antique furniture: dinner gongs
Antique dinner gongs are East and South East Asian musical percussion instruments that take the form of a flat, circular metal disc which is hit with a mallet.
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Antique Regimental Gong, German, Brass Ordnance, Oak, First World War, C.1916
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24158This is an antique regimental gong. A German, brass ordnance shell upon an oak base, dating to the First World War, engraved 1916. Fascinating repurposed ordnance, in the manner of Trench ArtDisplays a desirable aged patina, the shell casing bearing signs of actionQuality oak frame presents fine grain interest and medullary raysShell casing with a time worn appearance, lightly weathered throughoutSuspended beneath the frame, the gong strikes with a prominent sustainEngraved to the top Patronenfabrik, Karlsruhe - Oktober 1916Replete with a quality spherical cork striker upon a beech handlePleasingly substantial at 10.5 kg (23 lb), the shell alone weighing 5.81kg (12.8 lb)This is a fascinating antique regimental gong, with a delightful presentation and use of genuine WWI ordnance. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready to enjoy.Dimensions:Max Width: 48cm (19'')Max Depth: 48cm (19'')Max Height: 41.5cm (16.25'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Regimental Gong, German, Brass Ordnance, Oak, First World War, C.1916
£985.00
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Antique Country House Dinner Gong, English, Bobbin Turned Oak, Victorian, C.1890
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24349This is an antique country house dinner gong. An English, bobbin turned oak chime frame, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Fascinatingly decorative gong, with a pleasing toneDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughoutOak frame a treat of bobbin turning and superb colourQuality bronze gong displays a lightly time worn appearanceCharming shaped upper hosts a trio of small turned finialsSuspended upon leather straps, the gong sits neatly within the frameCloth covered striker, creating a pleasing, vibrato chimeStanding upon a pair of shaped trestle legs with four ball feetThis is a delightful antique country house dinner gong, with a striking bobbin turned frame and pleasing bronze cymbal. Delivered ready to chime.Dimensions:Max Width: 68cm (26.75'')Max Depth: 34cm (13.5'')Max Height: 122cm (48'')Gong Diameter: 53cm (20.75'')Striker Diameter: 8cm (3.25'')Striker Length: 46cm (18'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Country House Dinner Gong, English, Bobbin Turned Oak, Victorian, C.1890
£1,895.00
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Antique Cornish Pixie Gong, English, Brass, Oak, Dinner Chime, Victorian, C.1900
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.8881This is an antique Cornish Pixie gong. An English, brass and oak dinner chime, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.Charming gong raised by iconic Cornish Pixie figuresDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good orderPolished brass presents appealing golden tonesWooden striker supported with a pair of small brass restsSet upon a quality oak plinth base with fine grain interestThis is a fascinating antique Cornish Pixie gong, with appealing polished finish and jovial figures. Delivered polished and ready to ring.Dimensions:Max Width: 27.5cm (10.75'')Max Depth: 10cm (4'')Max Height: 17.5cm (7'')Gong Diameter: 12.5cm (5'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Cornish Pixie Gong, English, Brass, Oak, Dinner Chime, Victorian, C.1900
£495.00
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Antique Dinner Gong, English, Fruitwood, Large Chime, Arts & Crafts, Edwardian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.8671This is an antique dinner gong. An English, fruitwood and brass large table chime in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to Edwardian period, circa 1910. Fascinating dinner table gong with a pleasing ringDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good orderSelect fruitwood shows bright caramel hues and fine grain interestSmall hook to the side neatly situates the striking gongHand-beaten brass shield gong shows great patination, decorated with foliate and star motifTurned wooden mallet with leather pad for gentle strikingGong suspended beneath the frame with quality leather cordRaised upon a pair of tapering block feet with stretcher rail for supportThis is a charming antique dinner gong, with a pleasant ring and presented within an appealing Arts & Crafts frame. Delivered polished and ready to enjoy.Dimensions:Max Width: 65cm (25.5'')Max Depth: 15cm (6'')Max Height: 67.5cm (26.5'')Gong Diameter: 33.5cm (13.25'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Dinner Gong, English, Fruitwood, Large Chime, Arts & Crafts, Edwardian
£1,295.00
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Brass and Oak Gong
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1920, impressive brass and oak gong, with heavy solid brass architectural supports holding a WWI cartridge case. Size 81cm high x 109cm wide x 16cm deep. Most items include delivery anywhere in the UK...
£1,500.00
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