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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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Australian copy of a two tricone acoustic guitar, by Len Cowling, Castlemaine, circa 1950s, the stainless steel body engraved with floriate design overall, 'L. Cowling/ Castlemaine' engraved below fingerboard. With ivory tuning pegs, 97 cm long. Other Notes: a rare example of only two known in existence
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Australian F hole archtop acoustic guitar, by Stephen Gilchrist, model 18, serial number 94275, circa 1980s, with abalone shell inlaid detailing to the fingerboard and headstock which also bears the 'Gilchrist' logo. The paper label to interior bearing serial and model number, the tailpiece bearing the model number and Gilchrist logo, housed in a hard shell Gibson case, 112 cm long. Provenance: custom made for John Hurlston
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Australian harp guitar, by Giovanni Cera, Melbourne, circa 1923, the edge detailed with a parquetry border, and the fingerboard inlaid with mother-of-pearl geometric designs, 'Rinogera/ Fecit/ 2.7.1923' marked to the interior, 113 cm long
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Australian painted acoustic guitar, by Wayne, style 101, Melbourne, circa 1920, Wayne Jackaroo decal to headstock, and paper label to interior, the soundboard painted with a camp fire scene, 97 cm long
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Australian zither banjo, by boomerang, early 20th century, impressed factory mark to headstock, mother-of-pearl inlay to finger board, 93 cm long
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Australian made Hawaiian 24 string guitar, by Kealoha, circa 1970, 'Kealoha' logo to headstock, mother-of-pearl inlay to fingerboard, housed in original hard case, 114 cm long
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Australian blackwood Keko ukulele, by Piers Crocker, model 28, Sydney, circa 2000, elegantly crafted from blackwood with a crest form headstock, paper label to interior, 60 cm long
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Australian ukulele, by Jack Maskell Guitars (JMG), serial number 2763, patent 1948, 'Jmg' decal to headstock, incorporating a tailpiece, with an arched back and front, 53.5 cm long. Other Notes: a similar example forms part of the Powerhouse Museum.
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Australian mandolin, by the Osborne, Melbourne, mid 20th century, applied with an Australian shaped pick guard. Paper label to interior, 63 cm long
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A rare Australian mandolin, by Giovanni Cera, Melbourne, circa 1930s, mother-of-pearl inlaid to fingerboard, the headstock inlaid with a mother-of-pearl symbol of a bat. The pick guard made from tortoiseshell. Paper label to interior 'Giovanni Cera / Melbourne 1927, 67 cm long
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American bowl-back mandolin, by a. C Fairbanks Company, Boston, circa 1900, Mother-of pearl-inlay to fingerboard, with decorative motifs to headstock, intricate marquetry to the edges and around the sound hole, and string inlay to the bowl-back. With a tortoiseshell pick guard, 61 cm long
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American mandocello, by Gibson, serial number 2763, circa 1912, inlaid 'The Gibson' to headstock with Fleur de Lis in mother-of-pearl. Paper label to interior, 98 cm long
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American bowl-back mandolin, by C. F Martin & Co, serial number 4002, Pennsylvania, circa 1900, decorative abalone shell inlay to edge, fingerboard, tortoiseshell pick guard and headstock, and string inlay to the bowl-back, 63 cm long
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American bowl-back mandolin, by George Bauer, Philadelphia, circa 1910, Fleur de Lis inlay to headstock in mother-of-pearl, string inlay to the front edge, marquetry inlay around the sound hole above the carved tortoiseshell pick guard, 61 cm long
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American bowl-back mandolin, by Washburn, circa 1900, etched 'Washburn' with bird motifs to verso of headstock. Nicely inlaid with herringbone inlay to front edge, and decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay to fingerboard and tortoiseshell pick guard, 61 cm long
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American bowl-back mandolin, by C. F Martin & Company, serial number 9438, Pennsylvania, circa 1910, impressed factory stamp to verso of headstock, with string inlay to the bowl-back, 63 cm long
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American Cylinder- back mandolin, by Vega Company, Boston, circa 1913, with bone inlay to edges, and herringbone inlay around soundhole. Paper label to interior, 65 cm long
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A rare American style E mandolin, by C. F Martin & Co, serial number 11689, Pennsylvania, circa 1923, the body crafted from Spruce and rosewood. Finely inlaid with herringbone decoration to back of instrument, 62 cm long. Other Notes: only 62 of these models were made over the span of 15 years
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American style 20 mandolin, by C. F Martin & Co, Pennsylvania, circa 1929, the body crafted from Spruce and flame maple wood. Impressed factory stamp to verso of headstock, 66 cm long
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American mandolin, by John D'Angelico, model 138A, New York, mid 20th century, engraved mother-of-pearl plaque to headstock bearing the Company logo, mounted with a pick guard, 65 cm long
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American pumpkin top mandolin, by Gibson, model A1, serial number 6987, Kalamazoo, circa 1915, painted decal to headstock and impressed mark to tailpiece, paper label to interior, 68 cm long
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American cylinder-back mandolin, by Vega Company, Boston, circa 1915, etched 'Made by the Vega Company / 155 Columbus Ave / Boston' to verso of headstock. Decorative abalone and mother-of-pearl inlaid around sound hole, fingerboard and pick guard, 163 cm long
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American Orpheum mandolin banjo, by Rettberg & Lange, no. 3 special model, serial number 8382, New York, circa 1920s, intricate abalone shell inlay to fingerboard and headstock which also bears the Company logo. serial number impressed to verso, 60 cm long
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American banjo, by Samuel. S. Stewart, the Student model, Grade 2, Philadelphia, circa 1900, open back with the factory mark impressed to verso, 82 cm long
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American Orpheum tenor banjo, by Rettberg & Lange, no. 3 special model, New York, circa 1915, the fingerboard intricately inlaid with abalone shell along with the Company logo to the headstock, with an open back, the label to interior of rim, 78 cm long
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American fretless seven string banjo, 2nd half 19th century, of typical design with snakehead shaped headstock and open back, 86 cm long
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American harp guitar, by Gibson, Orville model, Kalamazoo, circa 1910s, 'The Gibson' logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to the headstock, the oval sound hole has a decorative ring of mother-of-pearl diamonds in black mastic, paper label to interior, 116 cm long
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American flat top tenor guitar, by Gibson, model Tg-25N, serial number 159705, Kalamazoo, circa 1964, the Gibson decal to headstock with the serial number stamped to verso, paper label to interior, 96 cm long
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American archtop tenor hollow body guitar, by Gibson, Kalamazoo, circa 1950s, the spruce front in a sunburst finish, the sides and back crafted from rosewood. Gibson decal to headstock, 102 cm long
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American tenor acoustic guitar, by Gibson, Kalamazoo, circa 1950s, the spruce front in a sunburst finish, the sides and back crafted from rosewood. Gibson decal to headstock, 108 cm long
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A rare American limited edition acoustic guitar, by Gibson, model J2000, serial number 91342022, circa 2000, finely inlaid with abalone shell to edges, around sound hole and fingerboard, with decorative parquetry inlay to verso. Paper label to interior, 104.5 cm long
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American super 400 sunburst acoustic guitar, by Gibson, model A1798, serial number 94202, Kalamazoo, circa 1937, the Gibson logo inlaid with mother-of-pearl to headstock, the pierced metal tailpiece engraved 'Super 400', Kluson tuning keys, mounted with a brown pearl effect pick guard, and paper label to interior, 114 cm long
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American O style acoustic guitar, by Gibson, serial number 42111, circa 1918, with an intricate ring of marquetry to the sound hole, the headstock inlaid with a mother-of-pearl fleur de lis, part of the trapeze tailpiece is crafted from tortoiseshell with the engraved end bearing 'Patented 19.1910', paper label to interior, 100 cm long
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American acoustic guitar, by Gibson, model L1, serial number 31425, Kalamazoo, circa 1916, 'The Gibson' logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to headstock, patent stamps to tailpiece, pick guard mount, and pick guard, and paper label to interior, 98 cm long
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American acoustic guitar, by Gibson, model L7, serial number a 505, Kalamazoo, circa 1935, the Gibson logo inlaid with mother-of-pearl to the headstock and to the finger board, paper label to interior, 107 cm long
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American acoustic sunburst guitar, by Gibson, model L10, serial number 95771, circa 1938, the Gibson logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to the headstock and to the finger board, inlay to the edges with a pierced metal tailpiece, and paper label to interior, 106 cm long
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American acoustic sunburst guitar, by Gibson, model L7, serial number 91856, Kalamazoo, circa 1934, the Gibson logo inlaid in mother-of -pearl to head stock and to the fingerboard, mounted with a faux tortoiseshell pick guard, and paper label to interior, 104 cm long
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American acoustic guitar with extra set tuners, by Gibson, model L5, serial number 92035, Kalamazoo, circa 1934, the Gibson logo inlaid to headstock, the fingerboard inset with mother-of-pearl, and paper label to interior, 105 cm long
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American acoustic sunburst guitar, by Gibson, model L5, serial number 93168, Kalamazoo, circa 1936, the Gibson logo inlaid to the headstock, fingerboard inset with mother-of-pearl, model number impressed to the tailpiece, and paper label to interior, 108 cm long
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American super 400 acoustic guitar with original fittings, by Gibson, serial number 94202, Kalamazoo, circa 1937, the whole in a sunburst finish. The Gibson logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to the headstock and insets to the fingerboard, mounted with a brown pearl effect pick guard, the pierced tailpiece engraved with 'Super 400', and paper label to interior, 111 cm long
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American acoustic sunburst guitar, by Gibson, model L5, serial number 88986, Kalamazoo, circa 1929, 'The Gibson' logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to the headstock, and inset to the fingerboard, 'Patented July 19.1910' to the tailpiece, mounted with a pick guard, and paper label to interior, 104 cm long
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American acoustic guitar, by Gibson, model L5, serial number 87040, Kalamazoo, circa 1928, 'The Gibson' logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to headstock, 'Patented July 19.1910' engraved to tailpiece, and paper label to interior, 103 cm long
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American sunburst 'Charlie Christian' guitar, by Gibson, model ES150, serial number Eg 8465, Kalamazoo, circa 1939, the Gibson logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to headstock and serial number stamped to verso, the front of the body crafted from Spruce with a sunburst finish, the fingerboard, back and side crafted from rosewood. Changed tuners and pickguard. Original hardshell case, 103 cm long
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American acoustic guitar, by Gibson, model L7, serial number 95282, Kalamazoo, circa 1938, the Gibson logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to headstock, and to the fingerboard, and paper label to interior, 106 cm long
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American sunburst acoustic guitar, by Gibson, model L12, serial number Ea 5098, Kalamazoo, circa 1939, the Gibson logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to the headstock and inset to the fingerboard, the serial number stamped verso to the headstock, and paper label to interior, 106 cm long
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American century sunburst acoustic guitar, by Gibson, serial number 623, Kalamazoo, circa 1933, the Gibson logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to headstock, the fingerboard veneered in celluloid plastic (pearloid) and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, 102 cm long
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American century acoustic guitar, by Gibson, serial number 37, Kalamazoo, circa 1930, the Gibson logo inlaid to headstock, the fingerboard veneered in a celluloid plastic (pearloid) and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, and the serial number '037' stamped to interior, 100 cm long
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American acoustic guitar, by Gibson, model L5, serial number a 18517, Kalamazoo, circa 1954, the Gibson logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to the headstock and insets to the fingerboard, with 'Custom' engraved to the truss rod cover, the tailpiece bearing the model number, and paper label to interior, 108 cm long
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American archtop guitar, by Gibson, model ES175, serial number a 23352, Kalamazoo, circa 1956, the Gibson logo inlaid with mother-of-pearl to headstock and to the fingerboard, mounted with a scratch plate, 105 cm long
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American twelve string acoustic guitar, by Gibson, model B-4512 serial number 121068, Michigan, circa 1961, Gibson decal to headstock with mother-of-pearl inlay, 'Deluxe' tuning keys, the serial number impressed to verso of headstock, model number marked to interior, 108 cm long
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American guitar, by C. F. Martin & Henry Schatz, serial number 1341, New York, circa 1835, parquetry inlaid to front edges and around the sound hole, the scrolled peghead modelled in the Stauffer style, with engraved decoration to verso of headstock, paper label to interior, 94 cm long
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American guitar, by C. F. Martin & Co, model 2-34, Nazareth, circa 1875, elegantly inlaid with a herringbone trim to front edges and back seam, the bridge carved from ivory, Jerome tuning keys, and C.F. Martin/ New York impressed to the back of the headstock, 94.5 cm long
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American guitar, by C. F. Martin & Co, Nazareth, circa 1896, with herringbone inlay around soundhole and to back seam, and string inlaid to front edges, maker's mark impressed to interior, 94 cm long
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American guitar, by C. F. Martin & Co, Nazareth, circa 1898, 'C.F. Martin/ New York' impressed to the interior and back of headstock, Jerome tuning keys, intricate rings of parquetry around the soundhole and along the back seam, and string inlay around the front edges of the sound box, comes with a coffin hard case, 95 cm long
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American acoustic guitar, by C. F. Martin & Company, model C2, Nazareth, circa 1930s, the 'C. F. Martin' logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to headstock, abalone shell inlay to finger board, Martin impressed to tailpiece, the factory mark stamped to verso of headstock, and decorative parquetry inlaid to verso of guitar, 102 cm long
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American acoustic guitar, by C. F. Martin & Company, model C1, Nazareth, circa 1936, 'C. F. Martin & Co. Est. 1833' decal to headstock, Martin impressed to tailpiece, mounted with a pick guard, 101 cm long
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American acoustic guitar, by C. F. Martin & Company, model F2, Nazareth, circa 1942, C. F. Martin' logo inlaid in abalone shell to headstock and inset to the fingerboard, Martin impressed to tailpiece, and mounted with a pickguard, 103 cm long
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American twelve string acoustic guitar, by C. F. Martin & Company, model D12-35, Nazareth, circa 1972, 'Martin & Co. Est. 1833' decal to headstock, factory mark, model and serial numbers to interior, inlay to the all edges and around the sound hole, 105 cm long
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American guitar, by William B. Tilton, New York, circa 1880, the steel tailpiece engraved overall and mounted with two circular plaques and a third set within the sound hole reading 'Wm B. Tilton's/ Improvement /New York /Patented March 4 1856/ Zogbaum & Fairchild/ New York, 92 cm long
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American guitar, circa 1900, the ebonised fingerboard and headstock elegantly inlaid with classical motifs in mother-of-pearl along with fine floriate inlay to the tuning keys, in a coffin case, 96 cm long
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American guitar, by George Bauer, serial number 34711, Philadelphia, circa 1900, 'Monogram' stamped to verso of headstock, the headstock inlaid with a mother-of-pearl star. A band of inlay around the sound hole and front edge. Paper label to interior, 94 cm long
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American classical guitar, by C. Bruno & Sons, Incorporated, New York, circa 1910, decorated with butterfly motif beneath sound hole. The verso of guitar decorated with string inlay, paper label to interior, 93 cm long
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American acoustic guitar, by Epiphone, recording model, New York, circa 1920s, decorative mother-or-pearl inlay to headstock and fingerboard, string inlaid to verso of headstock, 98 cm long
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American hollow body electro-acoustic guitar, by John D'Angelico, New Yorker/Excel model, serial number 1916, New York, circa 1953, the 'D'Angelico / New York / Excel' logo and model inlaid in mother-of-pearl to the headstock along with insets to the fingerboard. The maker's logo also engraved to the tailpiece and to the interior with the date '1916'. Fitted with a tortoiseshell pick guard, a DeArmond pickup, volume and tone dials, and rhythm switch. With original hard shell case, 112 cm long. Provenance:…
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American acoustic guitar, by Epiphone, de Luxe model, serial number 5957, New York, circa 1933, the headstock inlaid with mother-of-pearl cartouches bearing, 'Epiphone/ de Luxe / Masterbilt. Paper label to interior, 106 cm long
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American acoustic guitar, by Epiphone, de Luxe model, serial number 11268, New York, circa 1937, Nicely decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay to fingerboard and headstock which bears the Epiphone logo, string inlay to verso of fingerboard, paper label to interior, 110 cm long
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American acoustic guitar, by Epiphone, Emperor model, serial number 15744, New York, circa 1940, Nicely decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay to fingerboard and headstock which bears the Epiphone logo, mounted with a tortoise shell pick guard, 'Frequensator/ Pat.Pending' marked to tailpiece, and paper label to interior, 112 cm long
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American arch top guitar, by Mario Maccaferri, New York, circa mid 1950s, Uniquely crafted from plastic, makers logo to headstock and tailpiece, 93 cm long
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American flat top guitar, by Mario Maccaferri, New York, circa mid 1950s, Uniquely crafted from plastic, makers logo to headstock, 94 cm long. Other Notes: for a similar example please see the David Gilmour guitar collection, Christies, New York, June 20th 2019, lot 59
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American acoustic guitar, by Epiphone, model de Luxe, serial number 64086, New York, circa 1952, mother-of-pearl inlay to fingerboard and headstock which bears the Epiphone logo, decorative string inlay to verso of fingerboard. 'Frequensator/ Pat Pending' marked to tailpiece, and paper label to interior, 109 cm long
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American acoustic guitar, by Epiphone, model Excellente, serial number 348795, New York, circa 1950s, the pick guard decorated with a bird in flight. Mother-of-pearl inlay to fingerboard and headstock, serial number marked to verso of headstock, and paper label to interior, 107 cm long
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American arch top guitar, by Mario Maccaferri, New York, circa 1950s, Uniquely crafted from plastic, makers logo to headstock and tailpiece, 95 cm long
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American acoustic guitar, by Stuart Mossman, model Dreadnought, serial number 75-1641, Strother field, circa 1975, with decorative abalone shell inlay overall, particularly to fingerboard and headstock which is monogrammed 'M', the 'S.L. Mossman' decal verso to headstock, paper label to interior, 104 cm long
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American acoustic guitar, by Guild Guitars, model D-100 NT-C, serial number Eg 100073, New York, circa 1980s, abalone shell inlay to front edges, fingerboard, around sound hole and Guild logo to headstock, serial number verso to headstock, Grover tuning keys, and factory mark to interior, 105 cm long
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American ukulele, by Lyon & Healey, Chicago, circa 1920s, an acorn branch wreath decorated to lower body. Stamped '70 / Pat Apld For' to verso of headstock, 54 cm long
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American ukulele, by Samuel. S. Stewart, Philadelphia, circa 1920s, Company name inlaid in mother-of-pearl to headstock. Brass label bearing 'Band & Orchestra Instruments / W C Brehm / Broadway / Los Angeles' verso to headstock, 53 cm long
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American ukulele banjo, by Gibson, Ub-1 model, Michigan, circa 1920s, 'The Gibson' decal to headstock, 49 cm long
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American ukulele, by Gibson, style 2 model, Michigan, circa 1930s, stamped Dg-2900 / made in the Us', to the verso of headstock, 53 cm long
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American ukulele, by Gibson, Michigan, circa 1930s, parquetry inlaid around the sound hole. Mother-of-pearl inlay to fingerboard, 53 cm long
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American ukulele, by C. F. Martin & Company, style O model, Nazareth, circa 1930s, impressed factory stamp to verso of headstock, 53 cm long
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American ukulele, by C. F. Martin & Company, style O model, Nazareth, circa 1930s, 'C. F. Martin & Co. Est. 1833' decal to headstock and 'Made in the Us' stamped to verso of headstock
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American ukulele, by Gretsch, Hammerhead model, New York, circa 1930s, 'Gretsch' decal to headstock, 53 cm long
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American ukulele, by Washburn, style two model, serial number 701, circa 1930s, the verso of headstock stamped '701 / Pat Apld for / Washburn', 53 cm long
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American baritone ukulele, by C. F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, circa 1940s, 'C. F. Martin & Co. Est. 1833' decal to headstock, 78 cm long
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American tenor ukulele, by C. F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, circa 1940s, 'C. F. Martin & Co. Est. 1833' decal to headstock, and 'C.F. Martin & Co/ Nazareth. Pa/ made in U.S.A.' impressed to the interior, 67 cm high
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American ukulele, by C. F. Martin & Company, 3M model, Nazareth, circa 1950s, string inlay to front and back edges and around the sound hole. 'C. F. Martin & Co. Est. 1833' decal to headstock, 63 cm long
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American plastic body Islander ukulele, by Mario Maccaferri, New York, circa 1950s, Uniquely crafted from plastic, makers logo to headstock, 53 cm long
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American stainless steel cased ukelele, by National Resophonic Guitars, San Luis Obispo, circa 2000, the outer body cased in stainless steel. The National logo inlaid to headstock, 55 cm long
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American chord zither, circa 1900, decorated with a trophy of musical instruments to upper body. Label to interior, 52.5 cm long, 33 cm wide
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American tiple, by C. F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, circa 1960, 'C. F. Martin & Co. Est. 1833' decal to headstock, 70 cm long
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An unusual patriotic American violin, circa 1900, floral mother-of-pearl inlay to neck. The verso decorated with transfer printed scene of an eagle in flight holding an American flag, beneath a lakeside scene and basket of flowers, Stradivarius label to interior, 59 cm long
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German violin, circa 1800, crafted with a pine front and maple rest, repaired by Devereux Melbourne. Housed in leather case, 60 cm long
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French violin, Chanot model, circa 1830, elegantly crafted with rounded bouts featuring ivory inlay to edges, and with a shield shaped scroll, 62 cm long
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Continental violin, Russian model, circa 1880, crafted with a pine front and maple rest, 60 cm long
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Continental violin with bow, circa 1900, elegantly crafted with rounded bouts, and a decorative pierced tailpiece, 60 cm long
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German violin, by J. A. Baader & Co, circa 1900, crafted with a pine front and maple rest. The upper and lower bouts and back decorated with stylized string inlay, paper label to interior, 61 cm long
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Lacquered violin case, circa 1900, the whole elegantly decorated with gilded musical instrument trophies and a male portrait, 80 cm long
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English one string fiddle, circa 1900, the elongated fingerboard joining to a rounded flat back lower body. The back, ribs, neck & scroll modelled from a single piece of maple, 79 cm long
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English pochette, circa 1900, of typical violin form, however of compact proportions, 42 cm long
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English two horn stroviols, circa 1920, featuring two horns, large and small. Bearing the maker's decal to front, 60 cm long
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