Instruments Collection (page 3)

London Trade Card - William Bull, Musical Instruments - trumpets, kettledrums, French horns, speaking trumpets, hearing horns for deaf people, powder flasks

Interior of Golden Temple at Amritsar, 1858
Interior of the Golden Temple at Amritsar, India (spelt here as Umritzir), 1858. Gurus reading the Grunt h (or Granth). The Guru is sitting before the Grunt h (sacred text)

St Edwards Orphanage, Liverpool - Boys band
St Edwards Orphanage, Broad Green, Liverpool - the boys band pose with their instruments

WW2 Poster -- Women of Britain Come Forward Now
Women of Britain -- These scientific instruments demand nimble fingers and quick brains. Come Forward Now. Recruitment poster, Auxiliary Territorial Service

Chinese musical instruments
A selection of Chinese musical instruments, including a bell(1), gong, (2), cymbals(4), a guqin or seven-stringed zither(7), a pipa or four-stringed lute (8), Yueqin or moon-shaped lute(11)

Advert for Harrods piano sale 1919
Selection of bargain pianos, prices start at 148 gns for a Cramer Baby Grand in rosewood to a Chappell upright Boudoir Grand at 64 gns. 1919

Nina Simone June 1965 Jazz singer Pictured preforming at Annies Club - on stage playing piano - Eunice Kathleen Waymon (Nina Simone), singer and songwriter

Hilda Hargrave, aged 14, of Dene View Crescent is one of the pupils of South Hylton School who has developed an ear for the Chinese based instrument the Chang in May 1973

Glenfinnan Church Bell
Church bell in the grounds of Glenfinnan Church, Inverness- shire, Scotland. It was originally intended for the church tower, but it proved to be too heavy! Date: 1930s

Harry Prices ghost hunting kit
Undated photograph of Harry Prices ghost hunting kit, comprising a Reflex and cine cameras, tools for sealing doors and windows, apparatus for secret electrical controls, steel tape

Inclined Plane Clock
Clock using an inclined plane designed by Maurice Wheeler, rector of Sibberton

Advert, Glenfield & Kennedy Ltd, Kilmarnock, Scotland
Advert for Glenfield & Kennedy Ltd, Kilmarnock, Scotland. 1905

Record Sleeve, Pinky and Perky
78rpm Record Sleeve, Pinky and Perky, the sensational TV singing stars. 1958

Jazz
Christophe Kiciak

The flight crew of a BOAC VC10 make preparations for landing at Khartoum airport, during a proving flight to Sudan 1st February 1964

Four fourteen year old school girls from Pershore called the Ravons. They are: Anne Tunbridge, Brenda Hill, Anthea Massingham and Denise Simpkins January 1965

Max Roach, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 1996. Creator: Brian Foskett
Max Roach, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 1996

Paganinis violin by Guarnerius
Three views of Paganinis violin by Joseph Guarnerius, 1743, in the Municipal Palace, Genoa, Italy. 1875

Cat playing the piano on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Clarinet. ITALY. LOMBARDY. Milan. Museum of Musical Instruments

Types of war bombs in use by G. H. Davis
Instruments of destruction: types of war bombs in use during the Second World War. A comparative chart showing the various types, including the incendiary, the high explosive, the armour piercing

Illustration, grand piano with lid propped up

Central panel of the Malvagna Triptych, c. 1513-15 (oil on panel)
XIR438806 Central panel of the Malvagna Triptych, c.1513-15 (oil on panel) by Gossaert, Jan (Mabuse) (c.1472-c.1533); Galleria Regionale della Sicilia, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; Flemish

A group of Persian musicians
A group of four Persian musicians playing their instruments. 1818

Boer War Memorial unveiling, Haverfordwest, South Wales
Commemorative photograph of the unveiling of the Boer War Memorial at St Mary the Virgin Church, High Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

Boys Band at Hollybrook Cottage Homes, Southampton
The boys band at Hollybrook cottage homes at Shirley Warren, Southampton. The homes were opened in 1911 by the Southampton Union to accommodate pauper children away from the workhouse

heavy metal cat
Adam Lawless

Mozart and Salieri
Alexander Trifonov

Saxophone music art
Justyna Jaszke

Hellia
Shizuo Shiki

Mars, surrounded by the Arts and Sciences, conquers Ignorance, 1605 (oil on canvas)
490014 Mars, surrounded by the Arts and Sciences, conquers Ignorance, 1605 (oil on canvas) by Claeissins or Claeissens, Anthuenis (Antoon) (1536-1613); 197.5x280 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Aston Martin DB5 Convertible 1964 Red metallic
ASM439786

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Franz Joseph Haydn (coloured engraving)
GIA938516 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Franz Joseph Haydn (coloured engraving) by Rigaud, John Francis (1742-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Elizabeth II - The Trooping of the Colour Ceremony, which marks The Queens Official Birthday. (Picture) Queen alongside Prince Philip on horseback (Centre) through The Mall Central London

British soldiers on the Western Front, northern France, First World War, 1916, (c1920). After the Capture of Lesboeufs: British troops returning, headed by their fifes and drums

Pro Arte Orchestra
The leading Double Bass section of the Pro Arte Orchestra, peforming at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Date: 1969

Cover of Sheet Music for Julius Caesar, an Opera by Handel, published in 1724 (engraving)
XJF323045 Cover of Sheet Music for Julius Caesar, an Opera by Handel, published in 1724 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Wayang puppet theatre and Gamelan Orchestra - Java
Wayang - Javanese puppet theatre (sometimes the puppet itself is referred to as wayang). Performances of shadow puppet theatre are accompanied by a gamelan orchestra in Java (now Indonesia)

Astronomy Diagrams and instruments C017 / 3498
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of astronomy diagrams and instruments

Saab 95 2011 black

Silhouette of Edgar Dowells Dance Orchestra
Silhouette of Edgar Dowell and his orchestra, popular in both the UK and US during the 1920s. Date: c.1925

Medieval frolics: wine, women and song
An alfresco medieval social gathering, with mixed bathing and music making. Date: c.1430

Selby Abbey Clock
The head verger winding up the clock in the clock tower of Selby Abbey, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1950s

1920S Jazz Band
Experienced players in a West End (of London) workshop, who daily repair instruments belonging to famous bandsmen, have formed a band, thoroughly testing all the instruments! Date: 1920s

Clarinet, 19th Century
CLARINET - showing open & closed holes and keys, with cross-section of the mouthpiece Date: late 19th century

Early telephone, historical artwork
Early telephone. Historical artwork of three men gathered around an early telephone. The man at right is talking into the speaking tube

BMW 507 Germany German

Saxophones, Wurlitzer
Three saxophones from the Wurlitzer range

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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.