27th Sep, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools
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A Faventia Barrel Piano
Spanish, circa 1920, the larger model with wood-block and ring-triangle accompaniment, the barrel playing 6 airs, with 32-note piano and double block and ring accompaniment action, Faventia enamel plaque to front of the fully ebonised case - 22in. (56cm) wide
Sold for £70
Estimated at £60 - £90
Hammers play when cylinder revolves but it is so out of tune it is difficult to judge the accuracy of this
Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools, 27th Sep, 2023
The Scientific and Musical Instruments, Cameras and Tools Sale will see a strong offering across all sectors of the sale, led by a very rare Gustave Vichy Automaton of a smoking gentleman. The sale will also include an number of good private collections, including a Private Collection of Music Boxes that covers the full range of mechanical music, a Private Collection of Modern Leica Film Cameras, and a Private Collection of Banjos all in good, useable condition. Also of note are good vintage guitars and a impressive pair of oversize binoculars.
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Tuesday 26 September 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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