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Antique Marimbaphone, English Brass, Oak, Musical Instrument, Glockenspiel, 1920
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Antique Marimbaphone, English Brass, Oak, Musical Instrument, Glockenspiel, 1920

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique marimbaphone. An English, brass and oak decorative musical instrument, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

A striking, concussive idiophone with beautiful harmonics and quality finish

Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order

Brass bars show golden tones and engraved with musical notes

Dashing ebonised oak stocks present fine grain interest

Six bar marimbaphone scale, with resonance bells set below

Plays wonderfully dulcet tones, with a delicate sustain

Supplied with a soft striking mallet to enjoy upon arrival

Frame accentuated throughout with flowerhead motif

This is an inviting antique marimbaphone, related to the idiophone family alongside the xylophone and glockenspiel. Of fine quality, with a pleasing, melodious sound. Solid joints and construction. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 56.5cm (22.25'')

Max Depth: 31.5cm (12.5'')

Max Height: 82.5cm (32.5'')

Striker Diameter: 3.5cm (1.5'')

Striker Length: 31cm (12.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
82.5cm (32.48")
Width
56.5cm (22.24")
Depth
31.5cm (12.40")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1123690
Dealers Internal Reference
24984
Dealers Notes

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Description
This is an antique marimbaphone.
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An English, brass and oak decorative musical instrument, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
London Fine Antiques

A striking, concussive idiophone with beautiful harmonics and quality finish

fig 1. Antique Marimbaphone, English Brass, Oak, Musical Instrument, Glockenspiel, 1920
fig 1. Antique Marimbaphone, English Brass, Oak, Musical Instrument, Glockenspiel, 1920

Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order

Brass bars show golden tones and engraved with musical notes

Dashing ebonised oak stocks present fine grain interest

Six bar marimbaphone scale, with resonance bells set below

fig 2. Antique Marimbaphone, English Brass, Oak, Musical Instrument, Glockenspiel, 1920
fig 2. Antique Marimbaphone, English Brass, Oak, Musical Instrument, Glockenspiel, 1920

Plays wonderfully dulcet tones, with a delicate sustain

Supplied with a soft striking mallet to enjoy upon arrival

Frame accentuated throughout with flowerhead motif

This is an inviting antique marimbaphone, related to the idiophone family alongside the xylophone and glockenspiel. Of fine quality, with a pleasing, melodious sound. Solid joints and construction. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 56.5cm (22.25'')

Max Depth: 31.5cm (12.5'')

Max Height: 82.5cm (32.5'')

Striker Diameter: 3.5cm (1.5'')

Striker Length: 31cm (12.25'')

Height
82.5cm (32.48")
Width
56.5cm (22.24")
Depth
31.5cm (12.40")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1123690
Dealers Internal Ref
24984
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Antique Marimbaphone, English Brass, Oak, Musical Instrument, Glockenspiel, 1920
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