zildjian Avedis 22" ride cymbal

£30-60

1584.

Zildjian Avedis A Custom 14" crash cymbal; together with a Zildjian Avedis A Custom 15" crash cymbal (2)

£80-120

1585.

Zildjian Dyno Beat 13" hi-hat cymbal; together with a Zildjian K 13" top hi-hat cymbal (2)

£50-100

1586.

Zildjian K China Boy 19" china cymbal; together with an unbranded 12" china cymbal and a Zildjian Oriental 11" trash splash cymbal (3)

£80-120

1587.

Zildjian K 18" cymbal; together with a Zildjian 20" Ping Ride cymbal (2)

£80-120

1588.

Istanbul Mehmet pair of 12" heavy hi-hats, bearing Mehmet's signature to the reverse (2)

£80-120

1589.

Paiste Signature 20" Dry Heavy Ride cymbal

£80-120

1593

1590.

Selection of Le Blond semi-rigid drum cases

£30-60

1591.

Selection of Protection Racket drum gig bags

£40-80

1592.

Waltons Real Irish Bodhran drum, 16.25" diameter; also two old trombone mutes and an accordion keyboard front (4)

£10-20

1593.

Rare National Triolian resonator mandolin, with mother of pearl dot inlay to the fretboard and trademark National badge to the head, within a modern bespoke case

£600-800

1594.

Good brand new and unplayed Ludwig Weather Master five piece drum set *This drum set is in the original Ludwig factory packaging

£200-400

LOTS 1595 - 1800 NO LOTS

Brass & WoodWind

1801.

Five cased metal flutes without head joints by: J.R. Lafleur & Son Limited, two Hernals (S-100), Gemeinhardt (M2) and Selmer gold seal (5)

£50-80

1802.

Two cased metal flutes by: W.T. Armstrong inscribed 104 28 55961 and Pearle, NS-600E, 21-8655 (2)

£60-100

1803.

Three cased metal flutes by: J.R. Lafleur & Son Ltd, B & H 78 and J.M. Grassi (3)

£60-100

1804.

Boosey & Hawkes 'The Edgware' metal flute, case; also an Armstrong metal piccolo, Model 299, ser. no. 28.32808, case (2)

£60-100

1805.

Yamaha 211 SII metal flute, case, owners manual and original box

£50-80

1806.

Leblanc III blackwood clarinet, ser. no. 1454B, within a double case; also a Boosey & Hawkes Imperial blackwood clarinet, ser. no. 37023, with G. Howarth & Sons mouthpiece, case (2)

£100-150

1807.

G.Leblanc Symphonie Model blackwood clarinet, ser. no. 1364, case; also a Boosey & Hawkes ebonite Imperial E-flat clarinet, case (2)

£100-150

1808.

Boosey & Hawkes Imperial 926 blackwood clarinet, ser. no. 38233, case; also a D. Noblet 'Artist' blackwood clarinet, ser. no. S1077, case (2)

£100-150

1809.

Leblanc Esprit contemporary clarinet, ser. no. 80397, case

£80-120

1810.

Good pair of Buffet Crampon blackwood clarinets in A and B-flat, ser. no. F151037 and 128127, one mouthpiece only, case

£500-800

1811.

Pair of Noblet blackwood clarinets, A and B-flat, ser. nos. A95430 and B81712, case

£400-600

1812.

Good pair of Boosey & Hawkes Imperial 926 blackwood clarinets, ser. nos. 264384 and 254186, case (spare barrel)

£500-800

1813.

Good pair of Boosey & Hawkes Symphony 1010 blackwood clarinets, ser. no. 484479 and 482503, case

£800-1200

1814.

Pair of Boosey & Hawkes Symphony 1010 clarinets in A and Bflat, made in 1985, within original plush lined fitted case

£750-1000

1815.

Pair of H. Selmer M-Series clarinets in A and B-flat, ser. nos. M8341 and N256, case

£300-500

1816.

Good English boxwood and ivory double flageolet, by and stamped Bainbridge, 85 Holborn Hill, London, New Patent, within a mahogany case

**Ivory sale submission reference R1KL7REG

£300-500

1817.

Bach gold lacquered trumpet, ser. no. B71609, mouthpiece, stand and case

£20-40

1818.

Set of old Northumbrian pipes, unnamed, with brass ferrules and green tartan bag, cased

*These pipes are sold with some old written maintenance and instruction notes written on parchment; also there are two song and tune books

£300-500

1819.

Lewington Model S81 metal flute, case; also a Pearl PF-501 metal flute ser. no. 003817, case (2)

£60-80

1820.

Selmer Sterling blackwood clarinet, ser. no. 6571, case

£60-100

1821.

Good Henri Selmer MK VI gold lacquered tenor saxophone, ser. no. 105762 (1963), case (with crook and mouthpiece)

£2000-3000

1821 (See page 15)

1822.

1824

Holton Professional Model gold lacquered double French horn, case £100-200

1823.

Besson & Co old tuba, class A, with floral engraved bell; also a Besson & Co Class A brass French horn and an old bugle (3) £60-80

1824.

Good Henri Selmer 80 Super Action Series II gold lacquered tenor saxophone, ser. no. 574575, (1998), with crook and Super Tone Master mouthpiece, fitted case

*This saxophone is sold with the original instrument passport dated 11.2.99 from the Bath Music Centre Limited £1200-1800

LOTS 1825 - 2000 NO LOTS

Part I

Violins & Violas

2001.

German violin circa 1900, 14 1/8", 35.90cm; also another violin circa 1930 labelled Supplied by Boosey & Hawkes Ltd, 295 Regent Street, London W1, 14 1/8", 35.90cm (2) £100-150

2002.

Late 19th century violin labelled Francesco Ruggieri..., 14", 35.60cm, case

*This violin is sold with a nickel mounted violin bow stamped Paesold £120-160

2003.

Early 20th century violin labelled Imperial, 13 15/16", 35.40cm, case

*This violin is sold with a nickel mounted violin bow stamped Germany... £100-150

2004.

Early 20th century German violin, 14 1/8", 35.90cm, two bows, case £70-100

2005.

Late 19th century violin labelled Antonius Stradivarius..., 14 3/16", 36cm, bow £80-120

2006.

Two old full size violins, a three-quarter size violin and a bow £30-60

2007.

Box of miscellaneous violin parts, including chin rests, shoulder rests etc £20-40

2008.

Very large quantity of violin fittings, including chin rests, tailpieces and strings etc

£30-60

2009.

Old W.E. Hill & Sons fitted violin case; also another similar case (2) £20-40

2010.

Good oblong double violin case with plush burgundy lined interior; also various violin soft covers (7)

£40-60

2011.

Very large quantity of various violin fittings including chin rests, tailpieces, closing clamps and strings etc

£40-80

2012.

Two old three-quarter size violins, a half size violin and a child's violin (4)

£20-40

2013.

Early 20th century double purfled violin, 14 1/2", 36.80cm; also a late 19th century German half size violin, 13 9/16", 34.50cm (2)

£30-50

2014.

Mid 20th century Bohemian full size violin; also a three-quarter size violin and two half size violins (4)

£20-40

2015.

Early 20th century violin labelled Jacobus Stainer...; also stamped Stainer below the button, 14 1/16", 35.70cm; also another violin labelled Copy of Stainer, circa 1900, 14", 35.60cm (2)

£60-100

2016.

Early 20th century Stradivari copy violin, 14 1/16", 35.70cm; also another late 19th century French violin, 14 1/16", 35.70cm (table sound post crack) (2) £100-150

2017.

French JTL violin circa 1910, 14 3/16", 36cm, case £100-150

2018.

German three-quarter size violin circa 1920, 13 5/16", 33.80cm; also another early 20th century three-quarter size violin, 13 1/16", 33.20cm (2)

£50-80

2019.

Early 20th century Stradivari copy violin, 14", 35.60cm £100-150

2020.

French JTL violin labelled A:Salvator, Paris..., 14 1/16", 35.70cm £120-180

2021.

Interesting and rare matchstick violin, 14 5/16", 36.40cm; also a Stentor student child's violin outfit, 11 1/8", 28.20cm, bow, case (2) £100-150

2022.

Good late 19th century French violin in need of restoration, 14 1/8", 35.90cm £100-150

2023.

Interesting early 19th century English violin, unpurfled, illegibly stamped to the inner back, 14", 35.60cm £120-180

2024.

Early 20th century German three-quarter size violin labelled Atelier fur Kunstlerischen, Geigenbau, Alban Voigt & Co. Sachsen & London, Anno 1905, no. 3039, 13 1/4", 33.70cm £80-120

2025.

Contemporary viola, unlabelled, 16 1/16", 40.80cm £150-200

2026.

Large quantity of new and old violoncello and violin tailpieces £30-60

2027 (See page 18)

2028 (See page 19)

2027.

French violin stamped Breton on the button, 14 1/16", 35.70cm £60-100

2028.

German violin labelled Sebastien Kloz..., with scratched purfling, 14", 35.60cm

£120-180

2029.

Early 20th century German violin, 14 1/8", 35.90cm £150-250

2030.

Eastern European violin circa 1920, 14 1/16", 35.70cm £50-80

2031.

Late 19th century German violin, 14 3/16", 36 cm £200-300

2032.

Oblong plush lined double violin case

£20-40

2033.

Three various size violin cases, a soft violoncello case, bundle of bows and some violin and bow fittings including pegs, chin rests and frogs etc

£25-45

2034.

Good full size brown leather violin case by and stamped W.E. Hill & Sons, London, England in gold lettering to the side, with plush green lined fitted interior

£40-80

2035.

Quantity of violin and viola closing clamps; also a quantity of violoncello closing clamps and some double bass closing clamps

£50-100

2036.

Violin/viola thicknessing calliper, case, electric rib bending iron with strap; also a large quantity of various new and used stringed instrument fittings including chin rests, tailpieces, bridges and end pins etc

£60-100

2037.

Large quantity of violoncello fittings including bridges, tailpieces and spikes etc

£40-80

2038.

Quantity of old violin fittings, including bridges, tailpieces and chin rests etc

£20-40

2039.

Two boxes of violin tailpieces

£20-40

2040.

Very large quantity of old used wooden violin pegs

£30-60

2041.

Quantity of old used violin bridges; also a small quantity of shoulder rests

£25-45

2042.

Quantity of violin strings and a small quantity of repair wood

£20-40

2043.

Double bass folding stand; also five other violin/violoncello stands (6)

£25-45

2044.

Eight various old violin cases (8)

£20-40

2045.

Bam violin case with bow tube

£30-50

2046.

Various interesting violin backs and fronts for restoration

£100-150

2047.

French child's Medio Fino violin circa 1900, 10 1/2", 26.60cm, bow, case

£120-180

LOTS 2048 - 2060 NO LOTS

BOOKS

2061.

Large quantity of Strad magazines from 2009 to 2019 (not a complete run); also a small quantity of hardback and paperback books relating to stringed musical instruments

£20-40

2062.

Large quantity of old Sotheby's musical instrument auction catalogues from the 1970s to the early 2000s, no complete runs (over 100)

£30-60

2063.

Sixteen early bound volumes of The Strad magazine dating from 1900 to 1925

£40-80

2064.

Albert W. Cooper - The Cooper Collection, Volume Two; also Brian W. Harvey - The Violin Family and Its Makers in The British Isles and Gerald V. Kilbride - Violin Bridges; also a small quantity of London specialist musical instrument auction catalogues (20)

£25-45

2065.

Walter Hamma - Meister Italianischer Geigenbaukunst; also William Henley - Universal Dictionary of Violins & Bow Makers, 1973 edition and four other books relating to stringed musical instruments (6)

£50-80

2066.

Jorgé Pozas - The Golden Age of Violin Making in Spain, copy number 384-R/1000

£200-300

2067.

The Carlo Bergonzi Violins in Baron Johann Knoop's Collection, Treasures of Italian Violin Making 3, published by Scrolladzza & Zanre

£120-160

2068.

Carlo Chiesa & Duane Rosengard - The Stradivari Legacy, deluxe edition, with foreword by Charles Beare, published by Peter Biddulph, London 1998, deluxe edition, (as new, in slip case)

£120-150

2069.

Charles Beare - Antonio Stradivari, The Cremona Exhibition of 1987 (as new, in slip case)

£150-200

2070.

Carlo Chiesa & Duane Rosengard - The Stradivari Legacy, foreword by Charles Beare, published by Peter Biddulph, London 1998 (as new, in slip case)

£60-80

2071.

Andrew Hooker - Mr Black's Violins, limited edition of 1500

£50-80

2072.

Sylvette Milliot - History of the Parisian Violin Making from the XVIIIth Century to 1960, Tome II: The violin makers of the XVIIIth century; also Les Violons - Venetian Instruments, Paintings and Drawings, Hotel DeVille de Paris/Salle Saint-Jean (2)

£30-50

2073.

William Henry Hill, Arthur F. Hill, F.S.A. and Alfred Ebsworth HillAntonio Stradivari, His Life and Work (1644-1737); also by the same authors, The Violin-Makers of The Guarneri Family (1626-1762), Their Life and Work, box set 1980 editions

£150-250

2074.

Rene Vannes - Dictionaire Universel des Luthiers, published 2003 £40-80

2075.

John Milnes and Derek Wilson - The Hill Bow Makers, 1880-1962 £40-60

2076.

Walter Hamma - Meister Italianischer Geigenbaukunst; also Les Violons - Venetian Instruments, Paintings and Drawings, Hotel DeVille de Paris/Salle Saint-Jean (2)

£50-80

2077.

Sotheby's - The Sam and Rie Bloomfield Foundation, London, catalogue of the auction, Wednesday 23rd November 1988 at 6pm; also Sotheby's - Musical Instruments London, auction Thursday 14th November 1985 at 10.30am, both hardbacks and Marlin BrinserDictionary of 20th Century Italian Violin Makers (3)

£20-40

2078.

William Henley - Universal Dictionary of Violin & Bow Makers, reprinted 1973 edition

£50-80

LOTS 2079 - 2200 NO LOTS

BOWS

*Please check CITES regulations regarding export of bows containing elephant ivory prior to purchasing

2201.

Unique electric steel bow bending iron designed to accommodate five bows at a time, 37" wide overall £100-200

2202.

Good twenty-four division burgundy plush lined fitted bow case; also three other bow cases in tired condition (4)

£60-100

2074

2075

2203.

Good twelve division bow case, with burgundy plush lined interior

£30-60

2204.

Violin bow stick by and stamped Vtor Fetique á Paris in need of extensive restoration; also a nickel mounted violin bow stamped Lupot, another nickel mounted violin bow, unstamped and two bow sticks, one faintly stamped (5) £100-200

2205.

Three nickel mounted violoncello bows, unstamped (3) £100-150

2206.

Two old nickel mounted violin bows, both unstamped (2) £100-150

2207.

Twelve nickel mounted violin bows (12) £60-100

2208.

Silver mounted violin bow stamped K. Penzel on the handle and Germany underneath the handle behind the frog, 64gm; also a nickel mounted violin bow stamped Penzel, 59gm (2) £150-250

2209.

German nickel mounted violin bow stamped W. Seifert, 60gm; also another German nickel mounted viola bow stamped R. Paesold, 75gm (2)

£100-200

2210.

Three old unstamped nickel mounted violin bows (3) £100-200

2211.

German silver mounted violin bow stamped Dodd, 56gm; also another silver mounted violin bow stamped Bausch, 57gm and another silver mounted violin bow stamped Vuillaume with repaired head, 60gm (3)

£150-250

2212.

Four old nickel mounted violin bows, all unstamped (4) £100-200

2213.

Five old nickel mounted violin bows, stamped R. Paesold, Conservatory, Tourte (two) and another illegibly stamped (5)

£150-250

2214.

Three silver mounted and two nickel mounted violin bows, all unstamped (5)

£100-200

2215.

Four old silver mounted violin bows, all unstamped (4)

£200-300

2216.

Three old silver mounted violin bows, all unstamped (3)

£150-250

2217.

Four silver mounted violin bows, all unstamped (4)

£200-400

2218.

German nickel mounted violin bow by and stamped L. Bausch, 54gm; also another German nickel mounted violin bow, unstamped, 53gm (partially haired) (2)

£200-300

2219.

Two good contemporary unused German Dragonetti pattern double bass bows (2)

£150-250

2220.

Contemporary double bass bow, unstamped, 112gm

£80-140

2221.

Old bow stick, unstamped, 39gm; together with an old violin bow stick, unstamped, 35gm (2)

£120-180

2222.

Violin bow stick stamped Cerpi, 39gm

£15-30

2223.

Good English silver mounted violin bow by and stamped Taylor, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 57gm (without hair)

£500-800

2224.

Contemporary Baroque viol bow, unstamped, with ebony frog and baluster turned ebony adjuster, 67gm

£100-150

2225.

Fine and interesting French silver mounted violin bow stamped F.N Voirin under the frog, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 62gm

£500-800

2226.

German nickel mounted violin bow by and stamped Gustav Prager G.P., the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 59gm (without hair)

£300-400

2227.

German nickel mounted violin bow of the Knopf School, unstamped, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with small pearl eyes and with a nickel overlaid ebony adjuster, 64gm £300-400

2228.

French silver mounted violin bow stamped Louis Bazin, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 53gm £300-500

2229.

German silver mounted violin bow, faintly stamped, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 60gm £150-250

2230.

German nickel mounted violin bow stamped Nach L. Bausch, 55gm (without lapping)

£60-100

2231.

Silver mounted violin bow stamped Flaurus, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 60gm (repair to head)

£300-400

2232.

Nickel mounted violoncello bow stamped Emile Ouchard, the ebony frog inlaid with nickel rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 74gm (without hair and lapping)

£400-600

2233.

Nickel mounted violin bow stamped L. Morizot, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 54gm (without hair)

£250-350

2234.

French nickel mounted violin bow stamped Ch. Buthod á Paris, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 56gm (without hair)

£300-400

2235.

German nickel mounted violin bow stamped Bausch, the stick round, the ebony frog plain and with a nickel overlaid ebony adjuster, 57gm

£200-300

2236.

German nickel mounted violin bow stamped Otto Durschmidt, 60gm £150-250

2237.

German silver mounted violin bow stamped F. Winkler, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 61gm

£200-300

2238.

German silver mounted violin bow stamped Fr. Wunderlich, Leipzig, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 55gm

£250-350

2239.

German silver mounted violin bow stamped F. Winkler, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 55gm £200-300

2240.

German silver mounted violin bow stamped *W.E. Dorfler, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands and mother of pearl dot inlay, 61gm

£250-350

2241.

German silver mounted violin bow stamped Albin Hums, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 56gm

£200-300

2242.

French silver mounted violin bow stamped Cuniot-Hury, 60gm (the end of this stick has been spliced)

£60-100

2223 (See page 20) 2225 (See page 20)

2243.

Silver mounted violin bow stamped Ch Husson á Paris, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 59gm

£300-500

2244.

Nickel mounted violin bow stamped Tourte, 47gm (without hair and lapping)

£60-100

2245.

Silver mounted violoncello bow, indistinctly stamped, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 87gm

£250-450

2246.

German silver mounted viola bow stamped Albert Nurnberger**, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 69gm

** Ivory sale submission reference 4P64UQCX

£500-800

2247.

Silver mounted violin bow stamped E. Sartory á Paris, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 65gm

** Ivory sale submission reference Y6TCST67

£2000-3000

2248.

Interesting Baroque violin bow, indistinctly stamped, the stick round, the palissander frog inlaid with a mother of pearl star, with turned adjuster, 41gm

** Ivory sale submission reference NHTXSRTL

£250-450

2249.

Baroque violin bow, unstamped, the stick round, the ebony frog plain and with a turned bone adjuster, 54gm

** Ivory sale submission reference URZWH39T

£200-300

2250.

Interesting old violoncello bow, unstamped, the stick round, the frog plain and with a turned bone adjuster, 62gm (repair to frog and hairline crack in the head)

** Ivory sale submission reference 81EEL4A2

£250-350

2251.

Jerome Thibouville Lamy nickel mounted violin bow stamped Grandini, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 52gm (without hair and lapping)

** Ivory sale submission reference 8SSC35ET

£250-350

2255 (See page 23)

2252.

French nickel mounted violin bow faintly stamped L. Morizot, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with nickel rings enclosing pearl eyes and with a nickel overlaid ebony adjuster, 63gm (without lapping)

** Ivory sale submission reference 8YV3V78A

£350-550

2253.

Violoncello bow faintly stamped Fetique á Paris, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with nickel rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 78gm

£1000-1500

2254.

Good silver mounted violin bow stamped H.L.G., the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 60gm

£2000-2500

2255.

Silver mounted violoncello bow stamped Dodd, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 64gm

£600-800

LOTS 2256 - 2400 NO LOTS

PART II VIOLINS & VIOLAS

2401.

Dutch violin probably by Alphons Van Hoof and labelled Aures te Fidibus Juret Oblec Tare Canoris Alphonsius Van Hoof Liutaro fecit Antverpiae, no. 202, 1928, the two piece back of fine curl with medium curl to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a reddish colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm, two bows, case (professionally repaired sound post crack in the back)

£2000-3000

2402.

Good contemporary viola labelled Jay Haide, Ifshin Violins, Berkeley, Ca. 2001, 15 9/16", 39.50cm, bow, case

£250-350

2403.

Violin labelled Stefano Caponnetto, Catania-Via Petriera, 45, premiata fabbrica di Strumenti Musicali, Mandolini-Chitarre-Viole-BanjosUkuleles Specialita in Genere, the back of very faint medium curl with plainish 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 3/8", 36.50cm

£500-700

2404.

Violin labelled Benardo Calcarnie, Cremona, Anno 1875 and signed on the label, the two piece back of broad curl with similar wood to the head, the sides of plainish wood, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm, case

£500-800

2405.

19th century violin labelled Luigi Carlos, 14 3/16", 36cm, case

£200-300

2406.

Interesting 19th century violin, unlabelled, the one piece back of very faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a fine width grain slightly widening to the flanks and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 14 3/16", 36cm

*This violin is sold with a silver mounted violin bow stamped Thos Gray, (London) and another violin bow stick stamped Frz Meier with silver adjuster

£900-1200

2407.

Good contemporary German viola by and labelled Karl Bitterer. Mittenwald, Geigenbaumeister, 16 1/2", 41.90cm, case

£250-350

2408.

French violin by and stamped Mauchant, Rouver to the inner back, the one 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 plum red colour on a golden ground, 14 3/16", 36cm (repaired cracks in the table)

£500-700

2409.

French violin labelled Fait par l'Atelier de Paul Mangenot, Luthier á Mirecourt (Vosges), the two piece back of faint medium/broad 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 1/16", 35.60cm

£1300-1600

2410.

German violin circa 1890, 14 1/8", 35.90cm

£300-400

2411.

Good French violin by and labelled Laberte-Humbert, Paris, no. 553 Annee 1882, the two piece back of 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 plum red colour on a golden ground, 14 1/4", 36.20cm (at fault)

£600-800

2412.

Mid 19th century German violin, unlabelled, 14", 35.60cm

£300-400

2413.

19th century German violin possibly Lowendall, labelled and copy of Laurentius Storioni..., also stamped with the monogram SL below the button, 14 3/16", 36cm

£300-500

2414.

Good English viola by and labelled Made for Arthur Selbey by Laurence Cocker, Derby 1950, the one piece back of faint fine curl with medium curl to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 17", 43.20cm, case

*This viola has been made to the Richardson-Tertis (R.T.) design, not the later Tertis model, which is much larger

£500-800

2415.

Interesting 19th century violin with pronounced edging, labelled Jacobus Stainer..., 14 1/16", 35.70cm, bow, case

£300-500

2416.

Early 20th century French violin, unlabelled, 14 1/8", 35.90cm, bow, case

£300-500

2417.

Late 19th century German violin labelled Nicolaus Amatus..., 14 3/16", 36cm

£250-350

2418.

Interesting eccentric violin labelled Vincenzo Cavani...anno 1933, with exotic figured back, unusual outline with pronounced edging and oval shaped scroll, 14", 35.60cm

£300-500

2419.

French seven-eighth size violin labelled Lutherie Artistique, Vautrin PolAmati, 13 13/16", 35.10cm

£400-600

2420.

Early 20th century Maggini copy violin, with double purfling and extra turn in the scroll, 14 3/16", 36cm

£300-500

2421.

Hawkes & Sons Tyrolese violin, labelled, 14 3/16", 36cm

£300-400

2422.

Interesting late 18th/early 19th century violin labelled John Hart, 14 Princes St., Leicester Square, School of Goffriller Violin, Venice 1700, no. 290, the two piece back of plainish wood with similar wood to the head, the sides of faint medium curl, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 14 1/8", 35.90cm

£1000-1500

2423.

Good English violin by and labelled Walter H. Mayson, Manchester, A.D. 1888, inscribed in pencil on the label 'Hera' and signed, the two piece

back of broad curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of medium curl, the table of a broad width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/8", 35.90cm, case, two bows

£700-1000

2414

2427

2424.

Interesting 19th century English violin labelled J. Browne & Son, Musical Instrument Makers, 35, Victoria-St., Grimsby, no. 7207, 14 1/8", 35.90cm

£200-400

2425.

Violin labelled Julius A. Hubicka, Mistr Houslar, Praha 1943, the one piece back of fine curl with faint broad curl 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", 35.60cm

£500-700

2426.

French violin labelled Gustave Bazin, Eleve de Darte-Vuillaume, ExOuvrier de Ch.-J.-B. Collin-Mezin, de Paris, 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, 14 1/16", 35.70cm

£700-900

2428

2427.

Violin labelled Jules Merciolle, Luthier á Paris rue des Petits-Ecuries Annee 1931, no. 68, the one piece back of medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of fine curl, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm

£1200-1600

2428.

Violin labelled Amati Mangeno Figlio ed allievo di Alexandro fece in Bordo 1959; also labelled Joseph Guarnerius on the treble side, the two 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 reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 13 15/16", 35.50cm

£1000-1400

2429.

Violin labelled Just. Derazey, Luthier á Mirecourt, Vosges, 1878, the one piece back of faint fine 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 1/16", 35.70cm

£1500-2000

2430.

Good Scottish violin circa 1870, unlabelled, the one piece back of plainish wood with similar wood to the head, the sides of a faint medium curl, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a light rich brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm, case

£3000-5000

2431.

Interesting mid 19th century violin labelled Gio Giorgio Taningard fecit Romae, Anno 1746, 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, bow, case

£400-600

2432.

Good English violin by and labelled made by Thomas Smith at The Harp and Hautboy in Piccadilly, London 1743, the one piece back of vary 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 light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 3/8", 36.50cm, bow, case

*This violin is sold with a handwritten note inscribed 'for my dear little sweetheart, in exchange for one calf (please have any calf castrated) from Stewart with deepest thanks of love'

£3000-5000

2433.

Good contemporary double purfled viola labelled Michael Anthony, Workshop of Amadeus, London and Rome, no. BR12, anno 1991, the one piece back of plainish wood 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, 16 5/8", 42.20cm, case

£800-1200

2434.

Early 20th century French violin labelled Copie de J Bte. Vuillaume á Paris, 14 1/8", 35.90cm

£300-500

2429 (See page 26)

2430

2432

2433

2435.

Early 20th century German violin labelled Nicholaus Amatus..., 14 1/4", 36.20cm

£250-350

2436.

Interesting 18th century violin labelled Cahusac Mufickl..., Maker, Opposite St. Clements Church, in The Strand, London; also inscribed internally twice 'Made by John Kennedy in Woods Close Clerkenwell, London fecit July:13:1759', the one piece back of faint medium/broad curl with medium curl to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14", 35.60cm, case

*This violin is sold with a photocopy of the internal inscriptions mentioned, also see images online £1500-2500

2437.

English violin of the Furber School circa 1800, the two 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 reddishbrown colour on a golden ground, 13 15/16", 35.40cm £400-600

2438.

Good Bohemian violin by and labelled Joseph Tomasek... 1934, 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 golden-brown colour, 14 3/16", 36cm £900-1200

2439.

Good English viola by and labelled J.W. Owen, Maker Leeds; also signed John W. Owen, Leeds, June 23rd to the inner back above the label, the one 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 reddish colour on a golden ground, 16 5/8", 42.20cm, case £3500-4500

(See page 29)

2436

2438

2439 2440

2440.

2441

2445

2443.

English violin by John Betts in need of extensive restoration

£200-400

2444.

Interesting 19th century violin in need of some restoration, 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 reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.60cm £800-1200

2445.

2444

Good English violin by and labelled George Pyne, Maker, London, Anno 1915, also inscribed G. Pyne, London to the inner back above the label, the one piece back of very 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 golden-brown colour, 14 1/8", 35.90cm, case

£2500-3500

2441.

Good 18th century German violin by and labelled Joseph Kloz in Mittenwald an der Iser. AN.7074, 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 golden-brown colour, 14 1/8", 35.90cm, within a W.E. Hill & Son fitted violin case

*This violin retains its original saddle

£500-800

2442.

English violin by Richard Duke in need of extensive restoration

£200-400

Interesting violin in need of restoration, possibly by and labelled Franciscus Geiffenhof fecit, Viennae Anno 1781; also bearing a repairer's label dated 1812, the two piece back of birds eye maple with similar wood to the sides, the head of medium curl, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14", 35.60cm

£1500-2000

2446.

Good French violin circa 1830, bearing an indecipherable pencilled inscription to the inner back, the one piece back of fine curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of faint medium curl, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/8", 35.90cm

£600-800

2447.

19th century Stradivari copy violin, 14 3/16", 36cm

£400-600

2448.

Violin labelled EM Reims, Ste Cecile de Champagne no. 6 Anno 1905, the two piece back of medium curl with faint medium curl to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain slightly widening to the flanks and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14", 35.60cm

£1500-2000

(See page 29) 2449

2449.

Italian violin by and labelled Antonio Lechi, fece Cremona 1923; also signed on the label, the two piece back of medium/fine curl with plainish wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a dark reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm

£1000-1500

2450.

Scottish violin by and labelled Made by John Lowe, Glasgow, 1924, no. 21, 14", 35.60cm

£400-600

2451.

Violin labelled William H. Luff, Maker, London 1965, 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-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm

£1000-1500

2452.

Violin labelled Ch.J.-B. Collin-Mezin, Maitre-Luthier, Grand Prix Exposition

Universelle 1900, Paris, 'Le Victoriux', type Grand Solist; also signed in pencil to the inside back on the treble side, the one piece back of broad curl with similar wood to the head, the sides of medium curl, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm

£2000-3000

2453.

Interesting 19th century violin labelled Joseph Rocca fecit, Taurini anno Domini 1862 no. 185, 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 reddish colour on a golden ground, 14 1/8", 35.90cm

£1000-2000

2454.

Good English violin by and labelled John Rae, Maker, London, no. 53, 1908, the one 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 reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/8", 35.90cm

£800-1200

LOTS 2455 - 2500 NO

Violoncellos & Double Basses

2501.

Four double bass cases, three violoncello cases, three guitar cases, two ukulele cases and two xylophone cases (14) £20-50

2502.

Stagg HDB-200 electric stick bass, with stands and gig bag £100-150

2503.

Box of old violoncello necks and scrolls

£300-500

2504.

Two interesting 19th century violoncello matching fronts and backs, 29 1/2", 64.70cm and 29 1/4", 64.10cm respectively (no ribs) (2)

£300-500

2505.

Early 20th century French violoncello labelled Mansuy á Paris, 30 1/8", 76.50cm

£200-400

2506.

English violoncello labelled T. Grater Maker Anno 1916, Copy of Joannes Baptista Guadanini, Fecit Placentio Anno 1848, 29 3/8", 74.60cm, bow

£300-500

2507.

Good contemporary violoncello, 29 1/2", 74.90cm, bow, hard case £500-800

2508.

Late 19th century violoncello, unlabelled, the two piece back of fine faint curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a chocolate brown colour on a golden ground, 29 1/4", 74.30cm

£750-1000

2507

2508 (See page 32)

2453 (See page 30)

2454 (See page 30)

2509.

English violoncello by and labelled Franz Georg Rost, 44 Lemington Street, London W1, 1955. Born 9th February 1869, 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 an orange-brown colour on a golden ground, 30 1/8", 76.50cm, hard case

£1500-2500

2510.

French Mirecourt violoncello circa 1890 labelled Vuillaume á Paris,..., also stamped Vuillaume á Paris under the button, the two piece back of medium/fine curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 29 3/4", 75.60cm

£2000-3000

2511.

Interesting 18th century violoncello, unlabelled, the two 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 dark plum red colour on a golden ground, 27 3/4", 70.50cm, soft case

£2500-3500

2512.

Good English violoncello by and labelled Jeffery J. Gilbert, Peterborough, Fecit Anno MDCCCVL, the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table with stripped varnish of fine curl widening to the flanks and the original varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 30", 76.20cm, hard case

*The varnish on the table of this instrument has been stripped and a sound post crack repaired. The instrument is also sold with numerous historical receipts from Edward Withers Limited and J.P . Guivier & Co Limited. There are also several black and white photographs of the instrument before the varnish was taken off the table. A bridge, tailpiece, sound post and strings also accompany the lot

£2500-3500

2513.

Good late 19th century violoncello labelled Neuner & Hornsteiner

Mittenwald (Baiern 1886), the two piece back of faint medium curl with attractive purfled geometric decoration and inscribed 'in Silvis Viva Silui, Canora, Iam Mortua Cano', with similar curl to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain also with decorative purfling to the corners and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 29 1/4", 74.20cm

£3000-5000

2514.

Late 19th/early 20th century violoncello labelled Joannes Franciscus Pressenda.., the two piece back of fine/medium 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 light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 29 7/8", 75.90cm, soft case

£2000-3000

2515.

Good Italian violoncello labelled Officina Claudio Monteverde, Cremona; also signed in ink and dated 1923 on the label, the two piece back of medium/fine 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, 29 3/4", 75.60cm, bow, soft case

£3000-5000

2516.

Contemporary Rhegin quarter size double bass, total length of back 35 1/2" £40-80

2517.

Interesting Italian swell back double bass body by Joseph (Giuseppe) Marconcini, Ferrara, 1805, with steep sloping shoulders, violin corners, the back and sides of poplar and the table of spruce, length of back 42 7/8", stop length 22 1/4", ribs 7 1/4", upper bouts 18", waist 14 1/8", lower bouts 25 1/2"

*This double bass has an interesting history, having previously belonged to Zdzislav Faczysnski, who was a regular double bass player in two bands on Cunard's RMS Franconia in 1965. In 1968, the owner had the bass stolen from his cabin by a dock worker and it was later recovered in a junk shop, having had the varnish stripped with the label, neck and scroll gone missing. A full account of this story can be viewed, along with images of the instrument in the online catalogue images. The instrument, which was purchased later by Hamilton Caswell, is also sold with a carefully chosen plain maple block for making a new neck scroll in keeping with the flame-free Italian poplar of the back and ribs. Also accompanying this lot is a letter from Faczynski to Caswell dated 1967 recording the wording of the Marconcini label and an article written by Sergio Scaramelli with excellent photographs of another Giuseppe Marconcini double bass, which clearly provides a reference of the maker's characteristics

£1500-3000

2515

2518

2518.

Good French double bass of the Derazey School circa 1875, with flat back, violin corners, original French brass machine heads and endpin unit, the two piece maple back of plainish wood with faint medium curl to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, length of back 45 1/8", stop length 25", vibrating string length 43 1/4"

*The repair history of this double bass is as follows: John Castle, Newark, March 1884; Winter & Son, Hull 1887; F.W. (Francis William Calow) branded neck graft and internal label 24 Barton Street, Notts, 1941

£1500-3000

END OF SALE

2517 (See page 33)

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 Euros 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 Euros 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%

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

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