Friday 6th September 2024 at 11am
Gardiner Holdgate are delighted to announce that they have been instructed to sell the fine collection of antique keyboards belonging to Michael Turner. The collection will be offered for sale in our specialist Auction of Musical Instruments on Friday 6th December 2024. They will also be on view the week of this Music Auction.
In total there are 15 keyboards including Grand Pianos, Harpsichords, Spinets and square pianos by some of the top Luthiers from the 18th century. For further details please contact Jamie South.
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3211.
Great Exhibition of 1851 interest -Important, historic and unique harp-guitar with bespoke stand made by D. Jose Gallegos of Spain and signed in mother of pearl on a circular plate positioned beneath the sound hole, the back and sides constructed of rosewood, the spruce table with alternating geometric mother of pearl banding and with further ornate mother of pearl inlaid bands enclosing the sound hole, the harp fitted with twenty six strings and the guitar with two double coarse and four single strings; the instrument also fitted with an angled extended cello neck fitted with three strings, all the strings attached to a pierced foliate engraved metal plate fastened to the lower bouts of the table and bearing an oval plaque inscribed Malaga 1849, also bearing a monogram inscribed on a small gold oval plaque to the pierced guitar headstock, with original harp turning key and within a bespoke made plush lined case. This instrument is sold with the original ormolu and rosewood bespoke stand also made by D. Jose Gallegos, the stand fitted with height and horizontal adjustments, supported upon a short hexagonal tapered column and four curving pierced legs with folding extended ormolu scroll feet; also with a bespoke made carrying case.
* This instrument was shown at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London and famously recorded in a wood engraved print after the painter C.N. Jarvas, which was reproduced for all posterity by several sources including Dover Books. The instrument was awarded the medal of the council of S.M.D., and allegedly the praise of Queen Victoria and her husband Albert.
** The harp-guitar has a long and interesting history and more recently has been located in Madrid music shop for several years. Originally we understand the instrument was commissioned from Jose Gallegos by the Duke of Montpensier as a special present for his wife in about 1846. Apparently the maker took a full four years and spent 2000 duros in expense to complete it. The guitar was then taken to Seville and demonstrated in front of the Duke who unfortunately refused to receive or pay for the instrument. It is also alleged after the sale fell through that he played it twice for Queen Victoria and also gave several successful public concerts. He also moved to New York where again he performed on the instrument. The whereabouts of the guitar-harp after this and before it came be located in the Madrid music shop is unknown.
*** This instrument is also accompanied by a legal document indicating that the vendor has good title.
£30,000-40,000
Musical Instruments
1501.
English mahogany table-top single music stand circa 1870, the ledge supported upon a turned column and circular stepped base, 13" wide, 16.5" high overall; also an Arts & Crafts painted oak music ledge, 17.25" wide (2)
£65-85
1502.
Fine English xylophone circa 1800, with tuned clear glass bars, the case decorated in the chinoiserie manner, the lid painted with a small pagoda shelter under palms within gilded borders, supported upon brass foliate cast paw feet, with original matching beaters, 22.5" wide overall
£450-650
1503.
Silent practice keyboard by and signed 'Pratt, Read & Co: True Touch' circa 1920, 20" wide, 11" deep
£35-55
1504.
English mahogany adjustable duet music stand circa 1830, the twin lyre pierced ledges supported upon a circular column and quatrefoil plateau with turned feet
£450-650
1505.
Brass cased drum with six iron tensioners, three of which are extended to spikes, head diameter 35.0cm
£30-50
1506.
Two music page turners by 'THE BRITISH AND COLONIAL INDUSTRIES ASSN...LONDON W.C.1. MADE IN ENGLAND', circa 1920
£30-50
1507.
Set of seven large musical glasses in original varnished pine box, unsigned but made in England, first half on the 19th century, rim diameter or glasses 13.6cm - 14.8cm and box 86cm wide
£150-250
1508.
Five string open back banjo, with 11" skin and mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard; also another Kingston four string banjo, ser. no. 34808, in need of assembly, both cased (2)
£30-50
1504
1502
1507
1509.
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)
£60-100
1510.
Keech banjolele, W. Temlett small six string zither banjolin and a ukulele banjo (all in need of restoration); also three various size mandolin cases (6)
£40-80
1511.
Kala electric ukulele, case; also a Caroler autoharp, three Percussion Plus graduated drums, tambourine, Lark metal flute, case and a music stand (8)
£40-80
1512.
Small quantity of banjo parts, including tone rings etc
£40-80
1513.
Nineteen various banjo resonator covers (19)
£60-100
1514.
Fifteen various decorative and plain banjo necks, some unfinished and others in need of restoration (15)
£100-200
1515.
Twelve various decorative mother of pearl inlaid banjo necks by various makers, including Gibson, Vega, Epiphone, Gold Tone and Fender etc, all in need of some attention (12)
£150-250
1516.
Quantity of instrument making tools including; torque drivers, sound hole clamps, hand saws, chisels etc; also a quantity of copper shielding and silver fleece steel wool etc
£60-100
1517.
Large quantity of banjo tension screws; also four banjo arm rests
£40-80
1518.
Selection of banjo keys (over thirty)
£25-45
1519.
Large quantity of highly decorative abalone inlays; also a small quantity of bone
£50-150
1520.
Large quantity of truss rod covers, (over forty)
£40-80
1521.
Large quantity of new banjo bridges
£40-80
1522.
Large quantity of various new banjo pegs; also a large quantity of banjo tuning handles
£100-200
1523.
Large quantity of banjo screw fittings; also a large quantity of various size nuts and bolts etc contained within small table cabinets with fitted drawers and another two empty small five drawer tower cabinets, 12" high
£40-80
1524.
Interesting collection of banjo related information and ephemera including photographs, diagrams, newspaper cuttings and general technical information etc
£40-80
1525.
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.
£2000-2500
1525
1526.
Good modern mandolin by and labelled Martin Cole Luthier, Morwenstow, Cornwall, England, the pear shaped body with maple back and sides and spruce table, also inscribed Cole to the headstock, within bespoke fitted case
£400-600
1527.
Good Professional Model Hohner Morino 120 bass piano accordion, red marble finish, case
£400-600
1528.
Good Lachenal & Co English concertina, with fifty-four metal buttons on foliate pierced and inlaid ebonised ends, five-fold bellows, soft carrying case
£500-800
1529.
DW Drums PDPX7 drum kit, comprising kick drum, snare drum, two floor toms and three rack toms; together with a kick drum pedal, hi-hat stand, two cymbal stands and a kick drum pedal, cymbals include; a Solar by Sabian set with 14" hi-hat, 16" crash and 20" ride
£200-400
1530.
Wheatstone English concertina, with forty-eight bone buttons on pierced wooden ends, four-fold bellows, associated soft case
£150-200
1531.
Good Early Music Shop seven-coarse lute after Hieber, within a semi-rigid fitted case
£600-800
1526
1527
1528
1529
1530 (See page 6)
1532.
Good modern three-row Anglo concertina by Suttner Concertinas, no. 436, in C/G pitch, with thirty-one metal buttons on foliate pierced ends, seven-fold bellows, case
£1200-1800
1533.
Good modern Neapolitan mandolin, the bowl back with alternating coloured woods and the spruce table with abalone banding to the edge and sound hole, with further mother of pearl and abalone foliate inlay to the body, fretboard and head, within a fitted case
£80-140
1534.
Old unnamed banjo ukulele, with mahogany back and sides, 8" skin and geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard, case; also a Zenta five string banjo, with 11" skin, soft case (2)
£60-100
1535.
John Grey & Sons Kruna ukulele labelled Handmade by the Craftsmen of John Grey & Sons London, ser. no. 1289
£30-50
1536.
Neapolitan mandolin by and labelled Angelo Christini..., Napoli (Naples), case
£20-40
1537.
Good modern flat back pear shaped mandolin by and labelled Lawrence Bluhm, Luthier, Stoke Lacey 1997 and signed on the label, with banded maple back and sides and spruce table
£100-150
1538.
Clark mandolin bearing the maker's label inscribed Style A5v, no. 55 and signed on the label, with pear shaped sunburst finish body and mother of pearl dot inlay to the fretboard, hard case
£60-100
1531 (See page 6)
1539.
Recording King resonator mandolin, with pear shaped body, dot inlay to the fretboard and overlaid mother of pearl to the headstock bearing the maker's trademark badge, hard case
£120-180
1540.
1950s Harmony soprano ukulele, within original cardboard box with two contemporary information sheets; also a ukulele banjo case (2)
£50-80
1532
1541.
Square piano by John Hills, London, circa 1815, the mahogany case crossbanded with various woods primarily satinwood, the fascia board veneered with sycamore and crossbanded with rosewood and inscribed John Hills, Piano Forte Maker, 9, London Road, Obelisk, London surmounted by the Royal Coat of Arms of George III, over a long concave drawer flanked by two short drawers, the five and a half octave keyboard, FF to c4, with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals, double action with mop stick over-dampers, pedal operated damper lift, raised on six turned leg with ebonised rings terminating in brass caps and castors, width 66.5", depth 23 1/2"
* The piano was restored by David Winston of The Period Piano Company, by Appointment to HM The Queen; and featured in the film ‘Emma” starring Gwyneth Paltrow. Only one (square) piano is credited to Hills in Clinkscale [1700-1820 vol., p 145] which is probably this instrument.
** Ivory sale submission reference BPBFWQLR
£1000 -1500
1542.
18th century square piano by Fredericus Beck in need of restoration, the mahogany case with cable banding, the fascia board inscribed Fredericus Beck Londini fecit 1781, no. 10, Broad Street, Soho, with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals, supported on a stand with square tapering legs united by a shaped undertier, width 57", depth 20"
*This piano is also signed and dated by the maker in ink on the original sound board
** Ivory sale submission reference TPW8DT5L
£200-400
1541
1542
1543.
Modern Bentside spinet by and inscribed Stephen Fogg 1972 on the fascia board, within a green and black painted case, upon a stand with square tapering legs united by stretchers, 67" wide (max) by 26" deep (max) (at fault)
£200-400
1544.
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.
£200-400
1544
1543
1545.
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 required £800-1200
1546.
Good 18th century grand piano by Matthew and William Stodart, London 1794, within a mahogany case inlaid with holly stringing, the satinwood fascia board inscribed Matthoeus et Guiliemus Stodart, Londini Fecerunt, Golden Square, 1794, the five and a half octave keyboard, Ff to c4, English grand action with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals, two pedals controlling damper-lift and una corda, raised upon a square frame united by a stretcher and with brass wheels and two pedals, 88" long, 41.75" wide
* ivory sale submission reference XWHSX5DH £6000-8000
1545
1547.
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
£2000-3000
1548.
Mahogany and rosewood crossbanded square piano by John Broadwood & Sons circa 1820, the rosewood and satinwood fascia board inlaid with geometric brass motifs and inscribed John Broadwood & Sons, Makers to His Majesty & The Princesses, Great Pulteney Street, Golden Square, London, with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals, supported upon eight reeded tapering legs terminating in brass caps and castors, 68" wide, 26.5" deep, 33" high
*ivory sale submission reference QXJN9MLV
£100-200
1549.
Eddie Ryan 1988 signed Custom made 5 piece drum kit, with Split Mahogany Shells in Tony William Yellow including; Concert Toms with open front Bass drum, diameters 18"/14"/12"/10" with 14" inch Snare. Also with pearl hardware and Ludwig hardware to the snare.
£200-300
1550. NO LOT
1551.
The Windsor model 3 "Pyxe" mandolin, with 8 1/2" skin, case; also a modern Tony Dixon metal whistle, 23" long (2)
£50-100
1552.
The Ozark Professional Model 2255E mandolin, sunburst finish, within a fitted case
£50-80
1553.
Aria six string banjo with 11" skin, soft case
£30-50
1554.
Flight Rock Series electric ukulele with twin pickups and four tuning knobs, gold finish, semirigid case
£50-80
1555.
Pair of adjustable folding music stools with circular seats and padded back rests (2)
£10-20
1556.
Gold Tone six string banjo, with 11" Perspex skin and geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard, padded case
£350-450
1557.
Two cased M. Hohner harmonicas; also a small collection of various small percussion instruments including three various sized drums, pair of bongos and music stands etc
£20-40
1558.
Marinucci Recanati Italia 120 bass piano accordion, black and grey marble finish, case; also a Dallape Maxima 120 bass piano accordion in need of restoration and an Antoria Sila Omega Camerano Italia 120 bass piano accordion, white marble finish, without keys, case (3)
£200-400
1559.
Interesting antique Chittaronne/Theorbo lute by and labelled Nicola Gusetto, Fecit Florentiea, with seventeen strings, twenty-three fluted ribbed back and inlaid fingerboard, 72" long overall
£2000-3000
1549 (See page 11) 1559
1560.
Fine lute by and signed Anton Smith, Semley, 1971 to the inner back, with six double courses and two single courses, the back with nine figured maple ribs and with spruce table, the ebony fretboard with 7 nickel frets and five wooden frets extending over the table, the ebony pegbox with ebony pegs and single rider for the highest course, within a Kingham plush lined fitted case.
*This lute was made by Anton Smith for Julian Bream in 1971. Smith worked in Bream’s Wiltshire workshop alongside luthier Jose Romanillos and harpsichord maker Michael Johnson. It was first played by Julian Bream at his Semley Festival in 1971, with George Malcolm playing the harpsichord. Julian Bream is quoted as saying “ my new lute made by Smithy, was finished just two days before the concert.” A recording of this concert was broadcast on the BBC2 arts programme Counterpoint, on 31st October 1971 as ‘Bream’s Dorset Scene.’ The lute is also featured being played by Julian Bream on the LP cover of 'The Woods So Wild' (see illustration) This lute was gifted by Julian Bream to the vendor in 2010 and still retains his name on a tag attached to the case.
£10,000
£15,000
1561
1569
1566.
Estrella piano accordion, with thirty-six bass buttons, green marble finish
£50-80
1567.
Almeria Spanish guitar; also an early 20th century half size violin, 12 5/8", 32cm, bow, case (2)
£40-80
1568.
1561.
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.
£5500-7500
1562.
Rare bass banjo circa 1910, with open back and 16.5" vellum skin, hard case
£180-250
1563.
Late 20th century eleven string oud with five double courses and one single
£60-100
1564.
Kala KA-CEM ukulele, labelled, soft case
£50-80
1565.
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
£150-200
Extensive Indonesian Gamelan set, comprising; fifteen metallophones (four large, four medium and four small); also one additional medium and small metallophones with different designs; also three differing size gongs with beaters and ornate stands and one Balinese drum
*This instrument is sold with an instruction book on how to play the Gamelan. Most of this set is as new, still in the original packaging and we understand the total new retail price is over £3500.
£300-500
1569.
Good Professional Model Hohner Morino VI M piano accordion, circa mid 1960s, double cassotto, with one hundred and eighty-five 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.
£1200-1800
LOTS 1570-1580 NO LOTS
1581.
Epiphone Recording Artist Model four string banjo, with walnut banded resonator cover, 11" skin and mother of pearl geometric inlay to the fretboard and head, bearing the standard Epiphone maker's label to the reverse of the head, also inscribed Pat. Apl'd for 5726 on the tone ring
£300-500
1582.
Good Orpheum no. 3 special open back tenor banjo, bearing the maker's nameplate screwed to the inside pot wall inscribed Orpheum made by Rettberg & Lange, New York and stamped patented 724933 also stamped to the inside pot wall and stamped no. 13864 on the perch pole, with 12" skin, foliate carved heel and fine mother of pearl foliate inlay to the fretboard and head, hardcase
£500-800
1583.
'The Cameyer Tenor Banjo', with banded padouk wood resonator, 11" skin, mother of pearl engraved markers to the fingerboard and bearing the maker's name inscribed on an oval mother of pearl plaque to the shaped head, scale length 22.5", ser. no. 5453, hard case
*This instrument was made 5/1/1931
£300-400
1584.
Cammeyer 'The New Era Deluxe' four string plectrum banjo circa 1939, with satinwood and boxwood banded walnut resonator, stylised foliate engraved rim, 11" skin, mother of pearl slot inlay to the fretboard and inscribed with the model to the shaped head, ser. no. 125, hard case
*This banjo was made by Sydney Young after Cammeyer retired £400-600
1585.
'The New Windsor' Lady's Model zither banjo, with marquetry inlay on the resonator back, with the maker's trademark badge screwed to the heel, 8.25" skin, geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard, the open peg box inscribed The Windsor Lady's Model 1, hard case
£100-150
1586.
Framus long neck folk era five string banjo, with 11" skin and dot inlay to the fretboard, soft case
£120-150
1587.
J.G. Abbott no. 2 Model five string zither banjo, stamped J. Abbott, Maker to the side of the heel, with 9" resonator, geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard and open peg box, case
£150-200
1588.
Dobson style unnamed seven string banjo, with birds eye maple resonator, 10" skin and open peg box, hard case
£50-100
1589.
Five string open back fretless banjo, unnamed, ser. no. 344 stamped on the perch pole, with 11" skin and numerous star and mother of pearl dot markers to the fingerboard and shaped head
£100-150
1590.
Paramount Style C Model four string plectrum banjo by William L. Lange, bearing the maker's trademark badge screwed to the inside pot wall and stamped Patented no. 1348652, with inlaid banded resonator, 11" skin, foliate carved heel, mother of pearl bird markers to the fretboard and inscribed with the make, model and maker's name to the shaped head, ser. no. 4298, scale length 27", hard case
£900-1200
1581 (See page 14)
1582
1583
1584
1590 (See page 15)
Brass & Woodwind
1801.
1591.
Joseph Riley & Sons five string open back banjo, inscribed 'The Windsor' Joseph Riley & Sons on the perch pole, with 11" skin, geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard and with a coin inset into the shaped head and stamped J.R & S 446 to the back of the head, soft case
£100-150
1592.
Clifford Essex 'Imperial' Model open back five string banjo, stamped C. Essex 15A Grafton Street.W. on the perch pole, with 10.5" skin, foliate carved heel and geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard and shaped head, hard case
£300-500
1593.
Interesting old six string banjo with twelve flush inlaid frets, unstamped, with 11.5" skin and shaped head, coffin case
£80-120
1594.
Good Gibson Style 4 Master Tone four string plectrum ball bearing model banjo, with inlaid and banded resonator, 11" skin, geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard and head inscribed Gibson Master Tone, ser. no. 8132-10, 26.5" scale length, hard case
£1800-2500
LOTS 1595-1800 NO LOTS
African blackwood oboe with German silver keywork, signed Adler & Co, made by Oscar Adler in Markneukirchen circa 1900, 56.6cm
£120-160
1802.
African blackwood oboe with maillechort keywork, signed Margueritat, 21 Bd Bonne Nouvelle, Paris, made circa 1890, 55.8cm, in original fitted wooden case with reed box
£150-200
1803.
African blackwood oboe with German silver keywork, unsigned but made by G.H. Huller in Schoeneck (Vogtl), circa 1937, 59.0cm, in original fitted case with reed box and two reeds
£200-250
1804.
Cocuswood Boehm system oboe with maillechort keywork, unsigned but made in France circa 1880, model with large bore without any flare at the bell, 54.0cm
*An example of Buffet Jeune's 1844 French Patent
£120-160
18051806180918101811
1805.
Cocuswood Bb clarinet with German silver keywork, signed K.A. Hansing, Hannover, made early 20th century, 66.8cm
£150-200
1806.
Ebonite covered hole Boehm system for left hand only, Bb clarinet with German silver keywork, signed Console, (a trade name used by Selmer), made circa 1930, 66.8cm
£120-160
1807.
Cocuswood Boehm system Bb clarinet with maillechort keywork, signed Buffet, Crampon et Cie, Paris, C.Fischer, New-York, L.P., made circa 1900, 70.0cm
£200-250
1808.
Cocuswood Clinton Model clarinet with German silver keywork, unnamed, made circa 1880, 62.5cm; also a similar ebonite Clinton
Model Bb clarinet (lacks one key) (2)
£100-140
1809.
Cocuswood McIntyre system Bb clarinet with German silver keywork, signed Made in France, McIntyre, Patent Pending, made circa 1960, 67.0cm
£250-350
1810.
Silver plated Boehm system flute, unsigned, made circa 1900, 66.7cm
£100-140
1811.
African blackwood German system oboe with German silver keywork, signed V.Kohlert Sons, Makers, Graslitz, Czecho-slovakia, (prize medallions), (five pointed symbol), 763, made circa 1925, in original case
*An interesting keywork system with several complex key linkages
£200-250
1812.
Cocuswood Conservatoire system oboe, unsigned, made in France in the 20th century, case
£100-140
1813.
African blackwood oboe with German silver keywork, signed B, 1910, Orthoton, (crown), Otto Monnig, Leipzig, made circa 1910, 60.2cm, in original fitted case
£150-200
1814.
Ebonite oboe with German silver keywork, signed Boosey & Co Ltd, Maker, London, made circa 1931, 57.0cm, in old leather case
£120-160
181218131814
1815 (See page 18)
1829 (See page 19)
1815.
1836 (See page 19)
1832 (See page 19)
1821.
1837 (See page 19)
Ebonite covered hole Bb Boehm system clarinet, unsigned, made 1900, 66.5cm; also a cocuswood covered hole Bb simple system clarinet, unsigned, made circa 1900, 66.7cm (2)
£120-160
1830 (See page 19) 1831 (See page 19)
Cocuswood Boehm system Bb clarinet with German silver keywork, signed Pruefer, Mfr, Prov.R.I., made in USA circa 1930, 65.6cm
£150-200
1816.
African blackwood Oehler system Bb clarinet with played keywork, signed F.Arthur, Uebel, Markneukirchen, made circa 1950, 66.1cm
£150-200
1817.
Ebonite Oehler system Bb clarinet with German silver keywork, signed Amati, Graslitz, Made in, Czechoslovakia, Bb, made circa 1950, 67.0cm
£120-160
1818.
African blackwood simple system C clarinet with maillechort keywork, signed Jerome, Thibouville, Lamy, 89, Paris, made circa 1900, 57.0cm
£65-85
1819.
Two African blackwood Bb clarinets, no maker's mark, made circa 1900 (no mouthpieces) (2)
£65-85
1820.
African blackwood C clarinet with German silver keywork, signed 870, R.Stumpel, ..., made in Germany circa 1900, 58.6cm
£100-150
1822.
Cocuswood Bb Carte system Bb clarinet with German silver keywork with eight rollers on touches, signed (crown), Rudall, Carte & Co, 23 Berners Street, Oxford Street, London, 5648, made circa 1880, 66.8cm
£200-250
1823.
Cocuswood simple system Bb clarinet, signed Jerome, Thibouville, Lamy, ..., London, Made in Paris, made circa 1900, 65.0cm
£100-140
1824.
Boxwood Bb clarinet with five brass keys, signed J.Basta, Schonbach, made circa 1890; also a cocuswood Boehm system Bb clarinet, unsigned, made circa 1900 (both lacking barrel and mouthpiece) (2)
£100-140
1825.
African blackwood Uebel-Boehm system Bb clarinet with plated keywork, signed Original, G.Rudolf, Uebel, Wohlhausen, Vogtland, made circa 1935, 66.5cm (without pads and lapping)
£220-280
1826.
African blackwood Boehm system Bb clarinet, signed Pelisson, Guinot, Blanchon & Cie, Lyon.Paris, made circa 1910, 67.4cm, in original case with two mouthpieces
£65-85
1827.
Plated metal Boehm system Bb clarinet, signed Pedler, Custom Built, Elkhart Ind., made circa 1920, 67.0cm, in original case with music lyre £80-120
1828.
Cocuswood flute, Old Fingering, with German silver keys, signed Rudall, Carte & Co, 23 Berners Street, Oxford Street, London 2225, made in January 1892 by Howell, 65.8cm
£120-160
1829.
'New Metal' flute with silver keywork and spare head joint, signed Rudall Carte & Co Ltd, 23 Berners Street, London, 7778, made by Leonard Hinde and sold 29 October 1943 to Malvern Girls School, 66.0cm, case
£250-350
1830.
Silver plated, Boehm system flute with engraved lip plate, signed 'BREVETTATO, A.RAMPONE, 2757 MILANO' on the barrel and 'A.RAMPONE, DITTE RIUNITE, B.CAZZANI & C.' on the headjoint, made c.1935, length 71.0cm, in original fitted, leather covered case with metal cleaning rod tenon covers for both head joint and lower body
*This is an interesting system flute, basically Boehm system with double touch for G#, plus a duplicate high C key and most unusual of all the B foot with a choice, by slight rotation of the foot joint, the long key for L4 can either give a double touch to the D# or the B key. The extended tenon to the foot joint has an oval hole enabling the D# key to have a full hole through the long tenon with either foot joint position
£250-350
1831.
Silver 1867 Patent flute, no trill keys, with silver keywork, signed 'Rudall Carte & Co, 23 Berners Street, London, 1867 patent, 3619', made in 1904 by Ounsted, sold 15 August 1904 to Rev. Z. Tamley, returned; sold again 30 November 1904 to Foster & Andrews, Hull, length 64.3cm, in original leather cover case containing cleaning rod with internal screwdriver and greasebox
£250-350
1832.
Silver 1867 Patent flute, no trills, with silver keywork, signed 'Rudall, Carte & Co, 23 Berners Street, London, Carte & Boehm, systems combined, 4195', made in 1908 (finished 16 September) by Ounstead, sold 22 April 1910 to J.E. Underhill, Wolverhampton, length 64.2cm
£250-350
1833.
Nine silver lip plates with risers for French flutes (9)
£120-160
1834.
Cornet case with four crooks
£65-85
1841 (See page 20)
1835.
Brass telescopic vamp horn, unsigned, made in France in the 19th century, length 106.0cm (extended)
£200-250
1836.
Brass tenor horn with three valves, signed Adolphe Sax, 64 Rue Myrha, Paris, made circa 1900, bell diameter 23.0cm, with crook and mouthpiece
£250-350
1837.
Brass trompe de chasse, signed Francois Perniet Rue Copernic 31 Pres L'Arc de L'Etoile á Paris, made circa 1890, bell diameter 27.4cm, with mouthpiece
£300-400
1838.
Brass bass trompe de chasse, signed Gaillard & Loiselet, LyonParis, made circa 1935, bell diameter 26.2cm
£200-250
1839.
Brass three valve trombone, signed F.Van Cauwelaert L Brevete, Bruxelles, bell diameter 17.8cm
£150-200
1840.
Brass cornet with three E.Daniel Patent 1881 compensating valves, signed Halari, F.Sudre, á Paris, made circa 1890, 31.0cm
£300-400
1841.
Brass cornet with one perinet and two Stoelzel valves, signed Piatet, á Lyon, made circa 1840, 27.5cm, with crook and mouthpiece
£250-350
1842.
Rare silver plated four valve echo cornet, unstamped, with mouthpiece and homemade case
£100-200
1843.
Lawton 6 Star B gold lacquered saxophone mouthpiece
£100-150
1844.
Lawton 6 Star gold lacquered saxophone mouthpiece
£100-150
1845.
Rosetti of London blackwood oboe; also a Selmer silver plated metal flute, stamped no. 1206, both cased (2)
£30-50
1846.
Good set of modern revival Swedish bagpipes by Leif Eriksson; also a pair of practice bagpipes, soft case (2)
£150-250
1847.
Ebonised and nickel mounted fife by and stamped R.J. Ward & Sons, Liverpool; also another rosewood fife, unstamped and an unstamped nickel mounted piccolo, case (3)
£30-50
1848.
Good rosewood piccolo by and stamped C. Whitaker, London, within a Rudall Carte & Co fitted case
£100-150
1849.
1850 1855
1853.
1856 (See page 21)
Yamaha YTR 1335 gold lacquered trumpet, ser. no. 530022, mouthpiece, case; also a Lafleur gold lacquered trumpet imported by Boosey & Hawkes of London, mouthpiece, case (2)
£60-100
1854.
French blackwood clarinet by and stamped Leblanc, Paris, France, ser. no. 18134, with mouthpiece and spare barrel joint, case
£120-160
1850.
Good Selmer 80 Super Action Serie II soprano saxophone, gold lacquer finish, ser. no. 420707, in a fitted case
£1500-2000
1851.
Boxwood single flageolet with nickel ferrules and bone mouthpiece, 14.75" long overall
£50-70
1852.
Boosey & Hawkes Imperial silver plated tenor horn, ser. no. 593739, mouthpiece, music clip and case
£80-120
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
£300-400
1855.
Good Heckel nickel plated bassoon, ser. no. 4798, with all joints stamped Heckel, Biebrich, with two crooks and fitted case
£3000-4000
1856.
Good Henri Selmer Model 22 silver plated alto saxophone signed and stamped H Selmer 4 Place Dancourt, Paris no. 1327, British Agent, London, Made in France, also stamped no. 6269 C, with crook and mouthpiece, case
£1000-1500
1857.
Good Henri Selmer Mark VI gold lacquered alto saxophone inscribed Henri Selmer, Paris, Fabrique en France par H. Selmer & Cie, Place Dancourt, Paris, New-York.Elkhart, London, Made in France, ser. no. M55687 (1954) below Patent numbers, with rare crook, mouthpiece, Selmer case
*the crook has the double S logo which was only produced for a short period in 1954. This instrument has been in the same family for many years and is sold with an insurance valuation from 1957. There is also a photo of the vendor’s father playing the sax in the Ray Norman Jazz Band circa 1960
£2000-3000
1858.
Old Boosey & Hawkes Emperor blackwood clarinet (at fault); also six various old used mouthpieces by Henri Selmer Paris C*, Boosey & Hawkes of London ****, Yamaha 6C, Tonalin Brilhart 6, two other mouthpieces, a barrel joint and a small selection of reeds etc
£100-200
1859.
Corton student model bassoon, ser. no. 91, two crooks, original fitted case
£250-350
1870 (See page 22)
1860.
Good blackwood oboe d'amore by and stamped Moennig, ser. no. 8039, fully automatic with nickel keys and thumb plate, within original fitted case and canvas carrying case
*This oboe was bought new from John Packer, Taunton in September 1993
£200-300
1861.
Blackwood German oboe circa 1966 by and stamped Hans Kreul, Tubingen, ser. no. 22668, with thumb plate system and semiautomatic octave keys, within original fitted case
*This oboe was bought from Bill Lewington's Woodwind Shop in Shaftesbury Avenue. This was a popular model in the 1960s, playing a fairly authentic baroque sound with a modern system, the most famous exponent being Lother Koch, principal oboist of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
£100-150
1862.
Good solid silver flute by and stamped Marigaux, Made by SML Paris, France, ser. no. 1668, case
*This flute was previously owned and played by Derek Honner of the London Philharmonic Orchestra
£500-800
1863.
Rare 18th century gilt tooled leather bound and horn mounted cor Anglais, with two brass keys on wooden blocks
£2500-3500
1864.
Boosey & Co silver plated tenor cor inscribed 'Solbron' (registered) Class A, Boosey & Co. Ltd, Makers, London, British Throughout, L.P., ser. no. 133751 (1928), pitched in Eb or F, case
*Both tuning slides are present and with original mouthpiece, all slides and valves are free and functional
£80-120
1865.
1870.
Pair of matched cased ebonised clarinets stamped Buffet Crampon & Cie á Paris (B-flat), ser. no. 419375 and the other stamped Leblanc, Paris III (A), ser. no. 59825
£400-600
1871.
Boosey & Hawkes Regent clarinet, ser. no. 405536
£30-50
1872.
Good Selmer Mark VI silver plated tenor saxophone, stamped Henri Selmer Paris, Made in France, ser. no. M180868, with original crook and plush lined case fitted with compartments for a soprano saxophone and clarinet
£4000-6000
LOTS 1873-2000 NO LOTS
Part I Violins & Violas
2001.
Three-quarter size German violin circa 1930, 13 5/16", 33.80cm; also a French half size violin labelled Leon Bernardel, Luthier, á Paris, 1928, 12 3/16", 31cm and another Stradivari copy half size violin, 12 1/2", 31.80cm (3)
£120-180
Hawkes & Son G bass trombone inscribed Excelsior Sonorous, Class A, Hawkes & Son, Denmon Street, Piccadilly Circus, London, ser. no. 45085 (circa 1922), with foliate engraved ferrules and blackwood handle on the main slide
*Both slides are free and functional
£100-150
1866.
Early 20th century eastern European brass Helicon tuba, with three rotary valves
£100-150
1867.
Good American alto clarinet by and stamped H.Bettoney, Boston, U.S.A., with nickel keys and silver plated horn, within original fitted case
£300-400 1868.
Boosey & Hawkes silver plated cornet in Bb and A, inscribed Boosey & Hawkes Ltd, Makers, 295 Regent St, London.W.1. ser. no. 150718 (1937), with mouthpiece and tuning bits: Bb (low pitch), Bb (high or sharp pitch), within original case
£80-100
1869.
Large quantity of bass saxophone mouthpieces, various other clarinet and saxophone mouthpieces; also a clarinet stand
£40-80
2002.
Early 20th century German violin, 14 3/16", 36cm
£100-150
2003.
Early 20th century violin in need of some restoration, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£80-140
2004.
Early 20th century Bavarian violin with carved lion's head scroll, labelled Copie de Antonius Stradivarius, Fecit Saxony, filo..., 14 1/8", 35.90cm, case
£150-200
2005.
Late 19th century Neuner & Hornsteiner violin, 14 1/8", 35.90cm, two bows
£200-300
2006.
German Stradivari copy violin circa 1900, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£60-100
2007.
German violin circa 1890, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£150-250
2008.
Good oak fitted violin case by and stamped on the lock plate W.E. Hill & Sons, Violin Makers, London
£60-100
1872
2004 (See page 22) 2005 (See page 22)
2009.
Maidstone full size violin; also three other full size violins and a threequarter size violin (5)
£50-100
2010.
Two old full size violins; also an oblong violin case with outer zipper cover (3)
£20-40
2011.
French Stradivari copy three-quarter size violin, 13", 33cm
£60-100
2012.
Good early 20th century German violin, 14 3/16", 36cm
£100-150
2013.
Scottish violin by and labelled Hugh McDougall, Inverness 1898, 14 1/4", 36.20cm; also another Scottish violin stamped Daniel Murray, Edinburgh, internally on the top block, 14 1/2", 36.80cm (2)
£150-250
2014.
Scottish violin by and labelled Made by James Findlay, Policeman, Montrose 1914, 14 5/16", 36.40cm
£100-200
2015.
German violin labelled Copy of (Amati) bearing the S.M. trademark, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£120-160
2016.
Japanese three-quarter size violin labelled Japanese Copy of Stradivarius Model..., 13 1/4", 33.70cm
£60-90
2017.
Twelve various full size violin cases (12)
£30-60
2018.
Hardanger fiddle fingerboard with tailpiece, eight pegs and bridge; also with an unfinished five string lion's head neck and scroll with boxwood pegs
£40-60
2019.
Early 20th century German violin, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£200-300
2020.
Good contemporary violin labelled Strumenti Musicali Eseguiti nelle officine Gliga, Fecit Anno 2022..., 14 1/16", 35.70cm, case
£200-400
2021.
Half size French violin labelled fait dans l'Atelier de Charles Brugere, Paris 1898, 12 3/8", 31.40cm
£100-140
2022.
Two Chinese children's size violin outfits; also an old rosewood violin case and three other violin cases
£20-40
2023.
Late 19th century double purfled violin labelled Caspar da Salo..., 14 7/16", 36.70cm; also an early 20th century German violin, 14", 35.60cm and two nickel mounted violin bows stamped Knopf and H. Schlosser
£100-200
2024.
Late 19th century German violin branded with the A/S logo beneath the button on the back and labelled Carlo Bergonzi..., 14 3/16", 36cm
£100-150
2025.
Interesting late 18th/early 19th century violin bearing an indecipherable label and in need of extensive restoration, 13 13/16", 35.10cm, bow
£100-200
2026.
19th century German three-quarter size violin labelled Nicolaus Amatus..., also bearing a wax head profile seal beneath the button on the back, 13 1/2", 34.30cm
£60-90
2027.
Early 19th century violin, 14 1/4", 36.20cm
£100-150
2028.
19th century Mittenwald violin, bearing the A/S trademark logo beneath the button on the back, 14 1/4", 36.20cm, mahogany case
£200-300
2029.
Late 19th century violin stamped J.D.1806, below the button on the back, 14 3/16", 36cm
£200-300
2030.
German Maggini copy violin labelled Andreas Kohler, Voigtland, 14 1/4", 36.20cm
£200-300
Lots 2031-2037 - This wood belongs to the highly regarded contemporary luthier Colin Irving and was purchased in Mittenwald. All the wood is well seasoned and over thirty-five years old
2031.
Good quality maple and spruce aged wood suitable for making one violoncello; with two matched quarter-cut glamorous (maple backs), two straight-grained spruce fronts, one neck-and-head-block and three strips of wood sufficient for the ribs
£300-500
2032.
Good quality maple and spruce aged wood suitable for making one violoncello; with two matched quarter-cut glamorous (maple backs), two straight-grained spruce fronts, one neck-and-head-block and three strips of wood sufficient for the ribs
£300-500
2033.
Good quality maple and spruce aged wood suitable for making one violoncello; with two matched quarter-cut glamorous (maple backs), two straight-grained spruce fronts, one neck-and-head-block and three strips of wood sufficient for the ribs
£300-500
2034.
Good quality maple and spruce aged wood suitable for making one violoncello; with two matched quarter-cut glamorous (maple backs), two straight-grained spruce fronts, one neck-and-head-block and three strips of wood sufficient for the ribs
£300-500
2035.
Good quality maple and spruce aged wood suitable for making one violoncello; with two matched quarter-cut glamorous (maple backs), two straight-grained spruce fronts, one neck-and-head-block and three strips of wood sufficient for the ribs
£300-500
2036.
Good quality maple and spruce aged wood suitable for making one violoncello; with two matched quarter-cut glamorous (maple backs), two straight-grained spruce fronts, one neck-and-head-block and three strips of wood sufficient for the ribs
£300-500
2037.
Good quality maple and spruce aged wood suitable for making one violoncello; with two matched quarter-cut glamorous (maple backs), two straight-grained spruce fronts, one neck-and-head-block and three strips of wood sufficient for the ribs
£300-500
2028 2029
2034 2035
2038.
Modern Chinese violin labelled Violins Yita Music, 13 15/16", 35.40cm, bow, case
£60-90
2039.
Good half size violin circa 1920, 12 1/8", 30.80cm, case
£80-120
2040.
French J.T.L. no. 6 three-quarter size violin, labelled, 12.15/16", 32.90cm
£100-150
2041.
Early 20th century German three-quarter size violin, 13 1/2", 34.30cm
£60-100
2042.
Czechoslovakian Stradivari copy violin, circa 1930, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£100-140
2043.
Early 20th century Czechoslovakian violin, 14 3/16", 36cm
£100-140
2044.
German violin circa 1930, 14 3/16", 36cm
£100-140
2045.
Good modern quad fitted violin case with provision for four bows
£100-150
2046.
Two good similar oak violin cases inscribed W.E. Hill & Sons, Violin Makers, 140, New Bond St., London.W.; also another good late 19th century rosewood and chevron banded violin case (3)
£150-250
2047.
Twenty-five various violin scrolls and a viola scroll (26)
£40-80
2048.
English viola by and labelled Barry Oliver Fecit Cestria, 15 1/4", 38.70cm
£150-250
2049.
19th century violin, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£80-120
2050.
Three old full size violins (3)
£150-250
2051.
Early 20th century French viola, 15 13/16", 40.20cm, case
£200-300
2052.
19th century half size violin, 12 5/16", 31.30cm, case
£100-140
2053.
Three full size violins and four violin bows one stamped C.D...
£30-60
2054.
Violoncello maple back, two pieces
£120-160
2055.
Violoncello maple back, two pieces
£120-160
2056.
Aged violoncello spruce front, two pieces
£120-160
2057.
Aged violoncello spruce front, two pieces
£120-160
2058.
Guitar/violin spruce front
£40-80
2059.
One hundred and fourteen violoncello end pin screws, fourteen violoncello end pin metal ferrules and screws, three old violoncello end pin plugs, sixteen rubber floor-ferrules for violoncello end pins; also a set of four gold mounted rosewood violoncello pegs, a set of four silver mounted ebony pegs and twenty 'Hill pattern' pegs with pips (mix of boxwood and rosewood) and thirty-seven old English boxwood violoncello pegs
£80-140
LOTS 2060-2200 NO LOTS
Bows
*Please check CITES regulations regarding export of bows containing elephant ivory prior to purchasing
2201. Bundle of bows
£20-40
2202. Bundle of bows
£20-40
2203. Bundle of bows
£20-40
2204.
Bundle of bows
£20-40
2205.
Nickel mounted violin bow stamped Bausch; also three other nickel mounted violin bows (4)
£30-50
2206.
Silver mounted violin bow, indistinctly stamped; also two old nickel mounted violin bows and a violoncello bow (4)
£150-200
2207.
Nickel mounted violin bow stamped L. Bausch; also four other old nickel mounted violin bows, unstamped (5)
£120-180
2208.
Two old nickel mounted violin bows both stamped Lupot (2)
£100-150
2209.
Three old silver mounted violin bows in need of some attention, one by and stamped R. Weichold, Dresden (3)
£100-200
2210.
Large bundle of modern violin and viola bows; also a small bundle of older bows and three chin rests
£40-80
2211.
Small bundle of old violin bows, one branded Doirin, another Artist and Tourte
£150-200
2212.
Large bundle of assorted violin and viola bows
£25-45
2213.
Old nickel mounted French style double bass bow, 140gm (with plastic replacement button)
£30-50
2214.
German nickel mounted double bass bow by and stamped R. Paesold, 135gm
£60-100
2215.
Old nickel mounted Dragonetti style double bass bow, 150gm
£100-150
2216.
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
£350-450
2217.
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
£600-800
2218.
Child's half size nickel mounted violin bow by and stamped J.E. Vickers, 48gm
£55-75
2219.
Good silver mounted viola bow stamped Jan Kudanowski, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 73gm
£600-800
2220.
English silver mounted violin bow, unstamped, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with one silver band, 57gm
£400-600
2221.
Nickel mounted violin bow, unstamped, 66gm
£10-20
2222.
Modern fibreglass bow inscribed Orchestra, 55gm (without hair)
£20-40
2217
2219
2223.
French silver mounted violoncello bow probably from the workshop of N. Lapierre, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 82gm
*Ivory sale submission reference 54DEBCVZ
£500-800
2224.
Silver mounted violoncello bow from the Finkle Workshop, Switzerland circa 1980, stamped Lefin, the stick round, the ebony frog plain and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 82gm
£500-700
2225.
Modern English baroque viol bow by David Van Edwards, stamped with cross arrows and the initials DVE under the handle behind the frog, the stick octagonal and with ebony frog and adjuster, 66gm
£100-150
2226.
Interesting early gold mounted violin bow, unstamped, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two gold bands, 54gm
£300-500
2227.
Nickel mounted violin bow stamped Bazin, 55gm (partially haired and with missing lapping)
£50-80
2228.
Nickel mounted violin bow stamped Vuillaume á Paris, 65gm (partially haired and without lapping)
£80-120
2229.
German nickel 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 nickel bands, 60gm
£200-300
2230.
Silver mounted viola bow stamped L. Morizot, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 68gm
£500-800
2231.
German silver mounted violin bow by and stamped ***K Gerhard Penzel***, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the adjuster with two silver bands, 60gm Ivory sale submission reference PVTM46CE
£300-500
page 26)
2232.
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
£700-1000
2233.
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)
£800-1200
2220 (See
2223
2230
2232
(See page 27)
2234.
German silver mounted Voirin Model bow stamped Voirin, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 72gm
*Ivory sale submission reference U8XR99SM.
This bow is sold with a purchase receipt from Leslie Sheppard dated March 25th 1977
£400-600
2235.
German silver mounted violin bow stamped Heinz Dolling, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 61gm
*This bow is sold with a purchase receipt from Leslie Sheppard dated October 11th 1974
£300-500
2236.
English silver mounted violin bow by James Tubbs and stamped W.E. Hill, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 61gm (repair)
*Ivory sale submission reference LP1K4DDK
£1800-2400
2237.
English silver mounted viola bow by a member of the Tubbs family and stamped Dodd, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 64gm (without lapping)
*Ivory sale submission reference NUNSHWJ2
£1500-2000
2238.
French violin bow stick stamped Geo.W & Sons (probably made for the Withers shop by Louis Morizot), the stick round, 41gm
£300-500
2239.
French violin bow stick probably by Husson and stamped Ch. Audinot á Paris, 37gm (at fault)
£100-200
2240.
French violin bow stick by and stamped F. Voirin á Paris, the stick round, 34gm (at fault)
£100-200
2241.
French violin bow stick by and stamped F.N. Voirin á Paris, the stick octagonal, 40gm (at fault)
£300-500
2242.
Silver mounted violin bow stamped Vtor Fetique á Paris, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 62gm
£700-900
2243.
Modern ebony mounted transitional violin bow, 62gm (without lapping)
£60-100
2244.
19th century French violoncello bow stick faintly stamped Peccatte, 45gm
£500-750
2245.
19th century nickel mounted French violin bow, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 51gm (without hair)
*Ivory sale submission reference VEZKPQQG
£300-500
2233
2236
2237
2242
2246.
Silver mounted violoncello bow stamped C. Bazin, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 74gm (without hair)
£1000-1400
2247.
Silver mounted viola bow stamped J. Lavest, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 65gm (without hair)
£1000-1400
2248.
Silver mounted violin bow of the Pageot School, unstamped, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 66gm
£1500-2000
2249.
Silver mounted violin bow stamped Bazin, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 56gm
£1000-1400
2250.
Silver mounted violin bow stamped Millo, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 59gm
£400-600
2251.
Gold mounted violin bow stamped Audinot á Paris, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with gold rings enclosing pearl eyes and the octagonal ebony adjuster with two gold bands enclosing inlaid abalone panels, 51gm (without hair and lapping)
£1500-2000
2252.
French silver mounted violin bow possibly by Louis Gillet, unstamped, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 60gm (without hair and lapping)
£3000-4000
2253.
19th century French silver mounted violin bow, unstamped, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 61gm
£1000-1400
2246
2247
2248
2249
2251
2252
2254.
Silver mounted violoncello bow stamped N.V. de N.M. Adam, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 76gm
£800-1200
2255.
Silver mounted violin bow stamped Jas Tubbs, the stick round, the ebony frog plain and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 60gm
£1500-2000
2256.
German nickel mounted violoncello bow stamped G. Werner, 76gm
£150-200
2257.
German silver mounted violin bow by and stamped Albert Nurnberger, the stick round, the ebony frog plain and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 60gm
£300-400
2258.
Interesting silver mounted violin bow, unstamped, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with large pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 61gm
£150-250
2259.
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
£800-1000
LOTS 2260-2400 NO LOTS
Part II Violins & Violas
2401.
Early 20th century violin, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£200-250
2402.
German violin labelled Hermann Schlosser, Geigenmacher in Erlbach. 'Gesetzlich Geschutzt.', 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£300-500
2403.
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
£400-800
(See page 29)
2404.
Interesting late 18th/early 19th century violin bearing an indecipherable label, the two piece back of faint narrow 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 chocolate brown colour on a golden ground, 14", 35.60cm
£400-800
2405.
English violin labelled John Rae, Maker, London, no. 127, 1922, 14 1/16", 35.70cm (re-varnished)
£350-550
2406.
Good and interesting early 19th century violin, unlabelled, 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", 35.60cm, case
£1000-1400
2253
2254
2255
2259
(See page 30)
2407.
English violin by and labelled Henry Handley, Fiddle Restorer and Maker, Worcester, 1901, no. 59, with two piece birds eye maple back and matching sides, faint broad curl to the head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm, case
£400-600
2408.
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 reddishbrown colour on a golden ground, 13 15/16", 35.40cm (restored and re-varnished)
£350-550
2409.
Good modern English viola by William Piper labelled Completely Handmade in England Especially for Cremona House Violin Shop 1995..., the one piece back of wild flame with very faint broad curl to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain slightly widening to the flanks and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 15 3/8", 39.10cm, case
£1200-1800
2410.
Late 19th century German viola, 15 7/16", 39.20cm, bow, case
£400-600
2411.
Scottish violin by and labelled James Christie, Violin Maker, Dundee and inscribed on the label no. 38, Feb 1918, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£400-600
2412.
Good Scottish violin by and labelled Alexander Macvean, Avoch, June 22nd 1911, the one 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 light golden-brown colour, 14 1/8", 35.90cm, case
£800-1200
2406
2409
2412 2413
2413.
Good quality Zeta Jazz Fusion 5 string Vintage Electric Violin Black, Midi, case and another Zeta four string electric violin, white finish, case; also a quantity of related electronic equipment to include an AER Compact 60 twin channel acoustic amplifier, Line 6 Floor Board and a POD Line 6 controller, soft case
*Both electric violins were played in London’s West End by Dermot Crehan for Whistle Down the Wind 1998 -2001. Music for the musical was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics were written by Jim Steinman. It is based on the 1961 film Whistle Down the Wind, whose source novel of the same name was written by Mary Hayley Bell in 1958. After the musical premièred in 1996 at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C. and a concept album was released in 1998, the show premiered in the West End in 1998, when Andrew Lloyd Weber added electric Violin with pod effects to enrich the score for the West End run. With a rock band in the pit and the addition of the electric violin, a dynamic new sound hit London’s West End. Dermot Crehan played on the Violins for the show’s run, which extended to 1044 performances at the Aldwich Theatre, from the opening night on 1st July 1998 until it closed in January 2001. Wowed by the sound of the electric violin with the rock band, Andrew Lloyd Weber subsequently wrote again for this combination in his score for ‘The Beautiful Game’. These violins were also played by Dermot on many movies, notably, the 2001 Movie ‘Shipping News’, starring Kevin Spacey, Judy Dench and Cate Blanchett. Here, the solo instrument was used to great effect, to emphasize the poignant melancholic atmosphere of the story line and the sound track.. These model violins are being offered for over £2000 on bespoke music websites
£2000-4000
2414.
Interesting late 18th/early 19th century German violin labelled Carolus Ferdinandus Landolphus..., the two piece back of faint medium/ broad curl with medium curl to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 13 15/16", 35.40cm
£500-800
2415.
Late 19th century violin labelled Nicolaus Amatus..., 14 1/8", 35.90cm, case
£200-300
2416.
French three-quarter size violin labelled Lutherie Moderne, Louis Genin, Luthier, no. 99, 1902, 13 1/4", 33.70cm, case
*This violin is sold with a silver mounted violin bow, unstamped
£300-500
2417.
Good French violin by, stamped and inscribed Grand Prix.Paris, L.A. Ragot, 092 twice to the inner back; also signed to inner back and stamped L.A. Ragot beneath the button on the back, the one piece back of broad curl, the sides of medium curl and the head of faint 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 3/16", 36cm, case
£800-1200
2418.
Interesting early English violin with inked purfling, indistinctly branded below the button ...Haymarket, London; also bearing a repairer's label by W. Turner, High-Street, Boston, 14", 35.60cm
£250-450
2419.
Good modern Italian violin labelled and attributed to Antonius Celestinius, Fecit in Genua anno 1961, the two piece back of faint medium 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 reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14", 35.60cm
*This violin is sold with a certificate of authenticity from Cav. Giuseppe Lucci of Rome, dated 3rd March 1973; also with a purchase receipt from Leslie Sheppard dated July 5th 1974, for £425
£1200-1800
2417 2419
2420.
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 reddish-brown 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
£1500-2500
2421.
19th century French violin labelled Pillement Pere, Paris..., the two 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 widening to the flanks and the varnish of an orange-brown colour, 14 1/16", 35.70cm, case
£250-350
2422.
Interesting 19th century violin labelled Gaetano Chiocchi, fecit Patavii
Anno 1874, the two piece back of faint medium/fine 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 light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 3/16", 36cm, bow, case
£300-500
2423.
Good double purfled Dresden violin after Maggini, 14", 35.60cm
£220-280
2424.
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
£450-650
2425.
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
£450-650
2426.
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
£400-600
2427.
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
£400-600
2430
2428.
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
£400-600
2429.
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
£450-650
2430.
Good Mirecourt violin circa 1900 labelled N. Audinot, 17, Boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle, Annee 1899, no. 695, 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 light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/4", 36.20cm, within a good early 20th century walnut plush lined fitted case by W.E. Hill & Sons, 140 New Bond St, London
*This violin is also sold with a nickel mounted violin bow stamped Bausch £1500-2500
2420
2235
(See page 35)
2431.
Good English violin by and labelled Made by John Smith, Teddington, London, W., the two piece back of plainish wood 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, 14", 35.60cm, with a good plush lined fitted oblong case labelled Thomas Smith (Violins) Ltd
£500-800
2432.
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 seventyseven
£1500-2000
2236
(See page 35)
2433.
Interesting violin labelled Joannes Maria Valenzano, Stensis fecit Romae 1825, the two piece back of faint medium curl with faint broader curl 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, 14 3/16", 36cm, two bows, case (repaired sound post crack)
* Set up with a J&A. Beare bridge included in the lot
£500-800
2434.
Good modern English violin by and labelled Christopher Rowe, Maker, Pondwell, Isle of Wight, no. 173, 1995, the one piece back of faint medium curl with faint broad curl to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a light brown colour on a golden ground, 14", 35.60cm, with a good quality Musafia plush lined fitted case made in Cremona
*This violin is sold with a letter from the maker stating the replacement value at the time; also there is a purchase receipt from the maker dated 20th October 1995
£2000-3000
2232
2234
2435.
Good violin partially labelled Alfonso della...Fabbricante de Violini in Napoli..., the two 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, case
*This violin is sold with a silver mounted violin bow by and stamped Archet Sonore; also another silver mounted violin bow, unstamped
£600-900
2436.
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
£800-1200
2437.
Contemporary viola labelled 'Arcadia' Giorgio Ce da Cremona, Fece in Cremona, Anno 1974 and signed on the label, 16 5/8", 42.20cm, case
*This viola is sold with a purchase receipt from Edgefield County Primary School dated 25th March 1977 for £1150; also an insurance letter from Leslie Sheppard dated November 11th 1978
£400-800
2438.
Good English violin by and labelled E. Whitmarsh, London, 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 chocolate brown colour, 13 15/16", 35.40cm, bow
£1000-1400
2439.
French violin labelled Amedee Dieudonne, no. 787, Anno 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 light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£1000-1400
2440.
Good late 18th century violin of the Kloz family, unlabelled, the two piece back of very faint medium/fine curl with plainish 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", 35.60cm
£2000-2500
2441.
Early 20th century French violin labelled Nicolaus Amatus..., 14 1/4", 36.20cm
£200-300
2438
2439
2440
2442.
Interesting 19th century five string violin, probably English, the one piece back of very faint fine/medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of medium curl, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 5/16", 36.40cm
£500-750
2443.
Interesting 19th century violin bearing a repairer's label inscribed ...Napoli, 1922, 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-brown colour on a golden ground, 14", 35.60cm
£600-800
2444.
French violin by and stamped D Nicolas Aine Á La Ville de Cremonne, the one piece back of faint medium/fine curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of medium curl, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 14 5/16", 36.40cm
£800-1200
2445.
French violin labelled Augustine Chappuy, Fecit Parisiis, Anno 1771, the one piece back of very faint medium curl with plainish wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 14 1/4", 36.20cm
£1000-1400
2446.
Violin labelled Antonius Gragnani..., the one 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 reddishbrown colour on a golden ground, 14 5/16", 36.40cm
£500-750
2447.
Interesting 18th century violin in need of restoration, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£300-500
2448.
Late 19th century violin by and labelled Carlo Storioni, Cremonensis Faciebat 1893, 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 reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£800-1200
2449.
French violin of the Bernardel School circa 1860, unlabelled, the one piece back of distinctive broad curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a chocolate brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£700-1000
2450.
Late 19th century Bavarian violin, the one piece back of 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 reddish colour on a golden ground, 15 1/16", 38.30cm
*This violin is stamped with the Hill number 9438 to the end of the fingerboard
£500-800
2444
2445
2448
(See page 36)
2451.
Good German violin by and labelled Lucien Schmitt...,Grenoble, L'an 1935 no. 394, 14 1/16", 35.70cm, case
£400-600
2452.
Good French violin by and labelled Lutherie Artistique, Albert Deblaye, Luthier, An 1946 and signed on the label, the two piece back of faint medium/fine curl, with faint medium curl to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a reddishbrown colour on a golden ground, 14 3/16", 36cm, case
£800-1200
2453.
Violin labelled Sivori, Orchester-Violine, Fabrik Marke, no. 694, A.D. 1901, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£250-450
2454.
French violin circa 1900, 14 5/16", 36.40cm
£250-350
2455.
French violin of the Paris School circa 1890, 14 1/16", 35.70cm, bow, case
£400-600
2456.
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
£500-700
2457.
French violin circa 1920, 14", 35.60cm, Edward Withers case
£400-600
2458.
Early 20th century German Maggini copy violin, 14 1/8", 35.90cm, bow, case
£250-350
2459.
Interesting 19th century violin, possibly Dutch, the one piece back of medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of faint medium curl, the table of a fine width grain on the bass side and medium width grain on the treble side, the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14", 35.60cm, within a fitted mahogany case
£1500-2000
2460.
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
£6000-8000
2449
2452
2459
2460
(See page 37)
Books
2461.
Large quantity of various music related books including biographies and standard reference books etc. (26)
£30-60
2462.
Andrew Hooker - Mr Black's Violins, The Extraordinary Obsession of Gerald Segleman, standard limited edition 301/1500 (as new)
£30-50
2463.
John Bassford - Index of Mirecourt Luthiers 1886, 1896 and 1901 (3 booklets)
£50-80
2464.
David D. Boyden - Catalogue of The Hill Collection of Musical Instruments in The Asmolean Museum, Oxford, reprinted 1995 edition
£50-70
2465.
William Henley - Universal Dictionary of Violin & Bowmakers, reprinted 1997 edition
£80-120
2466.
John Dilworth, Andrew Fairfax & John Milnes - The Voller Brothers, Victorian Violin Makers, published by BVMA 2006
£80-120
2467.
Carlo Chiesa & Duane Rosengard - The Stradivari Legacy, published 1998 (as new)
£70-90
2468.
Carlo Chiesa & Duane Rosengard - The Stradivari Legacy, deluxe edition in marbled boards, published 1998 (as new)
£140-180
2469.
John Bassford & Tim Toft - W.E. Hill & Sons, Violin Makers 1880-1936, library edition (as new)
£80-100
2470.
Jorge Pozas - The Golden Age of Violin Making in Spain, copy no. 446R/1000
£140-180
LOTS 2471-2500 NO LOTS
2462
2466
