Instruments Collection

Advertisement for Steinway Pianos - no drawing room of distinction has the ideally correct note unless it contains one. circa 1930s

Elvin Jones, c1968. Creator: Brian Foskett
Elvin Jones, c1968

Long-Case by Tompion
Long-case clock by Thomas Tompion

Buddy Rich, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Buddy Rich, London, 1967

Church Bell Ringers
Ringing the changes in the belfry of an English parish church at Christmas time

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren
King Arthur welcomes the Green Knight into the Banqueting Hall and invites him to dismount and eat with the company. Everyone is amazed to see the unexpected visitor

Ukulele Song 1926
A happy couple singing by moonlight: Give me a ukulele... and a ukulele baby... and leave the rest to me

A Musical Club, Artist Unknown
Watercolour by an unknown artist depicting a musical evening in Truro on 8th November 1808, including what is believed to be the only known portrait of Joseph Emidy

Lotus Elan Sprint

Joe Morello, London, 1968. Creator: Brian Foskett
Joe Morello, London, 1968

Wurlitzer Pipe Organ Ad
WURLITZER Have your own Wurlitzer installed at home and charm the hours away with the lovliest of melodies

Orrery, 19th Century
Planetarium or orrery

Astrolabe & Quadrant
Astrolabe and quadrant

Galileos Telescope
Galileos telescope

The Young Ones filming on location in Bristol. Starring Rik Mayall as Rick, Nigel Planer as Neil, Christopher Ryan as Mike and Adrian Edmondson as Vyvyan. August 1982

Buddy Rich, Premier Drums Clinic, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Buddy Rich, Premier Drums Clinic, London, 1967

Two violins and a viola by Stradivarius
Two violins and a viola by Antonius Stradivarius -- 1717 violin (Hart & Son), 1762 viola (Hart & Son), The Gillot Strad, 1715 (G Haddock). 1875

BABBAGEs ENGINE (1)
Babbages Difference Engine - he was continually modifying the design, as with modern computers, so it is not possible to date this precisely

Various musical instruments

HARPIST
A medieval lady plays a small harp

Central Computer / Harwell
The Central Computer at Harwell serves over 600 users and has 200 typewriter terminals distributed around the site. This view shows the IBM 360/75

ROWLEYs ORRERY, 1749
Rowleys Orrery

Organist Plays with Fire
While fire rages in Norwich cathedral, the organist plays on... and is found by the firemen half-asphyxiated by the smoke

BABBAGEs ENGINE (2)
Charles Babbages Difference Engine, an instrument which went beyond simple calculation to embody some of the principles of computers

Swinging on Ringing Bell
The bell ringers of Seville - a rather unusual method where the ringers are swinging on the bells themselves

Elvin Jones and his Jazz Machine, Jazz Bakery, Los Angeles, USA, 1997. Creator: Brian Foskett
Elvin Jones and his Jazz Machine, Jazz Bakery, Los Angeles, USA, 1997

Jazz orchestra by the pool on board the Mauretania
A jazz orchestra entertains passengers by the pool on board the ocean liner, the Mauretania, just one of the many amusements available. Date: 1931

Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691-1765). Musical party given by Ca
Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691-1765). Italian painter. Musical party given by Cardinal De La Rochefoucauld at the Argentina Theatre in Rome in 1747. Museum of Louvre. Paris. France

Ferrari 250 GTO Italy

Peruvian Quipu
The QUIPU used by the ancient Peruvians to record events, keep accounts. This unattributed illustration comes from the Swedish Magazine Allers Familj Journal, 25th July 1923 issue

Alpine Horn
Man blowing a traditional horn in the Alps. Date: 1930s

Tuba on its Own
There are three sizes of tuba - the smallest is the Euphonium : the Bombardon is the most usual; there is also the Contrabass Tuba, used in military bands and by Wagner. Date: 1897

Boeing 747-8 flight deck. Most flight information is displayed on screens instead of separate mechanical instruments in this glass cockpit. Photographed at the 2011 Paris Air Show

Apollo control panel. This is the main control panel from the Apollo command modules. Photographed at the National Air and Space Museum, Dulles, Washington DC, USA

Can-Am Spyder Roadster

The Emperor Stradivarius violin
The famous Emperor Stradivarius violin, dating from 1715. It was bought by the violinist and composer Jan Kubelik in 1910 for 10, 000 -- the highest price paid for a violin to that date. "

They Laughed when I
They laughed when I sat down at the piano... (and then, of course, he amazed them all with his virtuosity !)

Christmas Bell Ringers
Christmas bell ringers Date: 1869

How Pianola Works 1912
How the player-piano works - air passes through the holes in the piano-roll and acts on the bellows mechanism, causing a hammer to strike a key

Organ - Tippoos Tiger
The unusual organ Tippoos Tiger, constructed to the order of Tippoo Sahib (1753- 1799), Sultan of Mysore, and represents the mauling of an East India Company Officer

Valve Horn on its Own
The VALVE HORN (French : Cor a pistons) was introduced in the 1830s and completely replaced the Natural Horn used by Mozart and Beethoven

Lantern Clock Tompion
Lantern clock by Thomas Tompion, the father of English clock-making

Jack DeJohnette, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 1989. Creator: Brian Foskett
Jack DeJohnette, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 1989

Angel with halo and butterfly wings playing harp

New bobbed hair conductor for London symphony orchestra. Miss Ethel Leginska, the young woman from Hull with the bobbed hair

Shelby Mustang GT500E Eleanor

Boys Band, Hull Sailors Orphanage
Boys naval band at the Hull Sailors Orphanage, also known as Newland Homes. The Homes, a cottage homes development, were established in 1895 by a charity originally called The Port of Hull Society

Orrery by Jones
Astronomical objects, namely a trajectorium lunare and an orrery or planetarium by Jones, mounted on a rather splendid stand

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"Instruments: A Melodic Journey through Time and Art" Step into the vibrant world of instruments, where music transcends boundaries and captivates hearts. Buddy Rich's electrifying drumming performance in London, 1967, orchestrated by the mastermind Brian Foskett, echoes with rhythmic brilliance that still resonates today. Church bell ringers create a symphony in the sky, their harmonious chimes reaching heavenly heights. Inspired by Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, William McLaren's enchanting illustrations transport us to an era where minstrels strummed lutes and flutes filled castles with melodies. In a hidden corner of history lies "A Musical Club, " an enigmatic artwork whose artist remains unknown. Its depiction of musicians united in harmony reminds us that music is a universal language that unites souls across time. The Lotus Elan Sprint zooms through our imagination like a virtuoso violinist playing intricate notes on strings. Just as Steinway pianos mesmerize audiences with their rich tones, this advertisement beckons us to embrace the elegance and craftsmanship of these timeless instruments. Travel back to 1926 when ukulele songs charmed listeners worldwide. The sweet strums transported them to tropical shores while igniting joy within their hearts. Elvin Jones' magnetic presence behind his drum kit in 1968 showcases Brian Foskett's ability to capture musical legends at their peak. As majestic as Ferrari's iconic 250 GTO racing through Italy's winding roads is Giovanni Paolo Panini's masterpiece—a musical party hosted by Ca—where laughter intertwines with melodious conversations under opulent chandeliers. Tompion's lantern clock stands as both timekeeper and conductor—an instrument itself orchestrating life’s rhythm amidst its ticking hands. Joe Morello graces London with his percussive genius in 1968; another testament to Brian Foskett's ability to immortalize musical greatness.