| *** | A mid 19th century gilt wood forty-six string Gothic 'Angel' harp by Erard, the top of the decorative hexagonal gilt column carved with angels playing instruments, leading down to an eight-pedal shaped base, featuring two gargoyles, maker's name Sebastian… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare large Paillard Vaucher et Fils Swiss rosewood cased music box, the 14' cylinder playing ten tunes at will, double barrel winding springs, gravity operated safety mechanism, original music sheet, this special box is a 'long play', the rosewood… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century giltwood harp by Johann Andreas Stumpff (1769-1846), seven pedals, fluted column, acanthus leaf detail, the brass plate with maker's name and London address. Satin birch frame with gilded highlights, some later refurbishment. Height 174 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare German gilt-metal and enamelled singing-bird box attributed to Karl Griesbaum, the bird with multi-coloured plumage; the beak, wings, tail and body articulated, concealed in a decoratively enamelled case. The hinged lid painted with a menage a… | *** |  |
| *** | A German gilt-metal and enamelled singing-bird box attributed to Karl Griesbaum, the bird with multi-coloured plumage, beak, wings, tail and body movements concealed in a decoratively enamelled case painted with figures and landscape vignettes framed by… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century French eight airs music box, the floral marquetry inlay lid with banded borders, the eight tunes listed on the original card to the interior lid - 'Romeo et Juliette, etc., the mechanism with seven graduating bells struck by bird form… | *** |  |
| *** | A quality modern Beale 6 foot black lacquered grand piano, in very good all round condition, complete with stool. One Auckland owner since new. 190 cm x 151 cm x 101.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An 18th century German violin, of the Kloz school purchased from William E. Hill & Sons of London in 1964 by our vendor's grandfather. Their receipt stating 'The back of two pieces of wood marked by a faint curl of medium width slanting upwards from the… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century walnut cased polyphon, along with numerous pierced player discs, the tabletop player with inlaid lid opening to reveal a picture inset under the lid and the mechanism with gilt metal fittings, tempo-regulator and steel player comb. Working… | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian Swiss Revine cylinder music box, c.1870, the single cylinder playing ten airs, with nine German silvered bells, housed in a rosewood case, banded and with floral inlays, crank included and original paper label to interior listing available… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century walnut cased Polyphon, along with numerous pierced player discs, the tabletop player with inlaid lid opening to reveal a picture inset under the lid and the mechanism with gilt metal fittings, tempo-regulator and steel player comb. Working… | *** |  |
| *** | Jeff Thomson 'Fender Stratocaster' sculpted corrugated iron guitar, of approximate life-size and strung with six strings, vintage paint, signed and dated 2016. Length 121 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A rare late 19th century French Bontems singing bird tortoiseshell box, the case of rectangular form, slide bar switch to the front releasing the hinged lid and exposing the iridescent feathered singing bird, with articulated wings and accompanying… | *** |  |
| *** | Jeff Thomson, Gibson', 'Sculpted Corrugated Iron Guitar', approximately life-size, vintage paint remaining, strung with six strings. Signed, dated 2014 and inscribed to the reverse 'George Harrison' 'Gibson Les Paul'. Length 117.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A cased Jansen Beatmaster electric guitar, with case, inscribed to Midge lots of love Dinah Lee, gifted from Dinah Lee in the mid-1960s. Provenance: Midge Marsden (see lot 45). | *** |  |
| *** | A rare late 19th century Swiss singing bird music box, the crisp-tooled gilt metal engraved case of rectangular form, slide button switch to the front releasing the hinged lid and exposing the iridescent feathered singing bird, with articulated bone beak,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Swiss walnut cased orchestra music box, playing eight airs, on a single cylinder, three bells and a drum. 29.5 cm x 56.5 cm x 27.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Brian Knowles (Leicester, England) handmade vintage acoustic guitar, rosewood body with book matched back, finely inlaid multi-banded rosette. Maker's label to the interior. | *** |  |
| *** | Brian Knowles (Leicester, England) handmade vintage acoustic guitar, rosewood body with book matched back, finely inlaid multi-banded rosette. Maker's label to the interior. | *** |  |
| *** | A Takamine electric-acoustic guitar, serial number 94040695 with soft case, strap and stand. Provenance: The Graham Brazier Estate Collection (see lot 106). | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century walnut cased Polyphon, the tabletop player with inlaid lid opening to reveal a picture inset under the lid and the mechanism with gilt metal fittings, tempo-regulator and steel player comb, retailers sticker, sits on small table with a deep… | *** |  |
| *** | A good Rudolph Heckel violin, in the manner of Stradovarius, two piece back, golden orange varnish, original label to the interior with maker's name and 'Dresden 1886'. Back length 35.6 cm. In later hard case. Provenance: Purchased from Howard Sleath, a… | *** |  |
| *** | A good early 20th century European violin, labelled 'Luigi Mingazzi Raveena fece 1902', possibly Italian, damage and repairs to scroll, two piece back. In a later case with three bows. | *** |  |
| *** | Brian Knowles (Leicester, England) handmade vintage lute, rosewood tuning keys, rosewood and maple nine panelled body, very finely fret-cut sound hole/rose. Maker's label to the interior. In hard travel/storage case. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century tortoiseshell miniature music box, the hinged lid set with a panel finely painted in oils on ivory leaf depicting a Bedouin and stallion standing before a pyramid and distant view of Cairo, the turbaned figure armed with scimitar, musket… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Swiss music box, the figured walnut case inlaid to the hinged lid with a trophy group of instruments framed by stringing bands and with a similar inlaid band to the fascia, the mechanism with a brass cylinder playing eight airs, a label… | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1920 gilt metal and blue enamelled singing bird box, the pull button mechanism operates the lid revealing a moving and singing bird, working. With key. 10 x 6.5 x 4.3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Gibson semi-acoustic six string guitar, style Cl-35 Deluxe, in original purple velvet lined case | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century fruitwood miniature music box, the hinged lid set with a panel finely painted in oils depicting a scene possibly from the Crusades, a tortoiseshell panel lines the interior of the lid, the clockwork mechanism unmarked with a 57-note comb… | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 Kalliope German polyphon disc player, the walnut case with hinged lid with lithograph fixed to the interior of two dancing woman, complete with single 13¼' disc and side winding handle. The case 40 x 38 x 17.5 cm with makers name carved to lid. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Victor table-top phonograph, with winder and original horn, metal HMV label to phonograph and paper label to horn, later restoration. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Swiss 10 tune music box attributed to Junod, the rosewood box with decorated lid, the interior with glazed lid enclosing the comb with all teeth present, replacement Isle of Rousseau tune sheet. In working order, the case with original key.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Swiss Mermod Freres music box, playing 12 airs, with tune indicator, change/repeat and parachute safety. 59 cm x 25 x 27 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Hofner electric guitar with soft case, strap and stand. With some modifications. Provenance: The Graham Brazier Estate Collection (see lot 106). | *** |  |
| *** | A tortoiseshell Masonic miniature Swiss cylinder music box, under the base carved in low relief with a Pelican in Her Piety surmounted by Dividers and flanked by other Masonic motifs and symbols, the clockwork mechanism marked G & F, with 63 note comb… | *** |  |
| *** | An Art Deco 1940s showground bumper car, the oval rounded steel body repainted yellow, orange and black, chromed light to the front, original heavy rubber bumper to the base, black vinyl two seater seat, a bracket to the back for the rod supplying… | *** |  |
| *** | The following five items are from the Billy T. James Estate Collection. William James Te Wehi Taitoko MBE (1948–1991) better known by his stage name Billy T. James was a New Zealand entertainer comedian musician and actor, A Rockit Pro/Champ studio series… | *** |  |
| *** | An Edison Standard Phonograph, model B, upgraded with 2/4 minute gear change, model B reproducer and carrier arm, with black metal horn and steel crane arm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Edison wax roll 'Fireside Phonograph', in original oak case with domed hinged lid. Side wide handle operating, holding charge, apparently working, with maker's name plate with model details. The original red and gilt painted tin… | *** |  |
| *** | Korg model VC-10 Vocoder, As used on tour by Eddie Raynor in the late 70's. Provenance: Eddie Raynor (see lot 87). | *** |  |
| *** | A full size Maggini model violin, late 19th / early 20th made in Saxony, Germany. Labelled 'Gio Paollo-Magini Mefecite Brecia Anno. G.S.T. 1770'. Features include the a typical double purfling, Maggini style and ornamental inlaid two piece back of Saxon… | *** |  |
| *** | A Swiss music box with 6 inch cylinder and three 'bells in sight', playing eight airs, the lid with inlaid timbers, the case later painted. 42.5 cm x 27.5 cm x 23 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An RAF bandsman's side drum, painted with Kings Crown Royal Coat of Arms and RAF crest, for the Swinderby Band (Lincolnshire - No.1 Group Bomber Command), c.1947. Signed under by various drummers and with details of restoration for Sqdn. Ldr. Wilson, 1973… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Swiss disc music box, Britannia model, grained paint finish and Britannia decal to the exterior, apparently working, all teeth intact, lever action wind, with thirteen discs. 39 x 26 x 20 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An uncommon late 19th century Polyphon small disc music box, the walnut case with 'Polyphon' inset to the lid, opening to reveal the mechanism with numerous revolving teeth, transfer decorated with 'Musterschutz No. 17474'. Arm wind central spline… | *** |  |
| *** | Brian Knowles (Leicester, England) handmade vintage acoustic guitar, rosewood tuning keys, exotic pale wood body with book matched back, finely inlaid multi-banded rosette. Maker's label to the interior. In hard storage/travelling case | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Edison 'Standard' cylinder gramophone in original oak cabinet with domed top and handle to lid, with original vintage blue painted horn, metal horn arm supports and various cylinders, working. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian violin, handwritten internal label 'Mr. Napier London 1890'?, in rough condition, with fitted case and two bows | *** |  |
| *** | A Harmony Stratotone electric guitar, with case. Provenance: Midge Marsden (see lot 45). | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of cased Georgian violins, the mahogany case with brass handle holding two violins in baize-lined fitted case, the underside of the lid with one bow (one absent), two small lidded compartments in case for accessories. Case in good order but violins… | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian ivory conductors baton, the tapering shaft with three gold plated mounts embossed with scroll-work decoration, length 53 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An old South-West Irish brass fiddle, the body of traditional violin shape with classical f-holes, original ebony finger board and tail-piece, one piece wooden neck, peg box and scroll, some attention required. Length 56 cm held in later case. | *** |  |
| *** | FOMI 'Tipo' 6 string electric guitar, FOMI version of B C Rich Mockingbird. Rimu body with a Fender hardtail bridge. GFS humbucker pickups. 21 fret Brazilian rosewood fretboard on a maple neck with Gotoh style tuners. With hardcover case. Provenance: Bill… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century French table top music box playing eight airs, the walnut lid inlaid with a trophy group of instruments. Affixed label inside lid marked 'Qualite Excelsior Super Extra' along with a programme list. Some borer to case. Width 45.5 cm. Height… | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Edison 'Gem' cylinder phonograph, in original oak dome topped case, original transfers to case and phonograph face, complete with key and horn with brass flared end. The case 25 cm x 19.5 cm x 20.5 cm, the horn link 36 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Swiss music box, inlaid rosewood case, apparently working, all teeth intact, crank action wind, the movement under the glass hinged cover. 33.5 x 17 x 12.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An Edison cylinder 'Standard' phonograph, the oak case with original domed lid with top swing handle, complete with red painted horn and chrome arm support, some attention required. | *** |  |
| *** | An antique conductor's baton, the handle and tip in ivory with engraved decoration and mother of pearl inlay, the ebony shaft with mother of pearl inlaid repeating dots. In original velvet lined cardboard box, length 51 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Swedish Herman Carlson 'Levin' guitar, Goteborg six string. Length 130 cm original case. Est. $650 | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century violin with paper label James Johnston, maker Glasgow 1852. Length 600, with replacement bow and in modern case | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Edison 'Standard Phonograph' 'Combination Type', original transfers and maker's detailed plate attached, the head unit and mechanism requiring attention, the side wind handle holding tension, with two ebonised tin horns and… | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1995 Fender 'Jaguar' electric guitar, labelled including 'Offset Contour Body', 'With Synchronised Floating Tremolo', mottled red formica panel to the wooden body with variable red and dark varnished border. The base of neck reverse labelled 'Crafted… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century French music box, the crank action handle operating the original brass cylinder, the steel comb with all teeth apparently intact and working. Cylinder length 21 cm, enclosed by glass door and outer hinged lid, dark stained finish with some… | *** |  |
| *** | An 18th century/19th century European violin, the front and back boards of high swollen form, two piece back, two 19th century violin repairer's labels to the interior, ebony detail and stringing including crescent form detail to reverse base of neck.… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Maton quality 12-string 'Folk 150' acoustic guitar, rosewood fretboard and headstock, decorative framed band to the sound hole, original interior label, 'Serial No. 148', length 110 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An early American Ives clockwork Dancing Duo toy, 1870s - 1880s, two black American figures tap dancing, original paint finish, old clothes, mechanism in good working order, replacement key. Height 27 cm. Width 15 cm. Depth 8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 1970s Hofner lute-guitar, the back of flame maple ribs, six stringed with removable carved rose to the centre, original label to base. | *** |  |
| *** | Yamaha Lord Player LP400 electric guitar, c.1986, Les Paul copy, cherry sunburst finish, rosewood fingerboard with pearl markers. With padded soft case. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage sow and piglets automaton, electric motor driven, used in 1950s-60s by an Auckland butcher for store front display. In working order, eyes, ears and tails move. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century clockwork table top polyphon musical 8" disc player, in walnut case opening to reveal the internal lid with chromolithograph of musical cherubs, the 8 inch disc secured upon a revolving multi-arm drum and comb with gilt plate detailed… | *** |  |
| *** | A walnut cased music box, with brass cylinder playing six aires, for mandolin, piccolo and zither. 55 cm x 26 cm x 17.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 1970s 'Made in Japan' Yamaha AE18 hollow body arch top electric guitar. Spruce top, beech back and sides, two piece figured maple neck with ebony finger board, mother-of-pearl inlays, AE18 Humbucking Pick-ups. In vintage gold plush lined hard case. A… | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 German violin and bow, two-piece back, with certificate of purchase from Edward Withers Ltd of London, 6 November 1957, in later case. | *** |  |
| *** | A mid-19th century Flutina organ/accordian. By Busson of Paris, c.1845, satinwood marquetry inlay, mother-of-pearl mounted keys and stops, brass fittings, working order. The base named 'R.M. Blaney' and 'Truro Bo,t at Sydney N.S.W. Sept. 13 1847 being the… | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century tramp art carved musical jewel box, angled fine notch carved bands frame the green velvet panels with gilded metal mounts including 'L.K. 1899'. The hinged lid with mirrored interior. Old decorative paper lined interior with label hand… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Edison 'Gem' cylinder phonograph, with oak dome cover, complete with a black painted horn and two phonographic cylinders. | *** |  |
| *** | FOMI 'Stratomaster' 6 string electric guitar, Rimu body based on the Fender Stratocaster design. GFS humbucker pickups. Fender hardtail bridge. 21 fret Brazilian rosewood fretboard on maple neck with Pro Parts tuners. With hardcover case. Provenance: Bill… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage walnut concertina, the octagonal form concertina by C. Wheatstone & Co. and in original leather case. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. 21 cm x 21 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Morris twelve string acoustic guitar, model M60-12. With original warranty card, dated 1997. In hard carry case. | *** |  |
| *** | A Morris hand crafted acoustic classical guitar, W-40 model (a replica of the Martin D-40), c.1973, with spruce top, Brazilian rosewood body, rosewood finger-board and bridge. With tartan soft case. | *** |  |
| *** | A Harmony guitar amp, Model H306a. Provenance: Midge Marsden (see lot 45). | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Edison 'Standard Phonograph', the oak dome lidded case with one top handle fitting absent, original transfers and brass plate fitted to top of phonograph, with small horn and two supporting rods, head unit absent, the side wind… | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1920-30s Slingerlands Nite Hawk four-string banjo, with inlaid details to sides and back. Provenance: Previously owned by George Graham, a professional musician who played in the Auckland area 1930's. With case. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Swiss cylinder music box playing eight airs, the ratchet lever and controls on either side of an internal glass hinged lid, the decorated box showing signs of wear. Length 44 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Four early 20th century bisque piano bathing beauties, in various reclining poses. Longest 14 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An Asturias hand crafted acoustic classical guitar, Standard model, with German spruce top, mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard and body. With hard case. | *** |  |
| *** | An Edison cylinder 'Gem' phonograph, oak case, the lid with printed detail, original side winding handle, with small horn, some attention required. | *** |  |
| *** | Kaiser German automaton bird cage alarm clock, brass cage raised on three feet, interior with small bird. Unmarked 14 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Japanese Yairi B & M Soloist classical guitar, serial number 372, manufactured 1965, professional (UK) repair to body face. | *** |  |
| *** | Brian Knowles (Leicester, England) handmade vintage acoustic guitar, rosewood tuning keys, exotic pale wood body with book matched back, finely inlaid multi-banded rosette. Maker's label to the interior, dated 1984. Split to back of case. In hard… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare American 'Melodia' portable paper-roll driven organ by the 'Mechanical Orguinette Co., New York', with a selection of paper rolls. In working order. Width 31 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage oak large gramophone horn, with silver plated brass mount, diameter 55 cm, height 60 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Ryoji Matsuoka classical guitar, Model M40, spruce top and rosewood body, c.1980s in mint condition. In hard case. | *** |  |
| *** | A Yamaha acoustic guitar, L-5 model, with solid spruce top, mahogany neck and body, ebony finger-board, c.1975-80. With hard case. | *** |  |
| *** | A scarce 1979 Yamaha SG800 electric guitar, with red maple body, rosewood finger board, cream pick-guard, pick-up frames and matching detail to the body edge. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage mandolin, ivory tuning keys with the guard plate and tail piece in tortoiseshell with mother-of-pearl floral decoration, with original case. | *** |  |