The sale includes a host or rare musical instruments including a fine Late 18th Century Cello made by Benjamin Banks of Salisbury in 1786 and a Violin by John Frederick Lott II (1804- 1870). Juxtaposed against the fine antique instruments, five first-edition guitars by Robson Guitars are also on offer. The Scientific section of the sale features a rare 19th century mechanical calculator, a small collection of rare miners’ lamps including an example of the Davy Mining Safety Lamp and several Private Collections including vintage cameras and lenses, vintage radios, antique woodworking tools, spirit levels and more.
Category
Lot 3004 - Cello By Benjamin Banks 29 3/8" two piece back,...
Not Sold
Estimated at £35,000 - £40,000
Lot 3007 - Viola 16" two piece back, ebony fingerboard,...
Sold for £2,200
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 3009 - Violin By John Lott 14 1/8" two piece back,...
Sold for £13,000
Estimated at £15,000 - £20,000
Lot 3030 - Violin Bow By Howard Green stamped with makers...
Sold for £850
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 3077 - A Very Fine, Early And Large Colour-Lithograph...
Sold for £5,000
Estimated at £4,000 - £5,000