- TWO HANDMADE FOLK ART STRINGED
TWO HANDMADE FOLK ART STRINGED INSTRUMENTSTwo handmade folk art stringed instruments, early 20th c., to include a one man band with puppet head terminal, 25 1/2" l., and 23 1/2" l.
Condition:
As expected wear.
- A violin with ebony pegs and stringing
A violin with ebony pegs and stringing together with bow.
- INDIAN HAND PAINTED 13 STRING SARANGI
INDIAN HAND PAINTED 13 STRING SARANGI South Asian Indian sarangi instrument, hand decorated with figural motif and representation of Ganesha to back, nine strings. 23" H x 8" W x 4" D.
- String Making Tool Cameroon Area
String Making Tool Cameroon Area Carved wood depicting male and female with scarification seated above a crank handle with string for making string and winding threads.
- TWO AFRICAN OR OCEANIC WOOD STRING
TWO AFRICAN OR OCEANIC WOOD STRING INSTRUMENTSTwo African or Oceanic Wood String Instruments,
- TWO AFRICAN OR OCEANIC WOOD STRING
TWO AFRICAN OR OCEANIC WOOD STRING INSTRUMENTSTwo African or Oceanic Wood String Instruments,
- FOUR HOMEMADE FOLK ART STRINGED
FOUR HOMEMADE FOLK ART STRINGED INSTRUMENTSFour homemade folk art stringed instruments, early 20th c., three made from cigar boxes and one from a cheese box, longest - 28 1/2".
Condition:
Overall good condition.
- THREE VIOLINS (MISSING STRINGS)Three
THREE VIOLINS (MISSING STRINGS)Three Violins (missing strings),
- TWO STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS:
TWO STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS: a Kay mandolin with inset mother of pearl and knob tuners length 27'' in case c.1950's; plus a 30'' mahogany guitar by Harmony cased.
- TWO CHINESE STRING INSTRUMENTSTwo
TWO CHINESE STRING INSTRUMENTSTwo Chinese String Instruments
- DUSTY STRINGS MAHOGANY HAMMERED
DUSTY STRINGS MAHOGANY HAMMERED DULCIMERDusty Strings Mahogany Hammered Dulcimer
- Two articulated wooden hands: maple
Two articulated wooden hands: maple with articulated wrists and fingers, one with black clothing binding, probably for display of gloves, late 19th century, 9 in. and 13 in. Several small chips, normal surface wear. Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina
- UNUSUAL FOLK ART STRING INSTRUMENT,
UNUSUAL FOLK ART STRING INSTRUMENT, 20TH C.Unusual folk art string instrument, 20th c., made from a pitchfork, 58" l.
Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
- THAI STRING INSTRUMENTresting on
THAI STRING INSTRUMENTresting on stand; 34 inches wide; 39 inches high Condition:
- TWO STRING-THEMED PIECES, THE FIRST
TWO STRING-THEMED PIECES, THE FIRST BY GERALD FAIRCLOUGH, "INTERLUDE", LITHOGRAPH ON PAPER, A WOMAN WITH HER BACK TO THE VIEWER HOLDS A STRING INSTRUMENT, SHE WEARS HER LONG BLACK HAIR DOWN, IN A BLUE AND WHITE SKIRT,...Two string-themed pieces, the first by Gerald Fairclough, "Interlude", lithograph on paper, a woman with her back to the viewer holds a string instrument, she wears her long black hair down, in a blue and white skirt, ed. 96 of 100, signed lower right, wear consistent with age, including some waving, etc, ss: 20" h. x 16" w.; along with oil on board, 20th C., a young girl in a summer dress practices playing an upright string instrument, indistinctly signed lower right, gilt frame, wear consistent with age, not examined out of frame, ss: 11 3/4" h. x 8 1/2" w.
- THREE DIMINUTIVE STRINGED INSTRUMENTS,
THREE DIMINUTIVE STRINGED INSTRUMENTS, 20TH C.Three diminutive stringed instruments, 20th c., to include a homemade violin with case, made from packing boxes,, longest - 20 1/2" l.
Condition:
As expected wear consistent with age and use.
- AFGHANI RUBAB STRINGED INSTRUMENTwood,
AFGHANI RUBAB STRINGED INSTRUMENTwood, bone and mother-of-pearl inlay, and rawhide; 34 inches wide; Condition:
- TWO AMERICAN STRINGED INSTRUMENTS.
TWO AMERICAN STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. Mid 20th century. A six string guitar, mahogany and pine. Age splits and warping. 37.5"h. and a banjo-like six string instrument in rosewood, age splits. 39"h.
- Chinese Hardwood Guzheng Stringed
Chinese Hardwood Guzheng Stringed InstrumentFinely carved and lacquered with seven strings and braided tassels 63.5''L including tassels circa 20th century.Property of a Harper Woods Michigan Gentleman
- THREE STRINGED INSTRUMENTS, 20TH
THREE STRINGED INSTRUMENTS, 20TH C.Three stringed instruments, 20th c., to include two dulcimers and a banjo.
Condition:
Overall good condition. Some wear.
- OLD KRAFTSMAN FIVE-STRING BANJOCirca
OLD KRAFTSMAN FIVE-STRING BANJOCirca 1960sMade by Kay for Spiegel department stores. Needs strings and a new bridge.
- PAIR OF TAPESTRY UPHOLSTERED PILLOWSone
PAIR OF TAPESTRY UPHOLSTERED PILLOWSone with string instrument, one with floral decoration 20 x 18 inches Condition:
- HEIKE-BIWA STRING INSTRUMENTHEIKE-BIWA
HEIKE-BIWA STRING INSTRUMENTHEIKE-BIWA STRING INSTRUMENT, a Japanese short-necked wood lute traditionally used by traveling biwa minstrels in narrative storytelling, having four strings and five frets, wood construction with red and black lacquered back, 37"L.
- DANA BOURGEOIS HAND CRAFTED DULCIMER
DANA BOURGEOIS HAND CRAFTED DULCIMER Custom Made String Instrument, by Maine artisan and guitar maker Dana W. Bourgeois, with spruce wood top, mahogany fretboard with mother-of-pearl inlay, mahogany back and sides, four sound holes, nickel tuning pegs, interior with affixed handwritten label "Dana W. Bourgeois, Topsham, Maine, 1981, made for Tina Olson", 33 1/4" long, 6 1/2" x 3". Top stains.
- FISHING SCALE AND STRINGER. Springer
FISHING SCALE AND STRINGER. Springer with seven hooks and "The Handy Scale" fish scale. Wear and paint loss.
- Pair of African Ivory Neck Musical
Pair of African Ivory Neck Musical Instruments20th century both with five strings the first with an animal hide-covered body below a figural neck (33.5 in.); the second with a reptile skin over the body which supports a figural neck (32.5 in.).Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library High Point NC
- FOLK ART FIGURAL FIDDLEFolk art
FOLK ART FIGURAL FIDDLEFolk art fiddle with carved human figural handle, hand cut F-holes, the strings attached to a tailpiece of fur and hide; nailed construction (round nails). 25"L. Possibly Southern, late 19th century.
Condition:
One tuning peg and string missing, 3" loss to section on lower front section, general wear, abrasions and small losses. Original darkened surface.
- An Italian rosewood mandolin with
An Italian rosewood mandolin with boxwood stringing to body bone peg thumbpieces.
- CELTIC HARP 27 STRINGSHand made
CELTIC HARP 27 STRINGSHand made 27 string harp. Celtic style decoration with hand carved dragon. Approx. 39-3/8" x 23" x 9-3/4" Wear typical for use, possible repair. See images for details on condition. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
- VICTORIAN HAND CRAFTED WOODEN 35
VICTORIAN HAND CRAFTED WOODEN 35 STRING HARP: Decorated with carved and gilded leaf and flower design mixed woods of satin oak and ebony wooden pegs with strings removed unmarked as to maker. 50 1/2'' h. x 26 1/2'' x 19''.CONDITION: Note missing pegs unstrung. We are not familiar with harps and cannot guarantee completeness or functionality.
- THREE STRINGED INSTRUMENTS, 19TH
THREE STRINGED INSTRUMENTS, 19TH AND 20TH C.Three stringed instruments, 19th and 20th c., largest - 37" l.
Condition:
Overall good condition.
- A violin and bow in hard case.
A violin and bow in hard case.
- PAIR OF TAPESTRY UPHOLSTERED PILLOWSone
PAIR OF TAPESTRY UPHOLSTERED PILLOWSone with string instrument, one with floral decoration each measuring 18 inches square Condition:
- AMERICAN FOLKSY HOMEMADE BANJO.
AMERICAN FOLKSY HOMEMADE BANJO. Mid 20th century six strings, silver painted head with punched cross and religious phrase "He is Lord of All, Walk With him". Rim and back in glittery purple. 37"h.
- A small group of tortoiseshell
A small group of tortoiseshell and bone instruments, including lute, guitar and banjo (5)
- Three Hand-Wrought Iron Hing
Three Hand-Wrought Iron Hing