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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
Sold 28 July 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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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'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Marimbaphone to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82.5cm (32.48")
Width
56.5cm (22.24")
Depth
31.5cm (12.40")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1123690
Dealers Internal Reference
24984
Dealers Notes

What our clients have to say: https://www.londonfine.co.uk/pages/reviews

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. An antique oak marimbaphone featuring turned legs, carved rosette details, and brass resonators.
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. An antique oak marimbaphone featuring turned legs, carved rosette details, and brass resonators.
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'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Marimbaphone to the 1920s.

Height
82.5cm (32.48")
Width
56.5cm (22.24")
Depth
31.5cm (12.40")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1123690
Dealers Internal Ref
24984
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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An antique oak marimbaphone featuring turned legs, carved rosette details, and brass resonators.
Antique Marimbaphone, English Brass, Oak, Musical Instrument, Glockenspiel, 1920
Ref: SA1123690
An antique oak marimbaphone featuring turned legs, carved rosette details, and brass resonators.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMusical Instruments
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Carved rosettes, Brass resonators, Finials
  • SizeH 82.5 cm (32 in) x W 56.5 cm (22 in) x D 31.5 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Instruments such as the marimbaphone gained popularity during the early 1900s for use in orchestras, parlour music, and early recording sessions, combining tuned metal or wooden bars with resonant chambers.

These instruments were typically constructed using solid hardwoods such as oak or mahogany for the frames, paired with brass or steel tuned bars and internal metal resonators.

Authenticity is generally identified through period joinery techniques, aged patination on the metal components, hand-carved wooden details, and maker marks or serial numbers stamped into the frame.

An antique instrument can be displayed as an architectural focal point on a console table or within a dedicated music room, blending historical craftsmanship with eclectic contemporary decor.

Preservation involves keeping the piece in a stable environment away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, gently dusting the wooden frame with a dry cloth and avoiding harsh chemical polishes on the metal.
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