Musical Instruments
2501.
For restoration/spares: three various Lachenal concertinas and another unnamed concertina, cased (4)
£60-100
2502.
Two Wheatstone Tutor system treble concertinas, each with fortyeight bone buttons on pierced rosewood ends and four-fold bellows (2)
£150-250
2503.
George Jones Anglo concertina in C/G pitch, with thirty-four metal buttons on pierced rosewood ends, six-fold bellows, case; also a German twenty button concertina with pierced rosewood ends and five-fold bellows, case (2)
£200-400
2504.
Wheatstone Mayfair English concertina, with thirty-six bone buttons on pierced mahogany ends, five-fold bellows and accordion reeds, case; also another unnamed concertina with thirty-five metal buttons on foliate pierced ends, six-fold bellows, case (2)
£150-250
2505.
Lachenal & Co Tutor system model concertina, with forty-eight bone buttons on pierced rosewood ends, no. 42705, five-fold bellows, case; also another George Case Tutor system model concertina with fortyeight bone buttons on foliate pierced dark wooden ends, four-fold bellows, within an inlaid walnut case (2)
£150-250
2506.
Lachenal & Co Crane Duet concertina, with thirty-five bone buttons on foliate pierced rosewood ends, five-fold bellows
£100-150
2507.
Lachenal & Co MacCann Duet concertina, with forty-six bone buttons on foliate pierced rosewood ends, six-fold bellows, case
£150-250
2508.
Lachenal & Co Excelsior concertina, with forty-eight metal buttons on foliate pierced rosewood ends, also inlaid with foliate motifs and fitted with a handbar, five-fold bellows, case
£300-500
2509.
Rock Chidley Tutor system model concertina, with forty-eight ivory buttons on foliate pierced rosewood ends, four-fold bellows
**IvorysubmissionreferenceTCAC662Z
£100-150
2508
2510 (See page 13)
2510.
English treble concertina probably by Scates, with forty-eight metal buttons on foliate pierced rosewood ends, five-fold bellows
£200-300
2511.
Rock Chidley baritone concertina, with forty-eight glass buttons on foliate pierced rosewood ends, five-fold bellows, case
**Thisconcertinaismissingthebaffles
£200-400
2512.
Good Lachenal & Co double reeded concertina in C/G, with riveted action and thirty metal buttons on foliate pierced metal ends, eightfold bellows, case
£600-800
2513.
George Case baritone concertina, with military style brass bound ends and forty-eight ivory buttons on foliate pierced rosewood ends, six-fold bellows, case
**IvorysubmissionreferenceJC59D9MK
£300-500
2514.
Good Wheatstone concertina possibly with a Jeffries Duet system, with sixty-six metal buttons on foliate pierced metal ends, bearing the C. Wheatstone & Co plaque inscribed Inventors, Patentees & Manfcts, Concertinas & Aeolas, London, no. 29612, eight-fold bellows, original leather case
**ThisconcertinaissoldwiththeoriginalpurchasereceiptfromC. Wheatstone&CoofLondondated30thJan1923for35pounds
£600-1000
2515.
Wheatstone baritone concertina, with forty-eight metal buttons on foliate pierced ebonised ends, ser. no. 26467, with seven-fold bellows
£600-800
2516.
Shakespeare Anglo concertina in B flat and F sharp pitch, with thirtyone metal buttons on later foliate pierced aluminium ends, steel reeds and six-fold bellows, case
£300-500
2517.
Lachenal & Co McCann system Duet concertina, with fifty-five metal buttons on foliate pierced metal ends, seven-fold bellows, case
£300-500
2518.
Lachenal & Co Anglo concertina in C/G pitch, with thirty-two bone buttons on foliate pierced metal ends, steel reeds and six-fold bellows, case
£600-900
2513
2514
2518 (See page 13)
2519.
Interesting and rare early Wheatstone concertina (circa 1840), with thirty-two ivory buttons on mahogany ends fitted with brass thumb plates, bearing the Wheatstone oval plaque inscribed By His Majesty's Latters Patent, C. Wheatstone, Inventor, 20, Conduit St, Regent St, London, no. 875, with four-fold bellows, case **Ivorysubmissionreference24RVHCWQ £400-800
2520.
Baby Tanzbar mechanical concertina bearing the manufacturer's trademark triangular transfer printed label, with twelve-fold bellows and black & white plastic veneered ends; also with eleven various tune rolls
**ThisinstrumentissoldwithapurchasereceiptfromA.C.Norman& Codated14th/10/24andsomeplayinginstructions
£200-400
2521.
Banjo mandolin, unnamed, with Dallas style birds eye maple resonator, 8" skin, case
£80-120
2531 (See page 15) 2532 (See page 15)
2522.
Rare Barnes & Mullins eight string mandolin banjo, with 12" skin, mother of pearl dot markers to the fingerboard and open peg box surmounted by a lozenge with circular inset plaque inscribed Barnes & Mullins, London W., case
£100-150
2523.
Barnes & Mullins ukulele banjo, with pearloid resonator and sides, scalloped rim, 11" skin, stamped Barnes & Mullins, London to the side of the heel, case
£100-150
2524.
Good banjo mandolin, unnamed, the rosewood resonator inlaid with a large star within chevron and green line banding, with 11" skin, geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard and head, case
£200-300
2525.
Abbot five string open back Weaver type banjo, with 10.5" skin, stamped W.G. Davis, 6 Felbrigge Rd, 7 Kings to the heel, case; also a J.G. Winder five string open back fretless banjo in need of restoration stamped J.G. Winder, no. 668 on the perch pole, with 12" skin, case (2)
£100-150
2526.
John Alvey Turner seven string open back banjo, with 11" skin, stamped on the heel John Alvey Turner, 35 Bishopsgate St, London, case; also another five string open back banjo in need of restoration, stamped Manufactured by Lyon & Healy, Chicago, U.S.A. on the perch pole, with 11" skin, case (2)
£80-140
2519
2528.
S.S. Stewart five string open back banjo, bearing the maker's plaque and stamped no. 16760 on the perch pole, with 10.5" skin, foliate carved heel and mother of pearl star and crescent inlay to the fretboard and shaped head, case
£60-100
2529.
Clifford Essex & Son 'Popular' four string banjo, bearing the maker's plate screwed to the perch pole and stamped no. 0868, with mahogany banded resonator, 11" skin and geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard, case
£120-180
2530.
Windsor no. 4 zither banjo in need of restoration, with rosewood veneered body, oval trade metal plate screwed to the back of the heel, stylised mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard and stamped no. 4 to the open peg box, case
£40-80
2531.
Clifford Essex Paravox four string banjo, the birds eye maple resonator inlaid to the back with a star, with chevron banded sides, 11" skin and geometric mother of pearl foliate inlay to the fretboard and shaped head, bearing the manufacturer's plate screwed to the back of the headstock, case
£400-600
2532.
Bacon & Day 'Silver Bell' four string banjo, with mahogany boxwood banded resonator, 11" skin and geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard, the shaped head inlaid with the maker's monogram and inscribed 'Silver Bell', case
£400-600
2533.
A. Weaver five string open back banjo stamped A. Weaver, Maker, London, W.C. on the perch pole, with 11" skin, mother of pearl dot inlay to the fretboard and inset silvered shield to the shaped head, case
£120-180
2534.
Five string banjo, unnamed, with mahogany faux ivory banded resonator, 11" skin, geometric floral mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard and head, case
£150-250
2535.
2527.
S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred five string open back banjo, bearing the maker's plaque and stamped with the maker's name and no. 16090 on the perch pole, with 11.5" skin, foliate carved heel and mother of pearl inlaid shaped head, case (restored)
£50-80
Clifford Essex Boudoir Grand C.E. Special five string open back banjo, bearing the Clifford Essex & Co trademark plate fitted to the perch pole, with 11" skin, geometric mother of pearl floral inlay to the fretboard and inset with a silvered shield to the shaped headstock, case
£250-350
2533
2536 (See page 16)
2537 (See page 16) 2538 (See page 16)
2536.
Good Paramount William Lange Style B four string banjo, bearing the maker's trademark plaque fixed to the inside pot wall and stamped no. 8518 on the perch pole, with 11.25" skin, mother of pearl geometric inlay to the fretboard and shaped head inscribed Paramount, Wil. Lange Style B, case
£300-500
2537.
Good Clifford Essex Paragon four string plectrum banjo, bearing the maker's trademark silver plate fixed to the perch pole stamped no. 1472, with birds eye maple banded resonator, 11" skin, fine engraved stylised mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard and head, inlaid with a silvered shield inscribed Paragon to the centre of the headstock, case
£600-900
2538.
Good Clifford Essex Paragon five string banjo, bearing the maker's trademark silvered plaque fixed to the perch pole and stamped Paragon, 195, with maple banded resonator, 11" skin and fine engraved stylised mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard and head, inlaid with a silvered shield inscribed Paragon, case
£600-900
2538A.
Clifford Essex Regal four string banjo, with rosewood and mahogany inlaid banded resonator, 11" skin, stylised geometric mother of pearl foliate inlay to the fretboard and inscribed Regal on the shaped head, hard case
£150-250
2539.
Four various banjos: Gibson Kalamazoo tenor banjo, Dallas tenor banjo and two five string banjos by John Grey & Sons of London Dallas (4)
£60-100
2540.
Interesting old seven string zither banjo with nickel banded rosewood resonator, the back inserted with a disc inscribed S. Rose & Co, Bombay, with 9" skin, inset screw heads and open peg box
£50-80
2541.
W.F. Wilbert fretless five string banjo, stamped twice on the perch pole, Maker W.F. Wilbert, with 12" skin and mother of pearl dot and star inlay to the fretboard, associated case
£70-100
2542.
Modern Ashbury banjolin with 11" skin; also a tenor open back banjo stamped Hawkes & Son, London to the heel, with 10.5" skin, open peg box and pronounced lozenge head finial (2)
£60-100
2551 (See page 17)
2543.
2552 (See page 17)
Modern Troubadour labelled bouzouki; also a Keech long scale ukulele bearing a paper label inscribed Model A no. 1202, Sole Distributors, John E. Dallas & Sons, Ltd... and signed on the label, case (at fault) (2)
£60-100
2544.
Contemporary mandola, unlabelled, with satinwood back and sides, spruce table and an open peg box; also a Romanian mandolin with pear shaped body and banded spruce table (2)
£40-80
2545.
Modern Ashbury pear shaped mandolin labelled Ashbury, Model no. GP-31238..., case; also an old Broadway silver plated trumpet with mouthpiece and two mutes, case (2)
£60-100
2546.
Three Wheatstone English concertinas, each with forty-eight buttons on pierced rosewood ends, five-fold bellows and wooden cases (3) (all at fault)
£300-500
2564 (See page 18)
2547.
Modern Fender tenor ukulele, ser. no. 0115017075, soft case; also a modern Reiner Guitars tenor ukulele labelled Hand Crafted Instruments by Albert Deakin, no. 34, soft case, an Ozark balalaika, soft case and a Kronenzither with instruction books (4)
£60-100
2548.
Modern Spanish bandura labelled Constructor de Guitarras, Joan Castti Mira...Mod. 5 Serie 0708 and signed on the label, with rosewood back and sides, spruce table and open rosewood head
£80-140
2549.
Pilgrim Celtic Dawn octave 100 Mandola, with dark wood faux ivory banded back and sides, chevron banded spruce table, original soft case
£80-140
2550.
Portuguese Fado twelve string guitar, labelled Guitarras Artis, Concerto Artesanal, Modelo Luxo and signed on the label, with faux ivory banded rosewood back and sides and chevron banded spruce table, hard case
£100-150
2574 (See page 18)
2551.
Good Victorian rosewood duet music stand, the twin ledges with rectangular solid centres enclosed by pierced stylised geometric foliate fretwork, supported upon a fluted and turned column to the circular base raised on four lion paw feet
£150-250
2552.
Good Victorian mahogany adjustable duet music stand, the twin lyre ledges supported upon a turned and fluted column and three curving foliate carved legs
£300-500
2553.
Good soprani ukulele tweed case, a baritone ukulele case, KOKI concert ukulele hard case (as new); also a Brunswick concert ukulele with Welsh flag body and a Melody Maker Auto-chord children's banjo, both in original boxes (5)
£60-100
2554.
Four Barnes & Mullins different size ukuleles, with spalted maple back and sides and solid spruce tops, including a baritone, tenor (unbadged manufacturer's sample), concert and soprano, all cased (4)
£100-200
2555.
Lanikai tenor ukulele with koa wood body, Model no. CK-T, case; also a Lanikai concert ukulele with koa wood body, Model no. CK-C, both cased (2)
£40-80
2556.
Barnes & Mullins 'The Bowley' soprano ukulele, hard case; also a LAG Thinline soprano ukulele with solid koa wood body, soft case (2)
£30-50
2557.
Samick baritone ukulele, with solid cedar top and rosewood back and sides, labelled, Model no. UK-70B, ser. no. SI40604029, hard case
£50-80
2558.
Custom built electric cigar box ukulele, with 1950s cigar box body inscribed Robina, no. 10, De Luxe with later neck and head, soft case
£30-50
2559.
1950s banjolele, with faux ivory banded resonator, 8" skin and stylised mother of pearl geometric inlay to the fretboard and head, soft case
£50-80
2560.
Vintage banjolele, with faux ivory mahogany banded resonator, 8" skin, geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard and shaped head, semi-rigid case
£40-70
2561.
The Epiphone F-Style mandolin labelled Epiphone, Model MM-50VS, Serial DW06070119, with sunburst body, scrolled table shoulder and headstock, semi-rigid case
£100-150
2562.
Fender mandolin labelled Fender FM-52E, CD11050115..., sunburst finish, hard case
£100-150
2563.
Neapolitan twelve string mandolin labelled Carlo Ricordo, Napoli, N.1000/8..., with rosewood bowl back, spruce table and faux tortoiseshell scratchplate, case; also an old flatback pear shaped mandolin, unnamed, associated case (2)
£80-140
2564.
Rare Gibson F2 mandolin circa 1908 bearing the Standard Gibson Guarantee label inscribed Gibson Mandolin Style F-2, number 10136..., with faux ivory banded walnut back and sides, stained spruce table, scrolling shaped body, mother of pearl dot inlay to the fretboard, bearing 'The Gibson' inlaid headstock logo, with original mother of pearl foliate inlaid pegs and original hard case
£2000-3000
2565.
Harley Benton five string banjo, with mahogany banded resonator, 11" skin, soft case; also a Martin Smith classical guitar, model no. W-400SB-PE, soft case and a Settimio Soprani one hundred and twenty bass piano accordion with four switches, black finish, case (3)
£60-100
2566.
Modern Neapolitan mandolin labelled Matsikas, Handmade Musical Instrument, Model no. 1, Made in Greece..., hard case; also an unnamed four string banjo with 10.5" skin, case (2)
£50-80
2567.
Gremlin mandola, with mahogany back and sides, spruce table and foliate decorated scratchplate, soft case; also an Ashbury mandolin, model no. AM110, soft case (2)
£50-80
2568.
Two modern guitar ukuleles by: Kmise, Model: M10639 and Lani Model LB50CEQ (2)
£30-60
2569.
Remo five string banjo with mahogany banded resonator and 11" skin, soft case; also a Gear4Music pear shaped mandolin with sunburst finish, Model: MA10VS (2)
£30-60
2570.
Cordoba Model 25TK ukulele, within a plush lined Duke stitched case
£40-60
2571.
Tenor open back banjo, unnamed, with 11" skin and mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard, case; also a banjolin with foliate inlaid back and chevron banded sides (2)
£50-80
2572.
Good Fylde modern bouzouki, bearing the maker's label and inscribed Octavius no. 3265, soft case (crack on the table running below the bridge to the edge)
£300-400
2573.
Small modern walnut twenty-two string harp, 33" high, 19.25" wide (max), tuning key and soft cover
£200-300
2574.
Good Professional Model Hohner Morino VI M piano accordion, circa mid 1960s, double cassotto, with one hundred and eighty-five bass buttons, normal and and extra three rows of chromatic buttons (free-bass), three bass registers and eleven treble registers, black finish and within the original case adapted with wheels and handle to facilitate transportation
**Thisinstrumenthashadoneownerfromnewandwasusedfor advancedcompetitiveworkintheearlyyears
£800-1200
2575.
Mahogany adjustable music stand, with folding ledge supported upon triple fluted curving legs united by a circular dished undertier; also a Maelzel walnut pyramid metronome (2)
£60-100
2576.
2580.
B & H Ajax three piece drum kit, with black colour spot finish; also a quantity of various size cymbals and a large quantity of hardware
£100-200
2577.
Pearl Export Series four piece drum kit, red finish £200-300
2578.
Good Sebastian Erard Grecian Model forty-three string harp, stamped to one side with the Royal Coat of Arms and inscribed 'Sebastian Erard's Patent no. 2282, 18, Great Marlborough Street, London' and to the other side 'Maker to H.R.H. The Princess Charlotte of Wales, Most Christian Majesty the King of France, J.M. The Emperor of All the Rufsias', the circular capital gilded in relief with a band of angels and lyres over three standing angels clasping wreaths, with ebonised and gilded fluted column to the base fitted with eight pedals, the ebonised frame decorated with gilded lines, 67" high overall (tuning key and soft cover)
*Thevendorhasownedandplayedthisharpforoverthirtyyears anditwaspreviouslyplayedbythefamousharpistSavourna Stevenson.ThisharptakesBritishgaugelightstrings £2000-3000
2579.
Keith, Prowse & Co English concertina, with forty-eight bone buttons on pierced mahogany ends, four-fold bellows, case
£150-200
2589 (See page 20)
Early Music Shop 8-course lute, within a fitted hard case with combination locks
£150-250
2581.
Enya electro-acoustic ukulele, within a rigid case
£300-400
2582.
Modern Portuguese guitar labelled Antonio Pinto de Carvalho Mod MDL305L no. 708026, semi-rigid case; also an ebonised and rosewood table zither (2)
£50-80
2583.
Two modern ukuleles labelled Kala model no. KA-S and Mahalo no. U50G; also an old Greek dulcimer with violin scroll head and decorated to the back with an eagle's head in relief and an unnamed mid 20th century four string open back banjo with 11" skin and faux mother of pearl fretboard, hard case (in need of restoration) (4)
£60-100
2584.
Turtle Hill five string open back banjo with Tony Pass tone ring, 11" skin and geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard, hard case
**Thisbanjoissoldwithapurchasereceiptdatedthe8th December2004
£300-500
2578
2585.
Kasuga five string banjo, the rosewood back with faux ivory and abalone banding, 11" skin and geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard, hard case
£250-350
2586.
Good and rare Guarnierius Receveur four string tenor banjo circa 1930, the wooden back inlaid with a geometric mother of pearl circular design, with 8.5" skin and geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard and open peg box inscribed Guarnierius Luthier, case
£750-950
2587.
John Grey & Sons of London Benares Model banjo-mandolin, with decorative coloured metalwork to the back and sides, 11" skin, mother of pearl dot inlay to the fretboard and bearing the maker's trademark circular plaque screwed to the headstock, case; also another unnamed banjolin with walnut back and sides, 5.5" skin, case (2)
£80-140
2588.
Old Neapolitan mandolin, unlabelled, within the original wooden case; also a Carlo Ricordo labelled mandolin, with rosewood back and sides and chevron banded spruce table, case, (both in need of restoration) (2)
£40-80
2589.
Good Czechoslovakian ebonised baby grand piano by Petrof, stamped on the frame P IV 610/620, Made in Czech Republic, raised upon three turned and octagonal tapering legs terminating in brass castors, 59" wide, 70" long; also with a matching box seat duet stool, 34.5" wide and a single adjustable piano stool, 25" wide
2590.
Istanbul Mehmet 19" custom dry ride cymbal, soft case; also a pair of Empire Series 13" hi-hats (3)
£60-100
2591.
Avedis Zildjian 20" cymbal, soft case
£70-100
2592.
Meinl Byzance 20" dry ride cymbal; also three Pearl 14" hi-hats (4)
£80-120
2593.
K Zildjian three piece cymbal set; custom 20" medium ride, 18" dark crash and a pair of 14" hi-hats (4)
£100-150
2594.
Good K Zildjian Bill Stewart 24" Custom Dry Complex Ride II cymbal
£150-200
2595.
Three old Avedis Zildjian 18" cymbals (3)
£60-100
2596.
K Zildjian 18" heavy ride cymbal; also a Zildjian 17" paper thin crash cymbal (2)
£60-100
2597.
Super Zyn 20" ride cymbal and a pair of Super Zyn 14" hi-hats (3)
£80-120
2598.
Old Zildjian (possibly 1940s) 13" cymbal; also another old 13" cymbal (2)
£50-80
£400-600
2586
2599.
Pair of Zildjian 14" crash cymbals with leather handles; also a Super Zyn 16" crash cymbal with leather handle (3)
£60-100
2600.
Paiste 16" 2002 crash cymbal (855793); also a Paiste 18" crash cymbal (809270) and a pair of UFIP 14" hi-hats (4)
£80-120
2601.
Carlton bouzouki case, blue finish
£50-80
2602.
Pickard Acoustics Irish bouzouki labelled Pickard Acoustics, Binbrook, Lincolnshire, England, no. 5-Bz, 11-87, signed on the label, hard case
£200-300
2603.
Clifford Essex five string open back banjo, bearing the Clifford Essex Co. name plate fixed to the perch pole, with 11" skin and geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard and head, hard case
£80-140
2604.
Gibson Mastertone five string banjo, bearing the Gibson guarantee label fixed to the inside pot wall, with faux ivory banded mahogany resonator, 11" skin and geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard and head, stamped ser. no. 109538 to the reverse of the headstock, hard case
£200-400
2605.
Four different hand drums; metal Dumbek with 10" skin, 15.25" high, African djembe with 12" skin, 23.5" high, Indian Murdangham of barrel shape form, 22" high and an Irish bodhran, 13.5" diameter (4)
£50-100
2606.
Three snare drums: one Pearl, one brass and another vintage circa 1930s (3)
£60-100
2607.
1930s/1940s vintage drum kit, with Frank Woze bass drum and Ludwig/Gretsch tom toms; also a quantity of various new and old drum heads etc
£50-100
2608.
PDP Daru Jones of New York yellow/black sparkle four piece drum kit, with stands and cases
£200-300
2609.
Three various tom toms; 14" Gretsch blue pearl, 14" Gretsch white pearl and a 10" Yamaha black (3)
£50-100
2610.
Small ethnic string banded drum, 9.5" high; also a single string ethic instrument with 6.5" reptile skin and an old tambourine (3)
£25-45
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Brass & Woodwind
2801.
Selmer Reference 54 Tenor tenor saxophone, gold lacquered finish, ser. no. 625063, gig bag style case
£2500-3500
2802.
Selmer cigar cutter alto saxophone, silver plate, ser. no 17087, circa 1932, with Selmer Soloist D mouthpiece with cap and ligature, case
£1200-1800
2803.
Good Selmer Radio Improved silver plated alto saxophone, ser. no. 19952, with crook and two mouthpieces, original case
**ThissaxophoneissoldwiththeHaynesSaxophoneManual,The OttoLangleySeriesPracticalTutorforSaxophoneandvarious manuscriptmusicbooksetc
£1500-2000
(See page 21)
2804.
Buffet Crampon & Cie of Paris silver plated baritone saxophone inscribed Evette & Schaeffer, 18 & 20 Passage du Gd Cerf, Paris, no. 24019, with crook and Rico mouthpiece, case £500-800
2805.
Leblanc of Paris ebonite clarinet, ser. no. 62017, with two spare barrel joints and two mouthpieces, case £200-400
2806.
Pair of Leblanc of Paris ebonite clarinets, ser. nos. 14160 and 14162, with mouthpieces and two spare barrel joints, case £300-500
2807.
Henri Selmer of Paris alto clarinet, ser. no. U877, crook, mouthpiece, case £400-600
2808.
Boosey & Hawkes Ltd Imperial bass clarinet, ser. no. 458247, crook, mouthpiece and spare reeds, case £500-800
2809.
Selmer bass clarinet, ser. no. 58288, crook and mouthpiece, case £500-800
(See page 23)
2810.
J.H. Ebblewhite rosewood flute with six salt spoon nickel keys on wooden blocks, stamped J.H. Ebblewhite Maker, 4 & 5 High Street, Aldgate, London, mahogany box; also a Westminster Besson of London silver plated flute, case (2) £50-80
2811.
D. Deschamps of Paris silver flute, within a fitted case stamped A. Robert, 14, Rue d'Hautavills, Paris £300-400
2803
2804
2805 2806
2808
2813
2809 (See page 22) 2821 2822 2812.
Moritz Max Monnig of Leipzig ebonite flute, stamped on every joint, case
£200-300
2813.
The chanter, three drones and stocks of a set of Northumbrian small-pipes, anonymous, circa 1835, of ebony with ivory mounts, the chanter and drone stock mounts with elaborate spiralling ornamental turnery in the Holtzapffel manner, the drone slides without lapping, the chanter with seven silver salt-spoon cup keys, the blowpipe, its stock and the bag all a modern replacement, bellows absent.
**IvorysubmissionreferenceQ5VB1G6U
£1200-1800
2814.
T. Prowse boxwood and ivory clarinet with eight brass keys on wooden blocks, stamped T. Prowse, Hanway Street, London (key of B)
**IvorysubmissionreferenceISRTS1S9QDE
£150-200
2815.
Whitaker of London boxwood and ivory flute, with four silver keys on wooden blocks
**Ivorysubmissionreference-Z2B4SBMP
£100-150
2816.
Jupiter brass pocket cornet inscribed K.H.S. Musical Instruments Co. Limited, mouthpiece, case
£30-50
2817.
Interesting early brass B-flat trumpet, with three rotary valves, case
£200-300
2818.
Heckel bassoon crook stamped Heckel Biebrich, Made in Germany, CD2
£150-200
2819.
Very large pine Alpenhorn, with fine foliate carved bell and dated 1953, with ribbed sectional tapering pipe, 135" long overall
£300-500
2821.
Good solid silver William Haynes French System flute with open holed keys stamped The Haynes Flute, Mfd by Wm.S. Haynes & Co, Boston Mass, no. 5587, Patented, case
£1000-1500
2822.
19th century stained boxwood and ivory flute, unnamed, with six square silver keys on wooden blocks, case
**IvorysubmissionreferenceMCCNY884
£100-200
2823.
Vincent Bach Stradivarius Model silver plated trumpet, ser. no. 180439, mouthpiece and mute, case
£50-80
2828 (See page 24)
2829 (See page 24)
2824.
Brass trumpet inscribed Musica, Steyr-Austria, ser. no. 757543, mouthpiece, case
£30-50
2825.
Yamaha YAS-23 brass alto saxophone with nickel plated keys, ser. no. 125923, mouthpiece and crook, case
£250-350
2826.
Gear4Music nickel plated alto saxophone, crook but no mouthpiece, hard case
£50-80
2827.
The Buescher True-Tone original silver plated low pitch alto saxophone, circa 1927, ser. no. 228813, crook and vintage H. Selmer & Co fluted metal mouthpiece, Berklee shaped case
£80-120
2828.
Yamaha YAS-62 'purple logo' gold lacquered alto saxophone, ser. no. 005584, crook but no mouthpiece, hard case
£400-600
2829.
Buescher Aristocrat 400 gold lacquered tenor saxophone circa 1956, ser. no. 356708, crook but no mouthpiece, hard case
£200-400
2830.
Selmer Super Action Serie II gold lacquered tenor saxophone, circa 1986, ser. no. N.387197, crook but no mouthpiece, Berklee shaped case
£600-1000
2831.
Interesting G.H. Huller silver plated straight saxophone stamped G.H. Huller, Saxophon Fabrik, Schoneck, 1/Vogtl; also stamped F1. Sch. Brg. and again with an eagle and swastika over the date 1939, ser. no. 37606 F, mouthpiece, case
£500-800
2832.
Good Henri Selmer gold lacquered alto saxophone stamped Brevete France & Etranger, Henri Selmer Paris, Sole Agents, British Empire, Ex. Canada, Selmer, London, Made in France, ser. no. 43563, with crook and mouthpiece, case
£1000-1500
2833.
Good Selmer Mark VI gold lacquered alto saxophone, ser. no. M 141290, crook and mouthpiece, case
£2500-3500
2834.
Good Henri Selmer B-flat blackwood clarinet, ser. no. D 1711, two barrel joints, mouthpiece, case
£400-600
2835.
Pair of Henri Selmer Series 9 clarinets, ser. nos. S 1720 and T 0561, two mouthpieces, case
£400-800
2836.
Good Yamaha 622 bass clarinet, ser. no. 05385, with crook and mouthpiece, case
£1000-1500
2837.
Over twenty brass and silver plated instrument mouthpieces
£40-80
2838.
Over twenty various silver plated brass instrument mouthpieces
£40-80
2839.
Over twenty various silver plated brass instrument mouthpieces
£40-80
2840.
Thirty various mouthpieces for brass instruments; including Dennis Wick, Vincent Bach, Conn, Olds etc
£80-120
2841.
Sixteen various vintage and modern saxophone mouthpieces for baritone, tenor and alto; including Claude Lakey Jazz and Selmer S80 C* etc
£80-110
2842.
Yamaha YSL651 Professional tenor trombone, with rose brass bell, case
£150-300
2843.
Good Prestini wooden oboe with Conservatoire covered hole system, suitable for the more advanced player, stamped CP, 71964, case
£300-500
2844.
Five various vintage silver plated cornets, comprising Boosey & Co, Acme Model, B & H Imperial, Triumphonic, The Congress and a heavily engraved Higham Clearbore Contesting Model (5)
£50-100
2845.
King Professional double brass French horn, case
£200-400
2846.
Various mutes and stands for brass instruments; including boxed Dennis Wick trombone mutes and Yamaha silent brass mutes etc
£40-80
2847.
Hawkes & Sons Excelsior Sonorous Model silver plated Bb tuba
£60-100
2848.
Good Amati Krasclice wooden alto clarinet, with Vandoren B40 mouthpiece and fitted spike
£450-650
2849.
Good blackwood and silver mounted flute by and stamped Wylde From Rudall & Rose, 25 Villiers Street, London, with eight silver keys on wooden blocks and engine turned ferrules with matching head cap, sounding length 23", overall length 26.5"
£800-1200
2850.
Rosewood flute, unstamped, with eight nickel keys, sounding length 22.5", overall length 25.75"
£200-300
2851.
Rosewood flute by and stamped J. Prowse, Great Bell Alley, London, with eight silver keys on wooden blocks, sounding length 23", overall length 26"
£100-150
2852.
£100-150 2834 (See page 24)
Boxwood and ivory flute by and stamped Preston, London, with four silver keys on wooden blocks, sounding length 20.75", overall length 24.5"
**Ivorysubmissionreference7FDNE17B
2853.
Boxwood flute by and stamped Hastrick, London, with four nickel keys on wooden blocks, sounding length 21", overall length 23.75"
£60-100
2854.
Boxwood and ivory flute by and stamped Willm. Heny, Potter, Johnson's Court, Fleet, Street, London, with four silver keys on wooden blocks, sounding length 20.5", overall length 23.75"
**Ivorysubmissionreference6UQ5L3NJ
£200-300
2855.
Boxwood and ivory flute by and stamped T. Welsh, London, with four silver keys on wooden blocks, sounding length 20.75", overall length 24"
**Ivorysubmissionreference2WFPJH57
£250-350
2856.
Boxwood and ivory flute by and stamped D'almaine & Co, Late Goulding & D'almaine, Soho Square, London, with four silver keys on wooden blocks (one missing), sounding length 21", overall length 23.75"
**IvorysubmissionreferenceUH5J6PVA
£150-250
2857.
Blackwood and ivory flute by and stamped Key, London, with four silver keys on wooden blocks, sounding length 20.75", overall length 23.25"
**IvorysubmissionreferenceB86KFDAK
£300-500
2858.
Unusual boxwood and ivory flute by and stamped Cahusac, Strand, London, with six silver keys on wooden blocks (at fault)
**IvorysalesubmissionreferenceRBDE1QUB
£250-350
2859.
Good English 18th century stained boxwood oboe by and stamped Power, London, with two brass keys on wooden blocks, 23" long overall
£800-1200
LOTS 2860-3000 NO LOTS
Part I Violins & Violas
3001.
Late 19th century violin bearing the retail label of Thomas Craig, 369, George St, Aberdeen, 13 7/8", 35.20cm; also a three-quarter size Stradivarius copy violin, 13 3/8", 34cm and another German three-quarter size violin circa 1930, 14 1/8", 35.90cm (3)
£100-150
3002.
Early 20th century Maggini copy violin in need of restoration, 14 1/4", 36.20cm; also another violin, unlabelled, 14 1/8", 35.90cm (2)
£120-180
3003.
Early 20th century violin, 14 5/16", 36.40cm; also another violin circa 1920, 14 1/8", 35.90cm (2)
£80-120
3004.
Late 19th century German violin, 14 1/8", 35.90cm; also another violin circa 1920, 14 3/16", 36cm (2)
£120-180
3005.
Modern Czechoslovakian Stradivari copy viola, 16 5/8", 41.40cm; also another modern viola labelled Parrot..., 15 5/8", 39.70cm (2)
£80-140
3006.
Late 19th century Scottish violin in need of restoration by and labelled William Elliot, Hawick, 1912, also bearing a Dutch repairer's label, 14 1/4", 36.20cm
£100-200
3007.
Violin circa 1900 bearing a repairer's label dated 1982, also branded Conservatory Violin to the reverse of the peg box, 14", 35.60cm, two bows
£150-250
3008.
Bridge electric violin with dark blue aventurine coloured body, within a burgundy and dark red plush lined fitted case with hydrometer, bow
£100-150
3009.
Box containing a small quantity of violin making wood, also forms, depthing gauge and a few other tools etc
£40-80
3010.
Interesting 19th century violin in need of restoration, 14 1/8", 35.90cm, case; also another violin, unlabelled, 14 1/8", 35.90cm, two bows and a three-quarter Czechoslovakian Stradivari copy violin, 13 5/16", 33.80cm (3)
£80-140
3011.
Late 19th century violin, unlabelled, 14 1/8", 35.90cm; also another violin labelled Chr. Erasti, Phillippople 1946, 14 1/4", 36.20cm (2)
£200-300
3012.
Interesting early 19th century violin in need of restoration, 13 7/8", 35.20cm
£100-200
3013.
French Medio Fino child's violin, 11 15/16", 30.30cm, bow
£60-100
3014.
Early 20th century German three-quarter size violin, 13 1/4", 33.70cm, bow, case
£50-80
3015.
Interesting 19th century violin, unlabelled, in need of further restoration, 14 1/8", 35.90cm, case
£100-200
3016.
Early 20th century violin stamped Duke, London, below the button with wax seal, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£60-100
3017.
Late 19th century violin labelled David Tecchler...; also stamped A/ S in a circle below the button, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£120-180
3018.
Gewa Concorde Etui plush lined fitted double violin case
£40-60
3019.
Late 19th century three-quarter size violin labelled Farrow Gramam, 13 1/8", 33.30cm, case
£30-50
3020.
Late 19th century violin of the Vosges School labelled Ludovicus Ricozali..., 14 1/8", 35.90cm, bow
£100-150
3021.
19th century violin in need of restoration, 14", 35.60cm, case
£40-80
3022.
French trade violin circa 1920, branded Conservatory Violin below the button on the back, 14 1/16", 35.70cm case
£60-100
3023.
French half size violin circa 1910, with scratched purfling, 11 7/8", 30.20cm; also a French Medio Fino half size violin, 11 13/16", 30cm and another modern Sie Lam Espressivo one-eighth size violin, 10 1/2", 26.60cm (3)
£40-60
3024.
Violin labelled The Ruggeri Model Violin, 14 1/4", 36.20cm
£100-150
3025.
German violin circa 1920, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£60-100
3026.
Viola case and twelve other various violin cases (13)
£40-80
3027.
Five German children's student violins, one half size, two quarter size and two eighth size (5)
£60-100
3028.
Two full size and two three-quarter size violins, all in need of restoration (4)
£40-80
3029.
Modern German three-quarter size violin circa 1980, 13 1/8", 33.30cm; also another modern German half size violin circa 2000, 12 1/2", 31.80cm (2)
£60-100
3030.
German half size violin by and labelled Made by E.R. Schmidt & Co, Violin Makers...and signed on the label, 12 5/8", 32cm; also another mid 20th century German half size violin, 12 3/16", 31cm (2)
£80-120
3031.
Mid 20th century German three-quarter size violin, 13 3/16", 33.50cm; also another mid 20th century three-quarter size violin, 13 3/16", 33.50cm (2)
£50-80
3032.
French J.T.-L. three-quarter size violin labelled Dulcis & Fortis..., 13 1/8", 33.30cm
£100-150
3033.
19th century violin in need of restoration labelled San Serafin..., 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£80-140
3034.
Late 19th century Mittenwald violin, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
**Thetopofthisviolinneedstobere-gluedtotheribs
£150-250
3035.
German viola labelled Modele Joseph Bassiot, Luthier, Lyon, Anno 1928, 15 3/4", 40cm, case
£150-250
3020
3024
3036.
Maidstone three-quarter size violin, 13 5/16", 33.80cm, bow, case
£40-60
3037.
Mirecourt violin, unlabelled, 14 1/16", 35.70cm, nickel bow stamped Tourte, case
£80-120
3038.
Modern German viola by and labelled Michael Poller, Geigenmacher in Mittenwald..., 15 11/16", 42.40cm, bow, case
£60-100
3039.
Four old full size violins and two three-quarter size violins all in need of restoration (6)
£100-200
3040.
Early 20th century painted wooden tapered and panelled violin case, 13 1/4" long
£25-50
3041.
Large quantity of various old chin rests
£30-60
3042.
Late 19th century German half size violin, 12 3/8", 31.40cm, case
£40-70
3043.
English viola by and labelled Norman E. Hannan, Romford, 'Harry Hotspur' 1977, 16 1/2", 41.90cm, case
£80-140
3044.
Two good oblong violin/viola double cases with outer zipper covers (2)
£80-140
3045.
Three oblong double violin cases (3)
£60-100
3046.
Four viola cases and seven various violin cases (11)
£60-100
3047.
German three-quarter size violin circa 1930, 13 3/8", 34cm; also an English half size violin by and labelled S.G. Lowe, Hale, 1972 and signed on the label, 12", 30.50cm, bow (2)
£40-80
3037
3055 (See page 30)
3048.
Maidstone violin, 14", 35.60cm
£40-60
3049.
Modern German violin labelled Franz Sandner, Rauheim anno 1984, 14", 35.60cm
£50-80
3050.
English violin by and labelled Harold C. Parkins, Liverpool.AD. 1950, To Mary Elizabeth, 14", 35.60cm
**Thisviolinisinneedofsomerestorationwiththetableloose
£100-200
3051. NO LOT
3052.
19th century Mittenwald violin, 14 1/8", 35.90cm; also a late 19th century German violin, 14 1/4", 36.20cm (2)
£150-200
3053.
Early 20th century violin stamped Stainer below the button, 14", 35.60cm; also a late 19th century German violin labelled Nicolaus Amatus..., 14", 35.60cm, three bows
£150-200
3054.
3062.
Twenty-two violin/viola neck grafts (22)
£80-140
3063.
Ten violin/viola neck scroll blocks (10)
£60-100
3064.
Andreas Zeller Romanian viola, 15 11/16", 39.80cm; also two old German violins and three bows
£30-60
3055.
French violin of the Caussin School circa 1890, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£200-300
3056.
French violin labelled J. Thibouville-Lamy & Co, London & Paris, 14 1/8", 35.90cm, bow, case
£100-150
3057.
Maggini copy violin, early 20th century Stradivari copy full size violin, three-quarter size Maggini copy violin and a small bundle of bows
£100-150
3058.
Three old full size violins (3)
£120-180
3059.
Three interesting old full size violins in need of restoration (3)
£100-200
3060.
Late 19th century German seven-eighth size violin labelled Ferdinandus Gagliano..., 13 13/16", 35.10cm
£80-120
3061.
Six violin/viola neck graft blocks (6)
£30-60
Twenty-two matching bundles of violin/viola ribs; also one bundle of odds
£60-100
3065.
Four violoncello neck grafts; also a cello neck block (5)
£60-100
3066.
Good quality maple and spruce aged wood suitable for making one violoncello; with two matched-cut glamourous (maple backs), two straight-grained spruce fronts, one neck-and-head-block and three strips of wood sufficient for the ribs
£300-500
3067.
Good quality maple and spruce aged wood suitable for making one violoncello; with two matched-cut glamourous (maple backs), two straight-grained spruce fronts, one neck-and-head-block and three strips of wood sufficient for the ribs
£300-500
3068.
Good quality maple and spruce aged wood suitable for making one violoncello; with two matched-cut glamourous (maple backs), two straight-grained spruce fronts, one neck-and-head-block and three strips of wood sufficient for the ribs
£300-500
3069.
Good quality maple and spruce aged wood suitable for making one violoncello; with two matched-cut glamourous (maple backs), two straight-grained spruce fronts, one neck-and-head-block and three strips of wood sufficient for the ribs
£300-500
3063
3067
3079
3080
3070.
Good quality maple and spruce aged wood suitable for making one violoncello; with two matched-cut glamourous (maple backs), two straight-grained spruce fronts, one neck-and-head-block and three strips of wood sufficient for the ribs
£300-500
3071.
Two long blocks of raw ebony, both over 40" long
£50-100
3072.
Spruce and maple wood sufficient for making the front and back of a violoncello
£80-140
3073.
Good contemporary three-quarter size violin, 13 3/8", 34cm, two bows, case
£80-120
3074.
Late 19th century viola with adapted extended neck, 15 3/4", 40cm; also two other full size violins and a small bundle of bows
£100-200
3075.
Two old home model Stroviols, both with aluminium horns and the maker's trademark plaque (2)
£100-200
3076.
Four rectangular full size violin cases (4)
£100-150
3077.
Six various old full size violin cases (6)
£30-60
3078.
German violin circa 1900, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£200-250
3079.
German violin by and labelled Wolff Bros, Violin Manufacturers, Class 1, no. 2473, 1896, 13 13/16", 35.10cm
£200-250
3080.
Early 19th century violin, unlabelled, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£150-250
3081.
Late 19th century violin in need of restoration, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£40-80
3082.
Quantity of violin accessories, including tailpieces, bridges, chin rests and pegs etc
£20-40
LOTS 3083-3100 NO LOTS
Books
3101.
Sotheby's - The Sam and Rie Bloomfield Foundation, London Wednesday 23rd November 1988 hardback auction catalogue; another Sotheby's - Musical Instruments, London, Thursday 14th November 1985 hardback auction catalogue and a large quantity of London musical instrument auction catalogues, mainly Sotheby's £20-40
3102.
Dr Alexander Buchner - Musical Instruments Through the Ages; also a small quantity of other miscellaneous books and pamphlets relating to various musical instruments
£15-30
3103.
Large quantity of hardback books relating to various musical instruments and the music industry
£20-40
3104.
William Henley - Universal Dictionary of Violin & Bow Makers, 1973 edition; also various other standard reference books relating to stringed musical instruments
£30-60
3105.
William Henley - Universal Dictionary of Violin & Bow Makers, 1973 edition; also a quantity of various other standard books relating to stringed instruments
£25-45
3106.
Large quantity of old books and pamphlets principally relating to stringed musical instruments
£60-100
3107.
Richard Sadler - Arthur Bultitude and the Hill Tradition, limited edition 451/2000; also a quantity of various other musical instrument hardback books principally relating to stringed instruments
£40-80
3108.
Jorgé Pozas - The Golden Age of Violin Making in Spain, copy no. 444-R/1000
£120-180
3109.
Hans Weisshaar and Margaret Shipman - Violin Restoration, a Manual for Violin Makers, second printing of 2000 copies in 1999
£100-140
3110.
William Henley - Universal Dictionary of Violin & Bow Makers, reprinted 1997 edition
£70-100
3111.
John Basford - Index of Mirecourt Luthiers, 1886, 1896 and 1901, three booklets
£40-80
3112.
Samuel Zhang - Picture Dictionary of Fine Antique Stringed Instruments, volumes 1 & 2
£50-100
3113.
Carlo Chiesa & Duane Rosengard - The Stradivari Legacy, deluxe edition in marbled boards, published 1998 (as new)
£90-120
3114.
John Basford & Tim Toft - W.E. Hill & Sons, Violin Makers 1880-1936, library edition
£60-80
3115.
John Dilworth, Andrew Fairfax and John Milnes - The Voller Brothers, Victorian Violin Makers, published 2006 by The BVMA; also Albert W. Cooper - Benjamin Banks, The Salisbury Violin Maker, 1727-1795, limited library edition 358/1000, signed by the author, and Les Violons, Venetian Instruments, Paintings and Drawings in the Hotel de Ville de Paris/Salle Saint-Jean (3)
£50-80
3116.
Roger Millant - J.B. Vuillaume, His Life and Work; also Arnaldo Baruzzi - La Casa Nuziale, The Home of Antonio Stradivari, 1667-1680 (2)
£30-50
3117.
Arnaldo Baruzzi - La Casa Nuziali, The Home of Antonio Stradivari, 1667-1680; also Nicholas Sackman - The Messiah Violin: A Reliable History?, Arnoldo Mondadori - Capolavori di Antonio Stradivari and Dirk J. Balfoort - Antonio Stradivarius (4)
£30-60
3109
3123 (See page 33)
3124 (See page 33)
3118.
Hill - The Tuscan and Le Messie, limited edition 1476/2000; also Margaret L. Huggins - Gio: Polo Maggini, His Life and Work, limited edition of 2000 and Roger Millant - J.B. Vuillaume, His Life and Work (3)
£60-90
3119.
Karel Jalovec - Italian Violin Makers; also Karel Jalovec - German & Austrian Violin Makers (2)
£60-100
3120.
William Henry Hill, Arthur F. Hill, F.S.A. and Alfred Ebsworth HillThe Violin-Makers of the Guarneri Family (1626-1762), Their Life and Work; also Karel Jalovec - Italian Violin-Makers (2)
£20-40
3121.
Alte Meistergeigen, Band I: Venezianer Schule and Band II: Die Schulen von Mailand.Florenz.Genua, two vols; also Carlo VettoriThe Classic Lines of Italian Violin Making (3)
£60-100
3122.
Karel Jalovec - Italian Violin Makers; also Willibald Leo Frh.v.Lutgendorff - Die Geigen-und Lautenmacher, Bands I & II (3)
£30-60
3123.
Walter Hamma - Italian Violin Makers, published 1965
£30-50
3124.
Simone F. Sacconi - I 'Segreti' di Stradivari, published Cremona 1972
£40-60
3125.
Karel Jalovec - Italian Violin Makers, revised edition 1964
£50-80
3126.
Karel Jalovec - Encyclopaedia of Violin-Makers volume 1 (A-K) and volume 2 (L-Z)
£80-120
3127.
William Henley - Universal Dictionary of Violin & Bow Makers, reprinted 1997 edition
£70-100
LOTS 3128-3200 NO LOTS
Bows
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3201.
Very large quantity of various size bows
£100-200
3202.
Small bundle of bows
£20-40
3203.
Small bundle of bows
£20-40
3204.
Five various nickel mounted Finkel Workshop children's bows comprising; one violoncello bow, three three-quarter size violin bows and a half size violin bow (5)
£200-400
3125
3126
3205.
Four various Finkel and Swiss made children's bows comprising; one half size violoncello bow and three quarter size violin bows (4)
£100-150
3206.
Five various modern violin bows comprising; Luma Coda carbon fibre bow, baroque viol bow branded Maku, German viola bow, another violin bow and a bow with broken head (5)
£150-250
3207.
German violin bow by and branded Penzel; also an old silver mounted violin bow, unstamped (2)
£100-150
3208.
Seven various nickel mounted violin bows, some stamped (7)
£100-150
3209.
Two nickel mounted violoncello bows, unstamped; also a violin bow stamped Corelli (3)
£150-250
3210.
Three old nickel mounted double bass bows (3)
£150-200
3211.
Three old nickel mounted double bass bows (3)
£100-150
3212.
Silver mounted violin bow, indistinctly stamped; also an old double bass bow in need of restoration (2)
*IvorysubmissionreferencefortheviolinbowEECZZJ23
£100-150
3213.
German nickel mounted double bass bow by and stamped Conrad Gotz*, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with nickel rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 130gm
£450-650
3214.
German nickel mounted double bass bow by and stamped W. Seiffert, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with nickel rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 132gm
£450-650
3215.
German nickel mounted violoncello bow by and stamped Dorfler, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 85gm
£100-150
3221
(See page 35)
3216.
French nickel mounted violin bow from the workshop of Louis Bazin, indistinctly stamped, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with nickel rings enclosing pearl eyes and with a nickel overlaid ebony adjuster, 60gm
£200-300
3217.
French silver mounted violin bow, unstamped, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 61gm
*IvorysubmissionreferenceQQCBP5MV
£250-350
3218.
German nickel mounted violin bow, unstamped, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with nickel rings enclosing pearl eyes and with a nickel overlaid ebony adjuster, 58gm
£60-100
3219.
German silver and ivory mounted violin bow in need of restoration, the stick round, the ivory and silver banded frog with pearl eyes, with later nickel adjuster, 52gm (without hair and missing ferrule)
*IvorysubmissionreferencePCNFZQ8K
£40-80
3220.
Good French nickel mounted violin bow probably by Marc Laberte, unstamped, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and with a nickel overlaid ebony adjuster, 56gm
*IvorysubmissionreferenceEATX5VA7
£400-600
3220
3221.
French silver mounted violin bow by Louis Morizot circa 1950 and stamped P Beuscher Paris, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 61gm
**ThisbowissoldwithacertificateofauthenticityfromP. Guillaumedated27thOctober2024no.24876
£1200-1600
3222.
French Maillechort mounted violin bow by Louis Morizot Freres, circa 1945, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with rings enclosing pearl eyes and with an overlaid ebony adjuster, 58gm
**ThisbowissoldwithacertificateofauthenticityfromP. Guillaumedated27thOctober2024,no.24875
£800-1200
3223.
French nickel mounted violin bow by Francois Xavier Bazin, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 62gm
**ThisbowissoldwithacertificateofauthenticityfromFranck Daguindated14thJanuary2021
£700-1000
3224.
French silver mounted violin bow stamped Louis Bazin, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 53gm (without hair)
£1000-1400
3225.
Good French silver mounted violin bow stamped A. Vigneron (Pere) á Paris, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 58.5gm
**IvorysubmissionreferenceXM6W31X5
£4000-6000
3226.
Good French silver mounted violin bow stamped C. Thomassin á Paris, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 56.5gm
£3000-4000
3227.
French nickel mounted violoncello bow stamped Emile Ouchard, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 79gm
£1000-1400
3222
3223
3224
3225
3226
3227
3228.
French silver mounted violoncello bow stamped Francois Lotte, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 70.50gm (without hair)
£1400-1800
3229.
English silver mounted violin bow by and stamped John.W.Stagg, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with interlacing circles and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 60gm
£600-800
3230.
German silver mounted violin bow faintly stamped Otto Hoyer***, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 65gm
£200-400
3231.
German nickel mounted violoncello bow by and stamped R. Paesold, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 79gm
£50-80
3232.
German silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped Otto Durrschmidt, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 70gm
**IvorysubmissionreferenceKLL8HE1R
£150-250
3233.
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
£300-500
3234.
German nickel mounted violin bow, unstamped, 48gm (without hair and lapping)
£60-90
3235.
German nickel mounted viola bow stamped A.P. Poller, 71gm
£60-90
3236.
Good English silver mounted violin bow by and stamped John Clutterbuck to both sides of the handle, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 58gm
**Thisviolinbowissoldwiththeoriginalpurchasereceiptdated 12thSeptember1983for£300
£500-800
3237.
Nickel mounted violin bow stamped P.C. (Prosper Colas), the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 60gm
**IvorysubmissionreferenceNGTQT64F
£200-300
3238.
Nickel mounted violin bow, unstamped, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 61gm
£150-250
3239.
French nickel mounted violin bow of the Bazin Workshop stamped Amati Mangenot, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 57gm
£350-550
3240.
Silver mounted violin bow by and stamped Arnold Voigt, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 55gm
£400-600
3241.
English silver mounted violin bow by W.E. Hill & Sons stamped H & S, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 60.50gm
£1000-1500
3242.
English silver mounted violin bow by W.E. Hill & Sons and stamped W.E.H. & S, the stick round, the ebony frog plain and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 52gm (without hair)
£1000-1500
3228
3229
3243.
French silver mounted violin bow by and stamped Cuniot-Hury, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 59gm
£500-750
3244.
English silver mounted violin bow by and stamped J. Tubbs(with pinned head), the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 58gm (without lapping)
£200-400
3245.
NO LOT
3246.
Silver mounted violin bow by and stamped Arnold Voigt (with pinned head), 55gm
£80-120
3247.
Good English silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped Michael J. Taylor on the audience side;also stamped Ealing Strings on the player's side, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 72gm
£1000-1500
3248.
German nickel mounted violoncello bow by and stamped R. Paesold, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with nickel rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 84gm
£300-500
3249.
Interesting silver mounted violin bow stamped Lupot, the stick round, the ebony frog plain and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 57gm
£500-750
3250.
Silver mounted violin bow stamped Dodd; also another silver mounted bow and three nickel mounted bows (5)
£200-300
LOTS3251-3273formpartofaprivatecollection fromadeceasedestate
3251.
Seven nickel mounted violin bows (7)
£60-80
3252.
Old English silver mounted double bass bow stamped Ferrand Millers, Liverpool, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 145gm, with case
£100-200
3253.
Three nickel mounted violin bows, two stamped Lupot, one Leblanc; also a nickel mounted violin bow, unstamped (4)
£100-200
3254.
Two interesting early violin bows with bone adjusters (2)
£100-200
3255.
Silver mounted violin bow stamped Tourte; also a nickel mounted violin bow stamped Vuillaume á Paris (2)
£80-140
3256.
Three old silver mounted violin bows, all unstamped (3)
£200-400
3243
3247
3241 (See page 36)
3242 (See page 36)
3257.
Two silver mounted violoncello bows, both unstamped (2)
£250-450
3258.
Silver mounted violin bow stamped Tourte; also a nickel mounted violin bow faintly stamped Vuillaume á Paris (2)
£200-300
3259.
Silver mounted violin bow stamped P. Hoyer, 65gm
£100-150
3260.
German silver mounted violin bow by and stamped E.L. Herrmann, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and stamped with a Coat of Arms, with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 68gm
**IvorysubmissionreferenceXEXPFSQG
£250-350
3261.
German nickel mounted violin bow stamped Schindler, the stick round, the ebony frog plain and with a nickel overlaid ebony adjuster
£200-300
3262.
Silver mounted violin bow stamped A Prell*, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with a wide silver band, 62gm
£300-500
3263.
Silver mounted violoncello bow stamped Rushworth & Dreaper, Liverpool, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 82gm
£400-600
3264.
German viola bow by and stamped H.R. Pfretzschner, the stick round, the ebony frog plain and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 73gm
£500-700
3265.
English silver mounted viola bow by and stamped Andrew Bellis, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 74gm
£300-500
3266.
English silver and ivory mounted violin bow by and stamped W.E. Hill & Sons, in need of restoration, the stick round, the ivory frog plain and the ivory adjuster with two silver bands, 55gm (at fault)
**AcertificateisavailabletopurchaseonthislotfromBasfordDenyerToftfollowingthesale
**Ivorysubmissionreference2K67QUPH
£400-600
3264
3266
3268 (See page 39)
3267
3267.
Silver mounted violin bow stamped F.N. Voirin á Paris, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 63gm
£300-500
3268.
English silver and tortoiseshell mounted violin by and faintly stamped W.E. Hill & Sons, the stick octagonal, the tortoiseshell frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 55gm
**AcertificateisavailabletopurchaseonthislotfromBasfordDenyerToftfollowingthesale
£1200-1800
3269.
English violin bow by W.E. Hill & Sons and stamped Hill, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 61gm
**AcertificateisavailabletopurchaseonthislotfromBasfordDenyerToftfollowingthesale
£1500-2000
3270.
English silver mounted violin bow by W.E. Hill & Sons and stamped Hill, the stick round, the ebony frog plain and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 58gm
**AcertificateisavailabletopurchaseonthislotfromBasfordDenyerToftfollowingthesale
£1500-2000
3271.
English silver mounted violin bow by W.E. Hill & Sons and stamped Hill, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 58gm
**AcertificateisavailabletopurchaseonthislotfromBasfordDenyerToftfollowingthesale
£1500-2000
3272.
Good English silver mounted violin bow by and stamped Jas Tubbs, the stick round, the ebony frog plain and the later ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 63.50gm (later adjuster)
**AcertificateisavailabletopurchaseonthislotfromBasfordDenyerToftfollowingthesale
£4000-6000
3271
3272
3269
3270
3273.
Very fine French silver mounted violoncello bow by and stamped E. Sartory á Paris, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 76gm
**Thisbowisinaveryfinestateofpreservation,retainsitsoriginallappingandhasbeeninthesamefamilyforover50years
£20,000-30,000
LOTS 3274-3400 NO LOTS
Part II Violins & Violas
3401.
Early 20th century French violin labelled Copie de Antonius Stradivarius..., 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£250-350
3402.
Scottish violin by and labelled Robert..., no. 1, 1947, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£200-400
3403.
Good English viola by William Piper and labelled Completely Handmade in England Especially for Cremona House Violin Shop 1995..., the one piece back of irregular curl with broad curl to the sides and plainish wood to the 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
**ThisviolaissoldwithaninsurancecertificatefromCremonaHouse ViolinShopdated20thOctober2021for£4500
£800-1200
3404.
French violin by and labelled Chipot-Vuillaume, Gendre de J.-B. Vuillaume á Paris, 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 reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£1200-1600
3405.
German violin by and labelled C.G. Schuster jun., Markneukirchen, 1927, the two piece back of faint medium/broad curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£900-1200
3406.
German violin by and labelled Schuster & Co, Markneukirchen in Sachsen, Erbaut 1912, 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 chestnut brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£700-900
3403
3404
3406
3405
3407.
Good French violin labelled Gustave Bazin, Eleve de Darte-Vuillaume, Ex-Ouvrier de Ch.-J.-B. Collin-Mezin, de Paris, the two piece back of medium/broad curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain slightly widening to the flanks and the varnish of a light reddish colour on a golden ground, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£1500-2000
3408.
French violin labelled Ateliers de Lutherie D'art, J. Lavest, Montlucon, Annee 1945, no. 83, Exposition Internationale Paris 1937, Medaille D'or, the one 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, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£1500-2000
3409.
Interesting 18th century German violin labelled and possibly by Martin Smiller...Anno 17*7, the two 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 yellow-brown colour, 14 1/8", 35.90cm, case
£400-800
3410.
Good modern English viola by and labelled Made by Derek Graham White, Bristol, 1983 and signed on the label, the two piece back of fine curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a light orange-brown colour, 16 1/4", 41.30cm, case
£500-800
3411.
English violin by and labelled William Robinson, Plumstead, London, A.D. 1926 no. 920154 and bearing the maker's initials inscribed on the label, the one 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 an orange-brown colour, 14", 35.60cm, case
£300-500
3412.
English violin by and labelled Michael Kearns, Oxford 1982, 13 15/16", 35.40cm
£300-500
3413.
Early 20th century French Stradivari copy violin, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£350-550
3414.
Modern English violin by and labelled Glen A. Collins, Luthier, Newark 1977, bearing the name 'Jubilee' inscribed on the label, the one piece back of medium/broad curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a light reddishbrown colour on a golden ground, 13 7/8", 35.20cm
**Acertificateisavailabletopurchaseonthislotfrom BasfordDenyerToftfollowingthesale
£4000-6000
3414
3415.
Modern German violin by and labelled Martin Tauscher, Geigenbauer, Erlbach I. Vogtl. 1970, the two piece back of irregular medium/broad curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain slightly widening to the flanks and the varnish of a light reddishbrown colour on a golden ground, 13 15/16", 35.40cm
£1000-1400
3416.
Good mid 19th century English violin by Thomas Kennedy and signed on the bottom rib, unlabelled, the one piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
**Acertificateisavailabletopurchaseonthislotfrom BasfordDenyerToftfollowingthesale
£5000-7000
3417.
French violin by and labelled Joseph Hel, Luthier á Lille 1897; also inscribed Exposition Universelle Paris..., the two piece back of faint broad curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
**Acertificateisavailabletopurchaseonthislotfrom BasfordDenyerToftfollowingthesale
£10,000-14,000
3418.
French violin by and labelled Buthod, Luthier, Eleve du Sr Vuillaume, á Paris, 14 3/16", 36cm, case
3421 (See page 44)
**ThisviolinissoldwithaGermannickelmountedviolinbowstamped Bausch
£300-500 3419.
Late 19th century Mittenwald viola, the one piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a broad width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 15 1/2", 39.40cm, bow, case
**ThisviolaissoldwithaninsurancevaluationfromHill&Company,5 HighStreet,Welwyn,Hertsdated20thJanuary1989
£650-850
3420.
Late 19th century German violin with chevron banded table and geometric floral purfled back, 14 1/16", 35.70cm, two bows, case
£300-400
3421.
Good viola by and labelled Neu-Cremona, KunstinstrumentebauGesellchaft m.b.h., Berlin, Neu-Cremona Berlin; also inscribed in pencil on the label and below Made A.L. Kirchheimm 1915, 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, 15 3/8", 39.10cm, case
£1200-1600
3422.
Large Scottish viola by and labelled Tertis Model M, Made by Alexander Strachan & Son, Aberdeen 1955, the two piece back of faint/ fine curl with medium curl to the head, the table of a fine width grain slightly widening to the flanks and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 16 7/8", 42.80cm, within a good plush lined J & A Beare Ltd case with canvas cover
£500-750
3423.
Early 20th century French Mirecourt viola, unlabelled, the two piece back of fine curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of medium curl, the table of a fine/medium width grain and the varnish of a goldenbrown colour, 15 13/16", 40.10cm
£500-750
3424.
English violin by and labelled H. Oldlane, 1928, the two piece back of faint medium/fine curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of faint broad curl, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£180-240
3425.
Good French violin by and labelled Chenantais & Le Lyonais, Nantes, 1938, the two piece back of fine curl with medium curl to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of an orange-brown colour on a golden ground, 14", 35.60cm
£800-1200
3426.
Good American violin by and labelled Grant W. Bliss Syracuse N.I. Faciebat anno 1916, 14", 35.60cm, two bows, case
£550-750
3427.
Early 20th century French violin labelled Copie de Jacobus Stainer..., 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£150-250
3429
3428.
Mid 19th century violin labelled Jo: Bap.. Rogerius Bon: Nicolai Amarti de Cremona.., the two piece back of faint broad curl with plainish wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain slightly widening to the flanks and the varnish of a chocolate brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£150-250
3429.
Interesting viola circa 1840, probably English, unlabelled, 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 light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 15 1/4", 38.70cm
£700-1000
3430.
Modern English viola by and labelled J.D. Nicholson, Belington 1980, 16 5/16", 41.40cm, within a fitted oblong case
£300-500
3431.
Violin labelled Emile Boulangeot, Luthier á Lyon, L'an 1925..., 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 light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm £2000-2500
3432.
French violin labelled Charles Resuche, Eleve de Gand et Bernardel, Lyon, no. 27, 1893, the two piece back of faint medium/broad curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£2000-2500
3433.
French violin labelled Joseph Vautrin fecit, Chaumont anno 1934, the two piece back of strongly figured 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 £1500-2000
3434.
Violin labelled Aux Amateurs; Renaudin... Paris 1775, the one piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a medium/fine width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 14 1/8", 35.90cm £1200-1600
3435.
18th century violin labelled Benoist Fleury..., Paris 1771, the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 14 1/4", 36.20cm
£2000-2500
3435 (See page 45) 3436
3436.
English violin circa 1890 labelled Charles Boullangier, London, 1888, the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour, 14", 35.60cm
£1200-1600
3437.
French violin by and labelled Georges Cone et fils á Lyon l'An 1932, no. 147, the two piece back of medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a medium width grain slightly widening to the flanks and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 13 15/16", 35.40cm
£1200-1800
3438.
French violin labelled Concerto.Hercul, Victor Joseph Charotte, fecit Mircurtice Anno 1926, the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium wavy grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 3/16", 36cm
£1600-2000
3439.
French violin labelled Ch.J.B. Collin-Mezin Fils, Luthier..., Paris 1924, also signed in pencil to the inside lower back on the treble side, the two piece back of medium/broad curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of medium curl, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£1500-1800
3440.
French violin ascribed by Philippe Ferrand to Ch.J.B. Colin-Mezin Pere and labelled Ch.J.B. Colin-Mezin, Luthier á Paris, Rue du Faub g. Poissonniere, no. 10 1895; also signed in pencil to the inner back of the lower bouts on the treble side, the two piece back of medium/ broad curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain slightly widening to the flanks and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 3/16", 36cm
**ThisviolinissoldwithacertificateofauthenticityfromPhilippeFerrandandvaluingtheinstrumentat13,000Euros,dated7/11/2024
£2200-2800
3437
3438
(See page 46)
3441.
French violin labelled Gustave Villaume, Nancy, Annee 1943, no. 41; also stamped Gustave Villaume beneath the button, the two piece back of medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£1800-2400
3442.
German violin by and labelled Neuner & Hornsteiner, Mittenwald (Oberbayern) 1923, Nach Modell Anton Jais Mittenwald, Germany, 14 3/16", 36cm
£400-600
3443.
German violin labelled Andrea Fiorini, fecit-Anno 1926, 14 3/16", 36cm
£400-600
3444.
Interesting violin, unlabelled, the two piece back of faint broad curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm, bow
**Thisviolinissoldwithsomepaperworkascribingtheinstrumentas ItalianandmadebyH.Calace,Naples1886
£800-1400
3445.
Interesting violin circa 1850, unlabelled, 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 reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
**ThisviolinissoldwithasilvermountedFrenchbowinneedofsome restoration
£600-900
(See page 46)
3441
3446.
Good Spanish violin by and labelled Fernando Solar Gonzalez...Madrid, Ano 1971, the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 14 1/8", 35.90cm (table sound post crack)
**Acertificateisavailabletopurchaseonthislotfrom BasfordDenyerToftfollowingthesale
£2000-2500
3447.
Early 20th century French violin labelled Antonio Torelli..., 14 3/16", 36cm, case
£300-400
3448.
Modern German violin by and labelled Walter Muller, 13 15/16", 35.40cm, case
**ThisviolinissoldwithtwonickelmountedviolinbowsstampedGotz andJoh.Schneider
£250-350
3439
3440
3444 (See page 47)
3449.
Good violin labelled Richard Peat, Manufacturer and Importer of Every Description of Musical Instruments, Tibshelf, Alfreton, Derbyshire, the one piece back of medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm, bow, case
£500-750
3450.
Violin of the Mittenwald School circa 1880, the two piece back of very faint medium curl with similar 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 3/16", 36cm
£500-700
LOTS3451–3466formpartofaprivatecollectionfrom adeceasedestate
3451.
English violin by and labelled William Walton, Maker Longton, Preston, no. 2..., 13 7/8", 35.20cm
£250-350
3452.
English violin by and labelled William Walton, Maker, Longton, Preston, A.D., 1913, no. 44, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£300-500
3453.
English violin by and labelled James Randell Foster, Made in Chorley 1983, 13 15/16", 35.40cm
£250-350
3454.
English violin by and labelled James Randell Foster, Made in Chorley 1965, 13 15/16", 35.40cm
£250-350
3455.
English violin by and labelled James Randell Foster, Made in Chorley 1958, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£250-350
3445 (See page 47)
3446 (See page 47)
3456.
English viola by and labelled James Randell Foster, Made in Chorley 1982, 16 1/16", 40.80cm
£300-500
3457.
Interesting mid 19th century violin, unlabelled, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£400-600
3458.
Interesting 18th century English baroque violin labelled Made and Sold by David Rutherford, St Martins Court..., London, the one piece back of very faint fine curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 13 15/16", 35.40cm
£500-800
3459.
Interesting French violin bearing a handwritten label faintly inscribed Piqué, rue de Grenelle..., Paris, 1809, the one piece back of faint medium/broad curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of medium curl, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£2000-4000
page 48)
3460.
Good violin labelled Made for Hart & Son, 28, Wardour Street, London.W., the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 14 3/16", 36cm
£1000-1500
3461.
English violin labelled Thomas Earle Hesketh, Manchester, fecit 1903, 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, 13 15/16", 35.40cm
£2000-4000
3462.
Interesting 18th century German violin labelled and possibly by Andreas Kempter Lauten und Geigenmacher in Dillingen, 1769, the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
**Acertificateisavailabletopurchaseonthislotfrom BasfordDenyerToftfollowingthesale
£1000-1500
3463.
German viola labelled Mathias Neuner, Geigenmacher in Mittenwald, 1809, Nro. 94., the one piece back of very faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 15 1/2", 39.40cm
£800-1400
3458
(See
3459
(See page 48)
3460
3461
3462
(See page 49)
3464.
19th century German viola labelled Durfer..., 16 1/16", 40.80cm
£300-500
3465.
Good English Tertis Model viola by and labelled Made by Arthur Richardson, Tertis Model, Crediton, Devon 1942, 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 plum red colour on a golden ground, 16 13/16", 42.70cm, case
**Thisviolaissoldwithasmallbooklettitled'TheHand-madeViolinof ArthurRichardson'
£1500-2500
3466.
English viola by Rushworth & Dreaper and labelled The 'Ardeton' Viola, Made Entirely in the Workshops of Rushworth & Dreaper, 11-17
Islington, Liverpool, no. 306, Anno 1934, the two piece back of medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain slightly widening to the flanks and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 16 9/16", 42cm
£1000-1500
3467.
Interesting violin bearing a handwritten label inscribed Fagnola Annibale...1937; also bearing the signature of H. Fagnola 1926 inscribed on the inside upper rib, the two piece back of medium curl carved with a foliate design to the middle of the lower bouts, the sides and head of similar 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
£2500-3500
3468.
French violin circa 1930 labelled Copie de Jofredus Cappa..., the two piece back of medium/fine curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 13 15/16" 35.40cm
£800-1200
3469.
Interesting violin, probably Italian and branded Giusseppe Bargelli Firenze to the inner back near the bottom block, the two piece back of medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of an orange-brown colour, 14 3/16", 36cm
£3000-5000
3468 (See page 50)
3470.
French violin circa 1900, 14", 35.60cm
£400-600
3471.
French seven-eighth size violin labelled Copie de Nicolaus Amatius...,; also labelled Violin Ecole Grandini, 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 reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 13 11/16", 34.80cm
£700-1000
3472.
French violin labelled Gustav Bazin...no. 135, 1894, the two piece back of medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain slightly widening to the flanks and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£1000-1400
3473.
English violin bearing a partially illegible label dated 1884, the two piece back of faint medium/broad curl with similar wood to the head, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a golden brown colour, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£700-900
3474.
Mid 20th century Guarneri copy violin, unlabelled, the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a broad width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£800-1200
3475.
3469 (See page 50)
3471
3472
Interesting violin, probably Italian and labelled Enrico Marchetti, Premiato con 12 Medaglie e Diploma d'Onore alle Primario Esposizioni fece in Cuorgne, nell'anno 1888, the two piece back of fine curl with medium curl to the sides and plainish wood to the head (reinforced with metal cheeks), the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£3000-5000
(See page 51)
3476.
Violin circa 1930 labelled Franz Angerer, Geigenmacher in Wien, anno 1930, the one piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain slightly widening to the flanks and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£2000-2500
3477.
French violin circa 1925 and labelled Gustav Bazin, Eleve de DarteVuillaume, Ex-Ouvrier de Ch.-J.-B.Collin-Mezin de Paris, the two piece back of broad 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 reddishbrown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
£1000-1400
3478.
Violin circa 1900, probably English, the one piece back of faint broad curl with plainish wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£700-900
(See page 51)
3479.
Interesting 18th century violin in need of restoration, the two piece back of faint broad curl with geometric purfled inlay below the button and faint medium curl to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 14", 35.60cm
£2000-3000
3474
3475
3476
3477
3479
3480.
French violin of the Derazey School circa 1860, the one piece back of very faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain broadening to the flanks and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
£700-900
3481.
Violin labelled Gebaut von E. Tenucci, im Geigenbau Atelier, Hug & Co., Zurich, 1938, 14", 35.60cm
£1000-1500
LOTS 3482-3500 NO LOTS
Violoncellos & Double Basses
3501.
Two semi-rigid full size violoncello cases; also a soft violoncello case (3)
£30-60
3502.
19th century Hill style three-quarter size violoncello case, with flame mahogany and plush lined fitted interior
£20-40
3503.
Modern German child's violoncello, unlabelled, 23", 58.40cm, soft case; also another German child's violoncello labelled Karl Herrmann, Bubenreuth, anno 1990, 20 1/8", 51.10cm, soft case (2)
£40-80
3504.
Modern German half size violoncello labelled Hans Wagner, mod. nr. 420, 1974, 25 3/4", 65.40cm, soft case; also another modern German half size violoncello, 25 3/4", 35.40cm, soft case (2)
£60-100
3505.
Mittenwald three-quarter size violoncello, 27 1/2", 69.90cm, with Finkel Workshop bow, soft case
£250-450
3506.
Mittenwald three-quarter size violoncello, 25 1/4", 64.10cm, with Finkel Workshop bow, hard case
£200-400
3507.
Modern violoncello, 30", 76.20cm
**Thisvioloncelloissoldwithanickelmountedvioloncellobowby andstampedR.Paesoldandanothernickelmountedvioloncellobow, unstamped
£100-200
3508.
Modern violoncello labelled Strausberg, Made With Pride in China, anno 2005, Model VC-7..., 29 3/4", 75.60cm
£500-700
3509.
Late 19th century German violoncello, 29 1/4", 74.30cm, hard case
£200-300
3510.
19th century German violoncello, unlabelled, the two 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 goldenbrown colour, 30 1/4", 76.90cm
£900-1200
3511.
French violoncello circa 1900, the two piece back of very faint medium/fine curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a broad width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 29 7/8", 75.90cm
£800-1200 3510
3508
(See page 53)
3512.
Good modern English violoncello by and labelled Made by Derek Graham White, Bristol, 1976 and signed by the maker on the label, the two piece back of faint medium/fine curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain narrowing to the flanks and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 29 7/8", 75.90cm, hard case
£1000-1500
3513.
Interesting and rare late 19th century German cornerless violoncello, unlabelled, the two piece back of plainish wood with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a light brown colour on a golden ground, 30 5/8", 77.80cm, bow, soft case
£600-1000
3514.
Late 19th century German violoncello, the two piece back of very faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 30", 76.20cm, bow
£800-1200
3515.
Interesting English 18th century violoncello probably by and labelled T. Dodd Violin, Violoncello and Bow Maker, New Street, Covent Garden, 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 plum red colour on a golden ground, 28 5/8", 72.70cm, two bows, hard case
**Thisvioloncellowasownedforoverfiftyyearsbyamemberof TheStWoolosSinfoniaandhasnowbeenbequeathedtothe orchestra
£2000-4000
3511
3512
3513
3514
3516.
(See page 54)
Interesting violoncello labelled Claude Victor Rambaux, Brevete á Paris, 1847 C.V.R., the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 29 3/4", 75.60cm
£7000-10000
3517.
English violoncello labelled Ld. Edw'd S. Churchill, Dec 1869, 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 reddishbrown colour on a golden ground, 29 3/8", 74.60cm
£5000-8000
3518.
19th century Bavarian violoncello with carved lion's head scroll, unlabelled, the two piece back of medium/fine curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain slightly widening to the flanks and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 29 1/8", 74cm
£6000-8000
3519.
Interesting violoncello, probably Italian circa 1900, indistinctly labelled, also branded MM above the label, the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a fine width grain slightly widening to the flanks and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 29 3/4", 75.60cm
£3500-5000
3520.
Good French violoncello by and labelled Marc Laberte, Maitre Luthier, Mirecourt (Vosges), France, no. 1106; also labelled on the treble side Grand Prix, Paris 1931 Exposition Coloniale, 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 reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 29 1/2", 74.90cm
£5000-7500 3515
(See page 55)
(See page 55)
3521.
Modern double bass, back length 43 1/2", stop length 24 1/2", vibrating string length 42"
£80-140
3522.
Mid 20th century double bass, back length 43", stop length 23", vibrating string length 41 1/4", soft case
**ThisdoublebassissoldwithamodernDragonettistyledoublebassbowandanothernickelmounteddoublebassbow;thebassisalso accompaniedwithaleatherquiverandmetalstand
£100-200
3523.
Good old French double bass by and faintly stamped Claudot to the upper back, total back length 45 1/2", stop length 25 3/4", vibrating string length 43 1/4"
£2000-3000
3519
3520
3523
3524.
Good modern Jay Haide Italian (Panormo) Model double bass bearing the manufacturer's label dated 2007, length of back 43 3/8", stop length 24", vibrating string length 41"
**ThisinstrumentissoldwithapurchasereceiptfromTheContrabassShoppedated22ndNovember2013for£5000 £1200-1800
END OF SALE
Next sale date - Friday 12th September 2025
Entry deadline - 15Th August 2025
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