Fine Musical Instruments 2011-11-06 Auction - 388 Price Results - Bonhams Skinner in MA
Fine Musical Instruments
18: American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, 1
14: American Electric Guitar, Fender Musical Instrument
19: Hawaiian 'Ukulele, Samuel Kamaka, Honolulu, 1927, l
Done
Boston, MA, United States
Auction Details

Fine Musical Instruments

The November music auction in Boston features a rare Martin D-45 guitar from 1941. Skinner is a leader in the sale of antique musical instruments at auction and we have hosted specialty auctions in this premier collecting category since 1987, continually achieving world record prices for vintage guitars, mandolins, rare violins, and bows.
SOLD
American Mandolin, Raphael Ciani, New York, c. 1910,: American Mandolin, Raphael Ciani, New York, c. 1910, labeled A GALIANO, RAPHAEL CIANI, FABBRICANTE DI, MANDOLINI, E CHITARRE, GARANTITE, length of back 12 3/4 in., with case.
Est.
US$400
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US$600
SOLD
American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, 19: American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, 1946, Style D-18, stamped D-18, 95711 at the upper block, width of lower bout 15 7/8 in., with later case.
Est.
US$5,000
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US$8,000
SOLD
German Electric Bass Guitar, Karl Hofner Company, Sc: German Electric Bass Guitar, Karl Hofner Company, Schonbach, 1965, Model Club Bass with serial number sticker 87522 on the back of the peghead, length of back 17 1/4 in., with original case.
Est.
US$800
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US$1,200
SOLD
American Tenor Banjo, The Vega Company, Boston, c. 1: American Tenor Banjo, The Vega Company, Boston, c. 1925, labeled THE VEGA CO NO A 10373, BOSTON 15 MASS, MODEL FW-5, diameter of head 11 in., with case.
Est.
US$400
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US$600
SOLD
American Tenor Banjo, Bacon Manufacturing Company, G: American Tenor Banjo, Bacon Manufacturing Company, Groton, 1922, Model Silver Bell S ymphony, stamped 8857 on the dowel stick, diameter of head 11 in., with case.
Est.
US$800
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US$1,200
SOLD
American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, 19: American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, 1941, Style 0-15, stamped 0-15, 79049 at the upper block, length of back 18 1/4 in., with case.
Est.
US$1,200
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US$1,600
SOLD
American Electric Guitar, Guild Guitars Incorporated: American Electric Guitar, Guild Guitars Incorporated, New York, 1953, Style X-500, labeled GUILD GUITARS, STYLE X-500, SERIAL NO 1016..., etc., GUILD GUITARS INCORPORATED, NEW YORK 3 NY, length of
Est.
US$1,200
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US$1,800
SOLD
American Electric Guitar, Fender Musical Instruments: American Electric Guitar, Fender Musical Instruments, Fullerton, 1958, Model Stratoc aster, serial number 29676 stamped to the neck plate, length of body 15 3/4 in., with original case and strap.
Est.
US$14,000
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US$18,000
SOLD
American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, c. 1890, Sty: American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, c. 1890, Style 2-30, stamped CF MARTIN & CO, NEW YORK at the upper block and on the center strip, length of back 18 5/16 in., width of lower bout 12 in., with
Est.
US$800
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US$1,200
SOLD
American Electric Guitar, Gibson Incorporated, Kala: American Electric Guitar, Gibson Incorporated, Kalamazoo, 1979, Model ES-335, stamped 72339100, MADE IN USA at the back of the peghead, length of back 18 1/4 in., with case.
Est.
US$1,800
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US$2,400
SOLD
American Mandolin, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth,: American Mandolin, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, c. 1926, Style A, serial number 13229 stamped on the center strip, length of back 12 in.
Est.
US$400
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US$800
SOLD
American Electric Guitar, Gibson Incorporated, Kala: American Electric Guitar, Gibson Incorporated, Kalamazoo, 1991, Model SST Chet Atkins, stamped 94041937, MADE IN USA at the back of the peghead, length of back 19 1/8 in., with case. Provenance:
Est.
US$4,000
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US$6,000
SOLD
Lap Steel Guitar, engraved DALLAS on the bridge cov: Lap Steel Guitar, engraved DALLAS on the bridge cover, the single pickup and volume control, scale length 22 3/4 in., with case.
Est.
US$200
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US$300
SOLD
American Electric Guitar, Fender Musical Instrument: American Electric Guitar, Fender Musical Instruments, Santa Ana, 1967, Model Telecas ter, stamped 190475 at the neck plate, length of back 15 3/4 in., with original case.
Est.
US$1,200
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US$1,600
SOLD
American Tenor Banjo,The Vega Company, Boston, c. 1: American Tenor Banjo,The Vega Company, Boston, c. 1927, Artist Model, stamped 89633 VEGAPHONE, ARTIST, MADE BY, THE VEGA COMPANY, BOSTON MASS USA on the dowel stick and engraved SOLOIST on the
Est.
US$1,800
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US$2,200
SOLD
American Tenor Banjo, Gibson Incorporated, Kalamazo: American Tenor Banjo, Gibson Incorporated, Kalamazoo, c. 1965, Model TB-250, stamped 330078 on the back of the peghead, diameter of head 11 in.
Est.
US$1,000
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US$1,600
SOLD
American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, 1: American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, 1947, Style 000-28, stamped 000-28, 101355 at the upper block, width of lower bout 15 1/16 in.
Est.
US$5,000
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US$8,000
SOLD
American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, 1: American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, 1941, Style D-45, stamped D-45, 79583 at the upper block, length of back 20 in., width of lower bout 15 3/4 in., with period case.
Est.
US$180,000
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US$240,000
SOLD
American Electric Guitar, Gibbson Incorporated, Ka: American Electric Guitar, Gibbson Incorporated, Kalamazoo, 1962, Model ES-355, with original and later case.
Est.
US$3,000
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US$5,000
SOLD
Hawaiian 'Ukulele, Samuel Kamaka, Honolulu, 1927, l: Hawaiian 'Ukulele, Samuel Kamaka, Honolulu, 1927, labeled KAMAKA, SPECIAL, PINEAPPLE, UKULELE, HAWAII'S GREATEST UKULELE, PATENT PENDING, MADE IN HAWAII BY SK KAMAKA, length of back 9 3/4 in. Note:
Est.
US$400
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US$600
SOLD
American Concert Harp, Lyon & Healy, Chicago, c. 19: American Concert Harp, Lyon & Healy, Chicago, c. 1905, Style 22 Gold, the head plate engraved LYON & HEALY, CHICAGO MAKERS USA, NO 916, MANUFACTURED UNDER FIVE PATENTS, forty-five strings, seven
Est.
US$4,000
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US$6,000
SOLD
Gene Krupa (1909-1973) Slingerland Drum Set, Avedis: Gene Krupa (1909-1973) Slingerland Drum Set, Avedis Zildjian HiHat and Swish Cymbals, the 22-in. bass drum, c. 1962, the 12-in. "Centennial" rack tom-tom, c. 1971, the 14- in. snare, c. 1970, the
Est.
US$10,000
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US$15,000
SOLD
Markneukirchen Violin, Paul Knorr, c. 1930, bearing: Markneukirchen Violin, Paul Knorr, c. 1930, bearing the maker's label, length of back 357 mm, with case.
Est.
US$4,000
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US$6,000
SOLD
American Violin, Carl George, Chicago, 1933, bearin: American Violin, Carl George, Chicago, 1933, bearing the maker's signed label, initialed on interior back, length of back 357 mm, with case and bow.
Est.
US$8,000
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US$10,000