Instument Collection

J. W Walkers Organ at the Great Exhibition, 1851
An organ in the Tudor style, designed by Banks and Barry, adapted for a hall or music room. Date: 1851

African drums, from The History of Mankind, Vol. III, by Prof
BAL126315 African drums, from The History of Mankind, Vol.III, by Prof. Friedrich Ratzel, 1898 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of a Gentleman Seafarer with a Hadley Quadrant on his knee (oil on canvas)
MFR313903 Portrait of a Gentleman Seafarer with a Hadley Quadrant on his knee (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tahitian tools and Ceremonial instruments, illustration from a collection of early 19th
STC227353 Tahitian tools and Ceremonial instruments, illustration from a collection of early 19th Century travel books (colour litho) by Italian School

Henry Willis Grand Organ at the Great Exhibition, 1851
The Grand Organ, built upon the German plan by Henry Willis, as exhibited at the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park as part of the Great Exhibition, 1851. Date: 1851

Musical box by Nicoles Freres
Music boxes by Regina and Polyphon. Also pictured is an Edison phonograph. Date: c.1900

Ms 89 Ter fol. 115 Surgical instruments from a treatise by Abul Qasim Kalaf ibn al-Abbas al Zahrawi
XIR223813 Ms 89 Ter fol.115 Surgical instruments from a treatise by Abul Qasim Kalaf ibn al-Abbas al Zahrawi (Albucasis) (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Musee Atger, Faculte de Medecine

Portrait of Madame de la Pleigne (oil on canvas)
XIR177520 Portrait of Madame de la Pleigne (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon (1770-1837) (attr. to); Musee Antoine Lecuyer, Saint-Quentin, France; French, out of copyright

Piano teacher
People You See. Piano teacher. From Teddy Bear (13 January 1965)

Regional music: Hazar and Nebel of the Middle East
The hazar of the Jews, and the nebel

Cat piano and animal choir
A cat piano and a choir of animals make up this unusual ensemble. A motely selection of humans also feature-a one legged man plays the cat piano

Musical box
The aurephone-a patented musical instument that makes an ideal Christmas or New Year gift. Available for John G. Murdoch and Co. Ltd. Date: 1883

Street music: organ grinder, 1789
An organ grinder plying his trade, surrounded by various other musicians. A buxom lady plays a stringed instument, while a boy and his dog look on. Date: c.1789

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"Instruments: A Melodic Tapestry of History and Artistry" From the majestic J. W Walkers Organ at the Great Exhibition in 1851, to the rhythmic beats of African drums depicted in The History of Mankind, instruments have woven their way into our lives throughout time, and are not merely objects but gateways to cultural expression and human ingenuity. Intricate surgical instruments from a treatise by Abul Qasim Kalaf ibn al-Abbas showcase the remarkable advancements in medical technology centuries ago. These tools, meticulously crafted, remind us of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and healing. A portrait captures a gentleman seafarer with a Hadley Quadrant on his knee, symbolizing navigation skills that guided explorers across vast oceans. This instrument served as their compass amidst uncharted territories. Tahitian tools and ceremonial instruments transport us to early 19th-century Polynesia, where music played an integral role in tribal customs and celebrations. Through these artifacts, we glimpse into ancient rituals that connected communities through harmonious melodies. The musical box by Nicoles Freres evokes nostalgia for simpler times when delicate tunes emanated from intricately designed contraptions. It reminds us how music has always held the power to transport our souls to ethereal realms. Adriaen van Utrecht's Banquet Still Life showcases opulent feasts accompanied by musicians playing various instruments. In this painting, sound becomes an essential ingredient for indulgence and merriment during lavish gatherings. The Henry Willis Grand Organ at the Great Exhibition stands tall as a testament to craftsmanship and innovation in organ-building history. Its resounding pipes filled exhibition halls with enchanting melodies that captivated audiences from all walks of life. Once again, Abul Qasim Kalaf ibn al-Abbas al Zahrawi's surgical instruments grace our attention—reminders of his groundbreaking contributions to medicine during medieval times.