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Auction House:
Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.
Number of lots recorded:77
Lots with images:77
Prices available:77
Category:
Musical Instruments & Accessories
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** Violin: Rare German violin with carved cameo portrait of U.S. President Grover Cleveland (22nd & 24th President) on the back. Paper label 'Laurentius Guadagnini...'. a beautiful instument with velvet lined vintage case. Excellent condition ***
*** Violin: French 19th century, with label 'Guiseppe Maravelli Fecit Anno 1898'. a beautifully crafted & superbly balanced instrument. J.A.Beare of London, a name synonymous with excellence, introduced the Maravelli label to French & German trade violins in… ***
*** Violin: Made in the Russian style with label 'S.Kiaposse, St Petersburg, A.D.1748' most likely German manufactured in the second half of the 19th century. Beautifully selected timbers & finely crafted with no rib overhang resulting in very narrow pointed… ***
*** Maton 'The Messiah' Australian acoustic guitar with original hardcase, bearing original label 'The Messiah, custom designed & crafted in the Workshops of Maton guitar Company, box hill, Victoria, Selected series no. 1797 (0506)'. ***
*** An antique concert harp, 19th century, 172 cm high ***
*** An antique American five string banjo, Folk Art construction with hide drumhead, mid 19th century, 111 cm long, the drum head 39.5 cm diameter. ***
*** Mya-Moe American hand-made ukulele bearing maker's label, Mya-Moe Ukuleles, Glenview, Illinois, Serial #2546, complete 2/19. With maker's signature, housed in a high quality plush fitted hard case with additional strings and strap. A superbly crafted… ***
*** Maton vintage Australian acoustic guitar and hard case, bearing original label 'Maton Pty. Ltd. Finest musical instrument makers Victoria - Australia. This instrument is constructed from the Finest timber and Materials available Featuring...Craftsmanship… ***
*** An antique violin in case, 19th century ***
*** The rolling stones, 'Eleca' electric guitar signed by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie wood and Charlie Watts ***
*** Giovan Paolo Maggini Violin Copy c1880, in original hand fitted walnut case with light green interior. It has some very old repairs but is in excellent playing condition. Lovely tone, good action. Please play to appreciate ***
*** Violin: Early 20th century trade violin possibly French or German with paper label 'Attuned By Wm. H Northampton March 1920 W.H.' Good English bridge, fully restored, presents well with a two piece back & finely carved scroll. Modern case, excellent… ***
*** A vintage banjo mandolin, early 20th century, 61 cm long ***
*** Rudall Carter & Co. antique English ebony flute in original plush box with outer leather sachet, 19th century, the case 39 cm wide ***
*** Violin: 20th century Czechoslovakian trade violin with label 'Bohuslav Lantner Mistr Houslaf Praha L.P. 1934'. Restored with modern case. Excellent condition ***
*** Ethiopian Orthodox religious pocket manuscript, 12 concertina pages of hand-written text including 5 illuminated illustrations of St. George and the dragon, Madonna and Child plus Jesus and John the Baptist. Parchment paper bound in animal skin boards,… ***
*** Pianola (player piano) 'Hardman Peck & Co.' New York. Model (1917) 'Playotone'. Virtually untouched, stored in one place for 67 years. Considered to be the best of the player pianos with top grade piano manufacture. Plays beautifully, needs tuning, the… ***
*** Violin: Fine German Stradivarius copy, c1920s with rosewood chin rest & tuning pegs. Housed in a good quality modern case this is an instrument for a serious musician. Excellent condition ***
*** Violin: French Violin with label 'Daniel Moinel Fait En 1942 Par, Luthier 45 Rue De Rome Paris' with vintage case, a fine violin, restored & plays well. Excellent condition ***
*** Violin: French Jtl Co., c1870 violin with label 'Grand Gerard'. Mid 20th century case with notation inside reads 'Made in France 1870s, Owned By Wm.R.Allen 378 North 1st Street Council Bluffs Iowa 1875 to Date in Allen & Westerdahl Familes. 1950 New York… ***
*** Violin: German mid 19th century. Luthiers note reads 'Repaired By William Thompson 3 Newgate St Auckland 1879'. a fine instument with beautifully carved scroll & Stradivarius monogram on the back. Housed in a modern fitted case. Excellent condition ***
*** Violin: Rare Polish hand-made violin with hand written label. a good quality instrument with finely carved scroll. Restored & with vintage case. Excellent condition. ***
*** Mickey Mouse tambourine, rare early 'Willow' (Australian made) tambourine, 21 cm diameter, c.1930s. ***
*** Violin: French trade Stradivarius copy with label 'Jean Baptiste Vuillaume Paris 3 Rue Demours-Ternes' Finely carved scroll with ebonized edging & handsome fi ddleback. Dated on the back 1935 with personalised monogram. An excellent student violin with… ***
*** A French metronome with clockwork movement in walnut case, early 20th century, 23 cm high ***
*** Violin: German Stradivarius copy with label, early 20th century. Restored, plays well, with vintage ebonized timber hard case. VG condition ***
*** Violin: German 'Stainer' copy with paper label. Finely crafted c1920s instrument in nice modern fully fitted case. Excellent condition ***
*** Violin: German 20th century trade violin with label (Stradivarius copy). Restored & in vintage case. Plays well. G/VG condition ***
*** A marching band bass drum 'Auxiliary Drum And Bugle Corps. No. 83 Fallmouth Mass.', early 20th century, with makers plaque 'Leedy, Spartan Model, Elkhart Ind. USA', 73 cm diameter ***
*** German violin 4/4 (full size), c1890 with fitted case. In very fine condition, no cracks, used but not abused. All corners intact, lovely scroll, sweet tone ***
*** Violin: Bohemian trade violin imported into England by 'Maidstone' of London & displaying their label. Old patina in vintage case. VG condition ***
*** Flat back mandolin: circa 1930s, Gidgee wood fretboard with mother of pearl inlays, King Billy pine soundboard, Queensland maple back, blackwood sides, comes with lined British made case, 64.5 x 26 cm, case 67 x 28 cm. ***
*** 1908 conductor's 2 piece baton in silver and ebonized wood. The 3 silver fittings hallmarked. The centre fitting inscribed 'To J.A. Loudoun As a Token of Esteem From the Members of Hurstville Brass Band 29.1.08'. with presentation case. An unusual piece… ***
*** Antique Guitar: Late 19th century, with label 'Fernando Del Perugia, Fabbricante di strumenti Armonici, San Cresci presso Firenze, Anno 1894'. Beautifully inlaid with mother of pearl & exotic timbers, ivory tuning pegs & comes with faux crocodile skin… ***
*** Tasman guitar Company Australian acoustic guitar in original hard case, bearing label 'TA200D-E' ***
*** Violinett/Chordophone-Zither c1900 by Johannes Pugh, Altona Germany (1851-1939) Stamped on fingerboard. Engraved Stauffer like headstock with four ivory tuners, one broken, one missing. 71 cm long. We found reference to one other which has the following… ***
*** Violin: Antique German trade violin with label 'Wilhelm Maier Lehrer Und Geigenbauer, Breitenfeld Anno 1902', restored with case. VG condition ***
*** Violin: German Stradivarius copy c1890s. Unusual 7/8th size with finely carved scroll & coffin case. G/VG condition ***
*** John Grey B flat Clarinet c1950, original, cased, in very fine playable condition ***
*** Buescher alto saxophone c1930 in original case, with full service report included, silver plated over brass, minor wear no major damage, made in Elkhart Indiana, serial number 242096, straps and reeds included. A player's instrument in very fine condition. ***
*** Julius Heinrich Zimmermann rare seven-string guitar adorned with numerous signatures and inscriptions from the early 1930s pertaining to the 'Don Cossack Choir', housed in original button up soft canvas cover, labeled 'Jul. Heinr. Zimmermann,… ***
*** Agostino Rampone & Battista Azzani vintage Italian saxophone in original case ***
*** Mickey Mouse drum, rare early 'Willow' (Australian made) tin drum, outer rim decorated with early images of Mickey, Minnie, Horace, c.1930s, 21 cm diameter, depth 11.5 cm. ***
*** Gypsy Violin c1900, ornate mother of pearl inlays to back, purfl ing around top and bottom edge, in very good condition, with case and bow. Inlays to fingerboard. No cracks, repairs or serious issues. lovely tone. Bow included. ***
*** Violin: Early 20th century 3/4 German trade violin with remains of label. Fully restored & playing well, with bow & modern case. VG condition ***
*** A German vintage violin in case with bow, early 20th century, bearing label, copy of Antonius Stradivarius, 60 cm long ***
*** Three Octave Buggy Pedal Organ, c1875 by Boyd Ltd London, walnut with original decals intact, the white keys seem to be ivory and the black keys dyed boxwood. It has been in Australia for over 100 years. Most often used to provide music for the 'Snake oil… ***
*** Violin 4/4 c1840, European made; lots of play patina, repaired but beautifully done. It is set up and has a wonderful sound. Case and bow included ***
*** Gypsy Violin c1900, ornate mother of pearl inlays to back, purfl ing around top and bottom edge, in very good condition, with case and bow. Inlays to fingerboard. No cracks, repairs or serious issues. lovely tone. Bow included ***
*** Violin: French 'Medio Fino' early 20th century trade violin, by Jtl Co., re-strung, old patina in vintage black coffin case. VG condition ***
*** Violin: Early 20th century with label 'Joseph Guarnerius'. Good quality trade instrument with remains of English military coat of arms on the back. Fitted modern case. VG condition ***
*** Pear shaped Viola c1860, a very unusual 4 stringed instrument. Top made of fine spruce, ebony arched and fretted fingerboard (marked J. Pugh, Altona), ornate engraved Stauffer style headstock. Four ivory tuners, one cracked, one missing, the beautifully… ***
*** German violin 4/4 c1875, sweet tone, violin with original coffin case and modern bow. In very good condition small repair to top over 100 years old ***
*** Guitar, Acoustic Amplified 6 string cutaway, sunburst. c1980, Maker Familia Alvarez. in fine condition, no case, no connective wiring ***
*** Bow: Victor Felique French violin bow with makers stamp, c1915-1920. Mother of pearl & ebony frog with silver finished fittings. Rehaired, a fine piece in excellent condition ***
*** Lerenelli Bellini III vintage Italian piano accordion in case, mid 20th century ***
*** A marching band bass drum by Leedy of Indianapolis, USA, early 20th century, with a soft cloth cover, 63 cm diameter ***
*** Mandolin Guitar, c1894 (Actually a lap Zither) in original bo x with all accessories and a 'How to Play Book', in near mint condition. Gold leafing intact all decals as if made yesterday. Made in U.S.A. A Zither time capsule. Must view to appreciate ***
*** Violin: Late 19th century Bohemian Stradivarius copy with Scottish label 'The Hutton School of Music, Glasgow'. a good student instrument in hard case. G/VG condition ***
*** Violin: French copy Stradivarius, early 20th century in a vintage 'Reliance' case. Good working order, plays well ***
*** Flutina c1850, forerunner of the accordion as we know it today. It was made by the Busson Brevete Companay of Paris, stamped on side of wood. All mother of pearl keys working, some scuffing to bellows but no holes can be seen, with original case.… ***
*** Cuckoo vintage English four string banjo, late 19th early 20th century, 27 cm drumhead, 75 cm long ***
*** Antique marching drum with drum sticks, circa 1900, 41 cm diameter ***
*** Blessing Scholastic American brass trombone in case ***
*** Violin: Early 20th century German trade violin in original case. Label reads 'Nikolaus Amatus fecit in Cremona 1633'. Revarnished with restoration on the back. Good condition ***
*** Viola: 20th century Viola in case (no label) with (2) bows (require rehairing), plus an additional violin case. A player. Good condition. (5 items) ***
*** Antique and vintage door furniture, brass piano sconces and Victorian toilet roll holder, 19th and 20th century, the black door knocker 20 cm high ***
*** An antique tambourine with hand painted female portrait on vellum skin, 19th century, 36 cm diameter ***
*** Tenor/Plectrum banjo, c1970 in as new condition. Excellent student model ***
*** A banjo mandolin in case, 55 cm long ***
*** Yamaha flute in original carry case ***
*** M. Gerarda vintage clarinet in case ***
*** Violin (1/2 size, body length 31 cm) marked Richard Eglington (Lambeth) on reverse, needs to be restrung and fingerboard detached, without bow but comes with lined case (zipper broken), circa 1940s, total size 53 x 17 cm, case 70 x 23 cm. ***
*** A pair of two branch piano scones, cast brass, 19th century, 27 cm deep ***
*** Tristar Indian trumpet in case, the case 52 cm wide ***
*** Razno flute in case ***
*** Martello Vintage Squeeze box accordian. Steel bronze reeds made in Germany. G condtition ***