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The John Hurlston Collection, Part I — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:301
Sale Title:The John Hurlston Collection, Part ILots with images:301
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:297
Date:7-Oct-2019
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English square piano, by John Broadwood and Sons, London, circa 1820, the rectangular case with rounded edges, in rosewood and satinwood, comprising five and a half octaves and a sustain pedal, decorated with brass fretwork, string inlay to the rounded edges, and brass trimming, raised on six fluted legs on castors, 83 cm high, 172 cm wide, 66 cm deep
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English square piano, by John Broadwood and Son, London,19th century, rounded rectangular case in mahogany, comprising six octaves and a sustain pedal, decorated in cut brass inlay and fretting, raised on four fluted legs on castors, 86 cm high, 177 cm wide, 69 cm deep
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Scottish square piano, by Andrew Rockhead, Edinburgh, circa 1800, the rectangular case in mahogany and satinwood, comprising five octaves, raised on five square tapered legs with spade feet on castors, 86 cm high, 159.5 cm wide, 56.5 cm deep
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A William IV rosewood square piano, by Collard & Collard, London, circa 1835, the rounded rectangular case, comprising six and half octaves, fretted decoration, raised on four carved tapered legs, label to interior reads 'Imported and sold by /Joseph Wilkie,/ music and pianoforte saloon/ Melbourne', 94 cm x 192.5 cm wide, 89.5 cm deep
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German Art Nouveau upright piano, by Eckstein Berlin, Berlin, circa 1900s, in walnut and burr walnut, iron frame, comprising over seven octaves, inset with carved relief Art Nouveau panels, and double brass sconces to the upper front board, 135 cm high, 159 cm wide, 57 cm deep
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Upright piano, stamped R. J. Paling, model number 2, serial number 5585, Melbourne, 19th century, the rosewood case, comprising a folding keyboard, double brass sconces to the upper front board, the gilded plaque to the inside of the lid reads 'W.H. Glen & Co/ 21 &23 Collins St/ East Melbourne/ importer of Pianofortes by all the celebrated makers', 115 cm high, 135 cm wide, 38 cm deep
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Portuguese guitarra, circa 1870, decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay around top, with a floral rosette around sound hole. The lower body inlay with a floral motif beneath a moustache shaped bridge, 88 cm long
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Portuguese guitarra, by Estabelecimento, circa 1900, with two heart shaped sound holes, above a double bird ended bridge and a fleur-de-lis motif to lower body, paper label to interior, 92 cm long
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Russian balalaika, by Taco, 20th century, the sound box of typical triangular form, 'Taco' decal to the headstock, with bands of inlay to the edges, 69 cm long
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ukulele, retailed by J. Albert & Son, circa 1890, decal to headstock bearing 'Made expressly for J. Albert & Son/ 137-139 King St/ Sydney, rings of inlay around the sound hole and to the front edge of the sound board, 54 cm long
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Hawaii ukulele, circa 1900, the shaped headstock with a decal bearing the cartouche 'Ua Mau Ke Ea Oka Aina I Ka Pono'. Bands of inlay running down the center of fingerboard, along the edges, and rings around the sound hole, 53 cm long
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Hawaiian ukulele, by Kumulae, circa 1915, decal to headstock, three rings of inlay around the sound hole, 53 cm long
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Hawaiian ukulele, by Kumulae, circa 1915, crafted from Koa wood, decal to headstock, three rings of inlay around the sound hole, 53 cm long
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Hawaiian ukulele, circa 1920s, partial decal to headstock, the top crafted from Koa wood, 54 cm long
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Hawaiian ukulele, by Kumulae, circa 1920s, decal to headstock, rings of inlay around the sound hole, 53 cm long
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Hawaiian ukulele, by Kumulae, circa 1920s, decal to headstock, three rings of inlay around the sound hole, 54 cm long
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Hawaiian ukelele, by Kumulae, retailed by J. Albert & Sons, Sydney, circa 1920s, Retailer's decal to the headstock, three rings of inlay around the sound hole, 53 cm long
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Hawaiian ukelele, by Kamaka, serial no. 2704, circa 1930s, parquetry inlay to edges and sound hole. Decal to the headstock and pineapple motif to lower body, 55 cm long
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Hawaiian miniature ukelele, circa 1900, of typical form, with two bands of inlay around the sound hole, 35.5 cm long
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Chinese dulcimer, circa 1900s, in two tone lacquer with a farming scene to one side, the two sound holes inset with carved, pierced roundels, 78 cm long, 31 cm wide
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Syrian oud, by Tawfiq Nahat, Sham, dated September 1931, with mother-of-pearl veneered panelling to fingerboard and a finely pierced bone roundel over the soundhole, paper label to interior, housed in case, 76 cm long
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Syrian oud, by Ali Khalifeh & Sons, Damascas, circa 1970s, of typical form, with three bands of inlay to the back of the body, Unplayed, 81 cm long
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Turkish saz evi, by Saz Evi, Istanbul, circa 1970s, stamped Semsi Yastiman, Saz Evi, Besiktas Istanbul below the bridge. Unplayed, 117 cm long
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Iranian qanun, circa 1900s, partial paper label toward the top, three decoratively carved sound holes, the sound board framed in marquetry inlay, 96 cm high, 39 cm wide
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Chinese qinqin, Hong Kong, 20th century, the body of hexagonal form with rounded edges, maker's mark stamped toward the base partially reading 'Hong Kong', 97 cm long
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Rajasthani sarangi, circa 1900s, bone inlay to the headstock and fingerboard, 62 cm long
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A shawm and an Iranian falconer drum, the shawm of typical trumpet form. The falconer drum of small proportions with a bronze shell, Shawm: 42 cm long, Falconer drum:15.5 cm diameter
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Sumatran lute (Hasapi), by Toba Batak people of Northern Sumatra, circa 1900, the head surmounted with a carved figure, 70 cm long
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Late Victorian adjustable reading stand, by John Carter, London, 19th century, raised on a pedestal platform base on castors. To the base an ivory plaque reads 'Trade mark Literary machine, John Carter, 6A new Cavendish Street, Portland place, London W', 123 cm fully extended
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Piano stool, 19th century, upholstered in leather, raised on four turned columns on splayed legs, 55 cm high
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Antique piano stool, England, circa 1900s, with a square red upholstered seat, raised on a turned pedestal on cast iron tripod feet, 48 cm high
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Italian single music stand, circa 1970, the shaped panel incorporating twist spindles, supported on a turned column on a scrolled tripod base, 153 cm maximum high
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Italian single music stand, by Salvi, with an adjustable brassed column, on a tripartite platform base raised on claw feet, 126 cm high
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Piano stool, circa 1900s, ebonised, raised on four turned legs on glass ball and claw feet, 50 cm high
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Two ebony sterling silver mounted conductors batons, by Oskar Olsen, London, 1912 & 1918, the first hallmarked Oo/ London/ 1918, the middle sterling silver mount with a cartouche for inscription, the second hallmarked Oo/ London/ 1912, the central sterling silver mount inscribed F.Earp, July 1917 Burnie, and to the base sterling silver mount is the inscription 'From his pupils in Burnie, Latrobe Devonport, 52.2 cm long and 51.8 cm long (F Earp)
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Brass harp stool, United Kingdom, circa 1900s, the velvet covered seat, raised on a tripod and pierced brass base, 81.5 cm high
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A William IV piano stool, England, circa 1830s, the circular leather seat raised on a fluted mahogany stem with a tripod base, 45 cm high
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Double music stand, circa 1900s, the fretwork stand supported by a turned column on a tripod base, 157 cm maximum height
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German conductor's baton, circa 1900, in case, in ebony, the handle and end mounted in ivory with the handle depicting carved orchestral instruments, the shaft mounted with a silver plate band with the inscription 'Presented to Mr G.O.'Shea.A.L.C.M. By the members of the Newtown brass band 27th Jan 1902', 43.2 cm long
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Metronome, by Cocks & Co, London, circa 1880, of pyramid form, encased in wood, the gilded metal cartouche for R.Cocks & Co, below is another cartouche in ivory with the inscription 'Miss Wills 1st music prize. 1st class, from Dr Buck', the whole raised on three brass bun feet, 23 cm high
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Two English metronomes, London, circa 1880, both of pyramid form, veneered in walnut, mounted with brass cartouches. Each raised on three brass bun feet, tallest 24 cm high
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Two French cast metal metronomes, patent number 34104, circa 1905, both cases comprise pairs of hinged doors enclosing metronomes, decorated in C scrolls, shells and foliate, and raised on scroll feet, tallest 18.5 cm high
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Symphonium disc player, circa 1900, housed in a black lacquered box, with additional discs, 17 cm high, 27 cm wide, 28 cm long
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Victorian music box, circa 1890, the moulded lid with string inlay and marquetry, enclosing an ebonised interior with a second hinged glazed lid enclosing the cylinder (23.5 cm long 5.5 cm diameter), three bells and drum, Plays eight tunes with tune sheet. Lever wind, 26.5 cm high, 53.5 cm wide, 30.5 cm deep
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English wind up gramophone, by Decca, model 60, circa 1910, housed in a blue lined box with the Decca decal bearing the model number to the interior of the lid, the reproducer also bearing the Decca logo, 15 cm, 28.5 cm, 35 cm
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A collection of instrument parts, including a French banjo zither, six necks including Epiphone, Martin, and J Alvey turner, and five violin bows, and an Australian Cellocordo by Rupert Hazel
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French bronze sculpture of a hurdy gurdy player, by Debut, circa 1900s, with copper patina, the cartouche to the base reads 'Joueur de Vielle par Debut, prix de Rome', 34.5 cm high
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A sterling silver mounted conductor's baton and a metronome, the baton mounted with a sterling silver top, hallmarked London, John George Smith, circa 1887. The West German metronome in two-tone plastic casing, made by Wittner Prazision, the baton 68.5 cm long
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Marissa Barker 19th century, sweet Melody, oil on canvas, 35 cm x 25 cm
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Unknown artist 19th century, salon scene featuring a harp guitar, oil on canvas, 35 cm x 24 cm
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Two lithographs depicting musicians, 19th century, one after Jacobus Ludovicus Cornet depicting a lute player 1815-1882, signed and dated on the image J.L. Cornet 1859, the second engraved by John. H. Robinson depicting a female mandolin player, lute player 21 cm x 17 cm
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Musical Instruments, Historic rare and unique, by a. J. Hipkins, first edition, 1888. Limited to 1040 copies
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Two books: the Chinery collection, and the classical guitar, the Chinery collection by Scott Chinery, 1996, with slip case, the classic guitar, a complete history, based on the Russell Cleveland collection.
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Three reference books on musical Instruments, Collections and Guitars, the Chinery collection, by Scott Chinery, 1996, with slip case, a collection of fine Spanish Guitars, from Torres to the present, by Sheldon Urlik, 1997, Instrumentos, Musicais, Populares, Portugeses, by Ernesto Veiga de Oliveira, 1966.
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Three reference books on Guitars and musical Instruments, a collection of fine Spanish Guitars, from Torres to the present, by Sheldon Urlik, 1997, the classical guitar, a complete history based on the Russell Cleveland collection, 1997, with slip case, European & American musical Instruments, by Anthony Baines 1966.
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Four books on guitar history and musical Instruments, the story of Paul Bigsby, by Andy Babiuk, still sealed, the Chinery collection, by Scott Chinery, 1996, with slip case, still sealed, a collection of fine Spanish Guitars from Torres to the present, 1997, American and European Instruments, by Anthony Baines, 1966
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Three reference books on guitar history Published by Edizioni Il Salabue, the guitar: four centuries of masterpieces, 2008, the guitar, Mirecourt, Les Provinces Francaises, 2011, the guitar, Paris 1650-1950, 2007.
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Folk musical Instruments of Turkey, by Laurence Picken, 1975
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Three reference books on musical Instruments and history, album musical, by George Kinsky, 1930, musical Instruments, Historic, rare, and unique, by A.J. Hipkins, 1945, European & American musical Instruments, by Anthony Baines, 1983
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Three reference books on Guitars and Collections, the story of Selmer Maccaferri Guitars, by Francois Charle, 1999, the classical guitar, a complete history, based on the Russell Cleveland collection, 1997, in sleeve, the Chinery collection, by Scott Chinery, 1996, sealed in sleeve
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Four reference books on guitar history and Collections, Martin Guitars, volumes 1 and 2: a history, and a Technical reference, by Richard Johnston & Dick Boak, 2008. In double sleeve, with Strings attached, the Art and beauty of vintage guitars, Jonathan Kellerman, 2008, the Chinery collection, by Scott Chinery 1996, in sleeve.
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Three reference books on musical Instruments, makers and Collections, musical instrument makers of New York, a directory of Eighteenth and nineteenth century Urban Craftsman, by Nancy Groce, 1991, European & American musical Instruments, by Anthony Baines, 1966, the Chinery collection, by Scott Chinery, 1996, sealed in sleeve.
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Two reference books on Guitars and Collections, Norman's rare Guitars, by Norman Harris, 1999, the Chinery collection, by Scott Chinery, 1996, sealed in sleeve.
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The Chinery collection, by Scott Chinery, hard cover, sealed in sleeve, 1996.
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Three printed volumes of sheet music for guitar, two by Ferdinando Carulli, and one by Francois Molino
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A two volume set on Historic Violin-Makers and one other book, Antonio Stradivari, his life and work (1644-1737) and the violin-makers of the Guarneri family (1626-1762), both published by W.E. Hill & Sons England, in double slip case, European and American musical Instruments, by Anthony Baines 1966
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A collection of reference books on Banjos and Mandolins, including the early mandolin, and the guitar and mandolin
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A collection of reference of books on Spanish and Latin American guitar, including the Rio Platense guitar, and the Art of Flamenco
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A collection of piano and Keyboard reference books, including multiple copies of piano, makers of piano and the Hammond organ
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A collection of books on Gibson Guitars, including the modern era of the Les Paul Legacy 1968-2009, the Gibson L5, Its history and its players, and the Gibson super 400
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A large collection of reference books, primarily guitar related
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A collection of Ethnographic and folk music reference books, including Australian made: Australian played, Rhythms of the world, and folk Instruments
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A collection of guitar reference books, Concerning Guild, Stella, Harmony, Ferrington, Prs, Yamaha, and Baldwin
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A collection of books on musical instrument construction and Maintenance, including guitar Making, Making musical Instruments, and piano Servicing, building and Retuning
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A collection of reference books on the violin, including Encyclopedia of violin makers, the Viola D'Amore, and violin makers of the Guarneri family
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A collection of books on drums and percussion, including multiple copies of guide to vintage drums, the drum book, and Gretsch drums
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A collection of books on Martin Guitars, including Martin Guitars: a history, C.F. Martin and his Guitars 1796 - 1873, and the Martin book
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A collection of musical instrument Encyclopedias, including acoustic Guitars: the illustrated Encyclopedia, the Larousse Encyclopedia of music, and the Encyclopedia of Pop, rock and Soul
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A collection of reference books on Amplifiers, including fender Amps: the first fifty Years (two copies), the history of Marshall, and the Soul of tone
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A collection of books on wind Instruments, including Index of wind instrument makers, multiple copies of a Word or two on the flute, and clockwork music
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A collection of guitar reference books, including multiple copies of the acoustic guitar, classic Guitars of the Sixties, and the complete Guitarist
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A collection of books on Hawaiian ukuleles and lap steel Guitars, including Hawaiian music and musicians, and the history and Artistry of National Resonator Instruments (two copies)
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A collection of reference books on the history of musical Instruments, including musical Instruments through the Ages, music in Venice, and the illustrated history of the guitar
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A collection of reference books on Amplifiers and Tutors, including duplicate copies of the Tube Amp book, and Method for the Spanish guitar
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A collection of books on fender Guitars, including duplicate copies of the Stratocaster Chronicles, the story of fender Stratocaster, and the fender book
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A collection of books on Gibson Guitars, including the Gibson super 400, Gibson electric steel Guitars, and Gibson Electrics - the classic Years
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A collection of books on Museum Collections, including duplicate copies of Instrumentarium: Lipsiense, a collection of fine Spanish Guitars from Torres to present, and Musica 'Musical Instruments in Belgium collections'
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A collection of books on Epiphone, Washburn and Rickenbacker Guitars, including various multiple copies
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A collection of Biographies on various Pop artists, including Elvis, the beach Boys, and Ravi Shankar, and other reference books
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A collection of Museum catalogues, and special exhibition catalogues, including the Edinburgh University collection, Museo Degli Strumenti Musicali, and Katalog Des Handel-Hauses
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A collection of various exhibition catalogues and multiple copies of Hofner violin Bass
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A large collection of guitar related Journals, including vintage guitar magazine, acoustic guitar, and guitar player
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Musical Instruments, part II. English and Irish Instruments by Robert Bruce Armstrong, signed, 1908, limited edition of 180 copies.
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A collection of reference books on Gibson Guitars, including Gibson Electrics volume 1, the Gibson super 400, and Burst:1958-'60 Les Paul standard
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A collection of reference books on Gibson Guitars, including the beauty of the burst, the Gibson Les Paul book, and Gibson Guitars 100 years of an American icon
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A collection of books on French Instruments, including Musiques D'en France, La Vielle et les Luthiers de Jenzat, and accordeons
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A collection of books primarily on Gretsch Guitars, including the Guitars of the Fred Gretsch Company, 50 Years of Gretsch Electrics, and the Larsons Creations, Guitars and Mandolins
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A collection of reference books on Bass guitar, including the Bass book, Bass Heroes, thirty great bass players, and electric guitars and basses
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A collection of books on Gibson Guitars, including Gibson Electrics volume 1, the early years of the Les Paul Legacy, 1915-1963, and Gibson's fabulous flat top guitars
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A collection of Biographies and reference books on Pop culture and music, including Chet Atkins, the story of Paul Bigsby, and Django Reinhardt
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