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Rare and unusual handmade Fotdella in double bass form, operated by depressing twelve brass pedals connected by wires to hammers striking strings attached to the back of the bass, 48" overall * A Fotdella is a foot-operated string bass musical instrument. Invented and constructed by Jesse "The Lone Cat" Fuller, an American one-man band musician, who needed an accompaniment instrument beyond the usual high-hat (foot-operated cymbal) or bass drum favoured by street musicians.

Interesting late 19th/early 20th century eccentric violin of tapering form, labelled J. Browne & Son, Musical Instrument Makers, 35, Victoria-St., Grimsby, no. 7228, length of back 13 1/2", 34.30cm, overall length 23", 58cm

A Victorian oak bookcase cabinet, the upper section with foliate carved pediment over two pairs of twin arch panelled doors enclosind adjustable shelving, the base with two fielded panelled doors, each panel decorated with different musical instruments, pianos, spinnet, harpsichord, etc, flanked by further panels to the sides, similarly decorated, opening to reveal three long drawers and recess flanked by an adjustable shelf section, raised on a bracket foot base (Provenance: Made for Charles Taphouse of Oxford Music and Instrument Shop who once owned the instruments to the right door, now held in the Bate Collection in Oxford), 164 cm wide x 45 cm deep x 203.5 cm high

A PERSIAN MINATURE PAINTING of a figure playing a musical instrument, with gilt highlights marbled border, unframed, 32cm x 22cm.

A late 19thC Boulle mantel clock, tortoiseshell and brass inlaid case, with applied figure of a child playing musical instrument above sun mask dial and a gilt white and blue enamel Roman numeric face, with open work pendulum with spandrels on out splayed legs, stamped J Schmoll Paris, numbered 1338, 41cm high, 12cm deep.

A vintage 20th century Trevor J James, London white metal flute, TJ10 musical instrument  serial No. 9862. With both hard case and soft zip up internal carry case. Measures approx. 67cm long. 

A 20th century hi-fi / HiFi audio guitar musical instrument VOX amplifier Model No. DA5, Serial No. 051960 and a JamVox monitoring system Serial No. 027416. Measures 26cm tall.

Featuring darling winged saint holding musical instrument. Floral leaf high relief design on back of robed garment. Lladro backstamp. Issued: 1993Dimensions: 5.25"W x 7.5"HManufacturer: LladroCountry of Origin: Spainbr>Condition: Age related wear.

Haida Art Clarence Wells Signed Native American Drum - Musical Instrument

Cased American trombone & a wooden carrying case for a musical instrument

A 'SASH-TIED QIN' JADE PENDANT, QING DYNASTYChina, 1644-1912. Of qin form, well detailed in low relief with hui (note markers), strings, and a cash motif at one end, the musical instrument wrapped in a brocade cloth fastened by a cord and sash. The underside carved with a circular and square reserve and tied string ends. One side with two drilled holes for suspension as a pendant. The translucent stone of a pale celadon tone with a distinct russet vein, and faint brown shades.Provenance: French trade. Condition: Very good condition with minor old wear and some microscopic nicks here and there. The stone with natural fissures and inclusions.Weight: 60.6 g Dimensions: Length 8.5 cm The guqin is a plucked seven-string Chinese musical instrument. It has been played since ancient times and has traditionally been favored by scholars and literati as an instrument of great subtlety and refinement, as highlighted by the quote “a gentleman does not part with his qin without good reason,” as well as being associated with the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius. It is sometimes referred to by the Chinese as 'the father of Chinese music' or 'the instrument of the sages'. Traditionally, the instrument was simply referred to as the 'qin' but by the twentieth century the term had come to be applied to many other musical instruments as well. The prefix 'gu' (meaning 'ancient') was later added for clarification. Thus, the instrument is called 'guqin' today.Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Christie's Hong Kong, 29 May 2019, lot 2939Price: HKD 81,250 or approx. EUR 11,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A carved white jade qin, Qing dynasty, 18th centuryExpert remark: Compare the closely related form and decorations on the qin, as well as the related size (10.6 cm)清代琴形玉佩中國，1644-1912年。琴形，淺浮雕，有徽（音符標記）、琴弦和末端的錢幣圖案。琴包裹在陰線雕刻出來的織錦布中，用同樣雕刻出來的繩子固定。底面刻有圓形和方形內凹和繫繩末端。一側有兩個鑽孔，用懸掛作為吊墜。 淺青色半透明玉料，帶有明顯的赤褐色紋理。 來源：法國古玩交易。 品相：狀況極好，有輕微的磨損和一些細微的劃痕，有天然裂縫和內沁。 重量：60.6 克 尺寸：長 8.5 釐米 拍賣結果比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：香港佳士得，2019年5月29日，lot 2939 價格：HKD 81,250（相當於今日EUR 11,000） 描述：十八世紀清代琴形玉珮 專家評論：比較非常相近的外型和琴形雕刻，以及相近尺寸(10.6 釐米)。

Late 19th Century walnut-cased 'Polyphon Automatic Musical Instrument', Peters, Leipzig, the 16.5cm double comb on gilt metal bed-plate, playing toothed 39.5cm / 15.5in discs, the case with architectural pediment over silvered plaque 'Polyphon Automatic Musical Instrument Made in Liepsic', over glazed door with scroll fretwork decoration framing cast lyre motif, the lockable coin drawer to base raised upon flattened bun feet, the right side with fiurther silvered plaque 'Drop a Penny in the Slot / Peters - Leipzig', above cast coin slot over winding arbor for the crank handle, overall 59.5cm x 32cm x 92cm high, the lower section housing a selection of discs, behind hinged front, a further 71cm x 41.5cm x 84cm high, in total 176cm high, sold with 37 assorted polyphon discs

Five Nichimo Music Series 1/8 scale musical instrument plastic model kits with pre-painted/chromed parts to include Classic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Solid Guitar, Pick Guitar and Trumpet. All un started with sealed parts bags

Two boxes of LP records including Thin Lizzy, Led Zeppelin etc, HMV player, Soloman Island musical instrument, etc.

A Bechstein Model B grand piano, in a fine rosewood case, (previously linked the the Royal College of Music), registration number 27997, (1891-1892), of typical form with tapered legs and castors.With UK Ivory sale registration number: 4ZS96CGR (Musical Instrument exemption)

Collection of 20th Century Molas from San Blas Islands, Panama comprising eleven reverse appliqué and embroidered cotton decorative panels and a shirt, including a pair of red and yellow 'maze' design mounted on to a green cotton ladies top,a pair of mola panels depicting 6 figures seated or standing in coloured boxes, appliquéd with names including 'Bob Lewis' and 'Ron Lundy' on red cotton grounds, 49cm by 41cm,a figure on a table beside a lit match on a red ground, 41cm by 31cm,three kite flying figures on an orange ground with embroidery, 44cm by 34cm,another depicting dancers and musical instrument players at a party on a red ground, 45cm by 38cm,a pair of flying birds on a black cotton ground, 43cm by 35cm,a donkey on a black cotton ground with embroidered motifs, a four legged creature on a blue background, each 47cm by 31cm,Medellin molas depicting figures playing the maracas, and a 'maze' style design in yellow and red with a pair of 'eyes' to the centre, each 42cm by 35cm,a pair of sand timers on a red cotton ground, 45cm by 36cm,(12)John Newall Private CollectionFading and wear overall.

Three various artworks to include painting of royalty riding on an elephant, painted by an Indian Art Student in Jaipor.Hand painted Mogul style horse painting on silk paper within a frame. Along with hand painted drawing of an Indian man playing a musical instrument.

An early 20th century marble floor standing lamp light statue. Depicting a standing Pierrot / clown figure with a gittern (musical instrument) under his arm leaning against a neoclassical square pillar torchere, later converted into a electric light / lamp. A.f. Measures approx. 97cm tall. 

20th Century, 'Clowns', one playing a musical instrument, oil on panel, indistinctly signed and dated, inscription verso, 24.75" x 19.5", (63x49.5cm).

A Frankenthal porcelain Chinese pavilion group, c.1770, blue crowned CT mark over VIII, modelled by K.G. Lück, with four chinoiserie figures at various pursuits including picking fruit and playing musical instruments around a tiered pagoda, by a river, on a rockwork base with a pierced fence and applied with melons, 30cm highProvenance: The Robert G. Vater Collection of European Ceramics.Footnotes: Note: An example of this model is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (museum no. 1982.60.294).Condition Report: There are restorations/overpainting overall which include: the roof of the pagoda is lacking the finial and the openwork structure has been restored to all four sections.  Repairs to the fruiting swags of the roof and three black ball finials to the roof edge are missing and other some others are restored back into place.  The figure standing inside the pagoda with a restored right hand.The lattice fence of the pagoda on the right side by the long steps into the upright has been repaired.  The figure holding a basket has a repair to the top of his hat.  The figure playing a stringed instrument has a restored tassel to his turban hat, a repaired left hand and repairs to the instrument.  A section of fence is missing besides this figure on the step edge.The right ankle/foot of the last standing figure has been restored.The curved fence on the base is missing one finial, has repairs to the remaining finials and the upright pole nearest the steps.  The low scroll fence at the back of the base has a large chip.  The rockwork base and other leaf/melong elements with small nicks and repairs.  There is a firing crack to the base by a section of fence dating from the time of manufacture.

A Tartar warrior, holding a musical instrument, a spear and a bottle Persia, 18th-19th Centurypen and ink with use of gold on paper, laid down within the illuminated borders of a large album page, 19th Century, above the drawing a rectangular panel containing a bird perched amidst flowering branches, inner border with stylised floral motifs in gold on a brown ground, wide outer borders with naturalistic flowers and birds in gold on a light pink ground drawing 207 x 115 mm.; album page 455 x 295 mm.Footnotes:ProvenancePrivate collection, London.For the same figure (this time facing left), see Sotheby's, Fine Oriental Manuscripts and Miniatures, 20th November 1986, lot 187 (illustrated, dated probably to the 18th Century).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: RR This lot is subject to import restrictions when shipped to the United States.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Vintage Four String Musical Instrument in the Manner of a Japanese Ruan

A wooden musical instrument and an African drum

A SANCAI-GLAZED FIGURE OF A LADY TANG DYNASTY (618-907) shown standing holding a musical instrument, her pleated robe applied with splashed green, amber and cream glazes 27cm high

Postcards, Music, a mixed age musical instrument collection of approx. 53 cards, with manufacturers of violins, cellos, and double bass, inc. RPs of 'The House of David' violin maker Michigan USA, Adolf Bader, Oswald Mückel, Hornsteiner Jr. etc. Also brass instruments manufacturer (trombones at Elkhart Conn. USA), French horns by August Heimel Jr., Markneukirchen, bell making and spinning, mandolin makers etc (mainly gd)

Postcards, Music, a collection of approx. 29 cards of strange and unusual musical instruments, with Marcari Bros accordion with a horn, advert for A.T Howson musical instrument manufacturer promoting 'The Phonofiddle', bands and individuals playing the phonofiddle (Max Prinzen, G Schafer, Association Phonique des Grands Artistes etc). Also The Llahtians, Fred Wilden, Jack Lord, phonofiddle variations, large horn, strange saxophones, giant euphonium, and factory for making brass instruments. Sold with a few helpful notes (mainly gd)

A PALE GREEN JADE IMPERIALLY-INSCRIBED BOULDERQianlongCrisply carved as a rounded rocky grotto enclosing a bearded scholar strumming a guqin on a ledge, all beside gnarled pine trees, finely incised flowing water underneath, the top right section incised in elegant kaishu calligraphy with an Imperial poem, the stone of even pale green tone, wood stand. 16cm (6 1/4in) wide. (2).Footnotes:清乾隆 御題詩《松陰橫琴》巧雕玉山子Provenance: an English private collection來源：英國私人收藏The inscription on the present boulder reads: 御製松陰橫琴抱琴松下來，獨坐聽流水。聲不在絲桐，卻在心與指。Which may be translated as:Imperially made 'Playing qin under the shade of pine trees'.Coming under the pine trees, I hold a qin in my arms.I sit alone listening to the sound of the flowing water.The sound does not come from the strings and wutong wood.But comes from my heart and fingers.The poem is published in book 13 of the 'Collected Imperial Poems' (御製詩初集卷十三). In the anthology it is recorded as being written in the Guihai cyclical year corresponding to 1743, when the Qianlong emperor inscribed it on a painting by Zhu Lunhan 朱倫瀚 (1680-1760), of a scholar playing the qin. The poem, like the carving, depicts a scholar playing the qin, attuning himself not only to the music but the nature of the cosmos. The sound of flowing water relates to the physical stream and sound of the water, but also the famous melody 'Flowing Waters' (流水) played by the famed qin player Bo Ya of the Eastern Zhou period, to his cherished friend Zi Qi, who understood and appreciated the meaning conveyed through the music. The names Bo Ya and 'Flowing Waters' thus came to be almost synonymous with the notion of intuitive understanding and deep friendship. Hence the term for a close friend in Chinese is zhiyin (知音), literally, 'someone who knows the sounds'. For the Qianlong emperor, an accomplished qin player himself, the musical instrument would not only have exemplified his mastery and guardianship of traditional Han Chinese literati culture, but also his understanding that music and governance in a Confucian context were related; a musician who understands harmony can bring harmony to the realm. The present lot belongs to a small group of jade boulders and screens which were carved with Imperial poems authored by the Qianlong emperor and which additionally relate to paintings - thus connecting the written word with pictorial and three-dimensional representation. For other examples in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, see The Refined Taste of the Emperor: Special Exhibition of Archaic and Pictorial Jades of the Ch'ing Court, Taipei, 1997, nos.43, 62, 64 and 66.Compare with a related Imperial inscribed pale green jade boulder depicting Wang Xizhi, Qianlong, which was sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 4 October 2016, lot 50.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Pair of vintage ice skates and musical instrument

GROUP OF FIVE CONTINENTAL CHERUB 'BAND' FIGURES each figure playing a musical instrument, all marked to baseQty: 5

A Chinese / Burmese gilt bronze figure of seated Indra with musical instrument. The deity in seated position. Measures 24cm high 

Various Capodimonte figures, child playing musical instrument, standing child, 23cm high, etc. (3)

Y A MAHOGANY SQUARE PIANOLATE 18TH CENTURY AND LATEROf small proportion, the soundboard signed for G Smart / 331 Oxford Street / London above the ivory faced keysOn a later stand base81cm high, 86cm wide, 36cm deepPlease note Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption license for the ivory in this lot (Ref: SQHAVT82)Condition Report: The case with marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useThe top and base are attached but as catalogued are of differing periods - these elements are not attached and can be removed from eachother if wished for transport.The action is 'dead' a few keys sound when struck but overall this requires a full service, overhaul, re-tune and attention from a professional - it is not sold as a working musical instrument but as as a decorative piece of furniture The painted decoration is rubbed and with some probable refreshmentThe keys with splits and cracks, some fronts have slipped and are loose Please see additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer

FAMILLE VERTE 'LADIES AND BABY' GINGER JAR AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY 清 綠彩仕女嬰戲圖蓋罐 of globular form, the exterior painted with elegant ladies in an outdoor setting, respectively carrying a wrapped qin musical instrument, ruyi sceptre, and a circular covered box, all under a ruyi cloud band on the shoulders, the base with a double circle in underglaze blue, the domed cover adorned with a baby wearing a bib, crawling on a large plantain leaf while holding a blossoming lotus in his right handDimensions:19cm highProvenance:Provenance: Private Scottish collection, inherited from current owner's grandmother. The late grandmother would buy from auctions in London or the West Country where she was based. The collection was formed in the mid-20th century.

"Cherub Band" five composite stone figures of cherubs, each playing a different musical instrument, 62cm high (5) 

Selbstspielendes Harmonium "The Phoneon", um 1900John Malcolm & Co., London. Saugluft-betriebene Zungenorgel, 61 Tonstufen, mit folgenden Registern: Re-Roll, Bass Coupler, Principal 4', Piano 4', Echo 8', Diapason 8', Forte, Vox Humana, Bourdon Bass 16', Melodia 8', Clarionet 16', Dulciana 8', Vox Celesta 8', Dulcet 8', Treble Coupler und Motor, mit Anzeiger der Geschwindigkeit, Nußbaumgehäuse, ohne Rückwand, Maße 123 x 67 x 146 cm, guter optischer Zustand, Mechanik müßte restauriert werden. - Ein selten zu findendes mechanisches Musikinstrument. Start Price: EUR 200 Zustand: (3/4)The Phoneon 61-Note Player Reed Organ, c. 1900John Malcolm & Co., London. Suction-operated instrument, with following registers: Re-Roll, Bass Coupler, Principal 4', Piano 4', Echo 8', Diapason 8', Forte, Vox Humana, Bourdon Bass 16', Melodia 8', Clarionet 16', Dulciana 8', Vox Celesta 8', Dulcet 8', treble coupler and motor with a small clock dial to indicate gradually increasing tempo, walnut case, missing rear panel, size 48 ½ x 25 1/3 x 57 ½ in., the casework is in generally good condition, mechanism in need of repair. - A scarce mechanical musical instrument. Start Price: EUR 200 Condition: (3/4)

Plattenspieldose Polyphon Nr. 44D, um 1905Polyphon Musikwerke, Leipzig. Für Blechplatten Ø 39,8 cm, 154-toniger Doppelkamm (komplett!), Nußbaumgehäuse mit Intarsien auf dem Deckel, Schublade für die Platten, Motor und Kurbel fehlen, Gehäuse in gutem Zustand. Nach Komplettierung ein sehr gutes Gerät. - Mit 10 Platten. Start Price: EUR 180 Zustand: (3/-)Polyphon Style 44D Disc Musical Box, c. 1905Polyphon Musikwerke, Leipzig. For 15 ¾-inch discs, 154 teeth in duplex comb (complete), walnut case with inlay on lid, with drawer to storage discs, without motor and crank, case in good condition. After completion a very good instrument. - With 10 discs. Start Price: EUR 180 Condition: (3/-)

A vintage 20th century Renown brass trumpet musical instrument in blue case and a squeeze box.

20thC Japanese School. Figure of geisha playing musical instrument, two others similar, prints, 40cm x 28cm. (3)

Various musical instrument spares including Reeds, Strings and pads.

An assorted collection of millefiori micro mosaic jewellery. The lot to include; brooch pins, necklace chains, pendants, beads, AF jewellery fragments, earrings, floral design, hearts, bone, guitar musical instrument, clip on earrings, Milano architectural photograph & more. Total weight approx 220g. Largest measures approx 20cm.

A very detailed figure of a Victorian dressed lady holding a musical instrument. N with a crown mark on the back, model number 130 16. Dimensions: 4"W x 9.5"HCountry of Origin: ItalyCondition: Age related wear.

An unusual musical instrument, possible Ghanaian, mounted with cowrie shells to form faces.

A small stringed musical instrument, possibly Ivory Coast.

Novelty musical instrument brass postage stamps box in the form of a cello - 14.5cm long & has some dents

An Indonesian tribal art hardwood Dayak bowl, from Borneo, an Indonesian stringed musical instrument and a collection of Indonesian baskets, textiles, jewellery and other items (Qty)

After Louis Auguste Moreau (French, 1855-1919), a pair of patinated metal models of musical putti, first quarter 20th century, each portrayed standing and playing an instrument, each inscribed L. S. (?) Moreau to the maquette, on stepped circular Breccia marble bases, 34 and 32cm high respectively

20th Century Indian painting on alabaster, figure playing a musical instrument, 17.5cms x 12.5cms together with a near pair of small framed Indian school watercolours, 15cms x 8cms and another similar, moonlight scene, 22cms x 15cms

Quantity of brass musical instrument mouthpieces, together with a Finger Book of Common Prayer and another small volume

18th / 19th Century Continental walnut and marquetry inlaid cylinder bureau, the galleried top above three small drawers, the musical instrument inlaid cylinder fall enclosing a fitted interior and pull-out writing surface above two drawers on turned fluted support, 133cms wideRoller needs some repair to mechanism and is sun bleached.

A carved wooden and bone inlaid musical instrument in fitted case

A wooden and bone inlaid musical instrument in fitted case

Original vintage advertising poster French Horn featuring an image of the musical instrument with the description of the actual height and an image of a musician playing the French Horn. Fair condition, paper losses, tears, staining, foxing, paper losses, paper skimming, double sided. Country of issue: USA, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 56x36, year of printing: 1930s.

Ca. 618-907 AD. A hollow molded terracotta figure features a lady kneeling in a graceful posture, wearing a long robe consisting of a cream skirt, red bodice, and a long green shawl. Her face is finely detailed in black pigment, with her lips accentuated in red. Her hair is pulled up to form a topknot, giving her a refined appearance. The lady holds a Sheng instrument in front of her with both hands. The Sheng is a traditional Chinese musical instrument that belongs to the category of reed pipes. It consists of a vertical wind chamber with numerous pipes that produce a variety of tones. This figure is a Mingqi, which is a Chinese term used to refer to objects that were buried with the dead to accompany them to the afterlife. These objects were believed to serve the same function in the afterlife as they did in the earthly realm. The Mingqi were made in large numbers during the Tang Dynasty, and they were highly valued by the people who buried them with their dead. Figures of musicians were placed in the tombs of wealthy individuals to provide them with entertainment in the afterlife. This piece has been precisely dated by means of a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. The TL certificate with its full report will accompany this lot.Size: L:215mm / W:110mm ; 905gProvenance: From the private collection of a Somerset gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed before 2000 on the UK /European art markets.

BronzeIndia, 16th century Dimensions: Height 23 cm Wide 13 cm Depth 19 cm without baseWeight: 2969 grams with base Bronze statue of a kinnari on a round base. A kinnari is a Buddhist and Hindu mythological creature part human part bird and associated with music and love. This female version is holding a long stick with two drop-shaped ends, probably part of a musical instrument. Her hair is done up in a high bun. The kinnari has feathered wings on the sides and a coiled up tail. They stand for femininity, accomplishment and beauty. Provenance: Ex: Dr. Edward Spiegel (1931 - 2020)

ANTIQUE VIOLINS & VIOLIN BOWS - INCLUDING VIOLIN BY F JONES, BATTERSEA. Including a 3/4 size dark stained violin with one piece back, with a label inside for 'F Jones, Musical Instrument Makers, York Rd, Battersea' (53.5cms long overall, back to bottom of button 32.5cms). Also with another 3/4 size violin with spurious label for Antonius Straduarlus (55cms long overall, back 33cms to bottom of button), in a wooden case, and various various Violin bows in varied condition (no makers names that I can see). Ivory Submission Reference 4OJSZ4BZ. CITES permit is included. Exporting outside the EU will require an additional export permit. *CR Not available, see online images.

Nursery Rhymes Series Two. Boy in blue pants and vest; playing a musical instrument.Royal Doutlon backstamp. Artist: Amanda HughesIssued: 1984 - 1987Dimensions: 7.75""HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Good

Smiling child holds musical instrument. Glossy finish. Royal Copenhagen backstamp. Marked 3677.Dimensions: 3.5""HManufacturer: Royal CopenhagenCountry of Origin: DenmarkCondition: Age related wear.

Single string musical instrument made from a coconut with bow

A tray containing assorted mouth organs including Hohner and Suzuki examples, a musical instrument mouthpiece and a new guitar stand.

An 18th century Derby figure of a girl playing a musical instrument with a dog at her side and another of a putti flower girl, 17cm