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Lot 320
 
Lot 320 - A collection of percussion instruments from...
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A collection of percussion instruments from the collection of Vivian Stanshall, founding member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, to include a Hohner London Granton Xylophone and four sticks, together with assorted tambourines, a violin bow with mother of pearl inlay and assorted folding music stands.

From the personal collection of Vivian Stanshall (1943-1995), English singer/songwriter, and founder member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. This lot, along with many others in the sale, has been consigned for sale by Vivian's son, Rupert. Please see the following article on our website for further background.

https://www.dawsonsauctions.co.uk/news-item/dawsons-announce-sale-of-selected-items-from-the-collection-of-vivian-stanshall/?pc=16https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivian_Stanshall

The Vivian Stanshall Collection

Selected personal items from the collection of Vivian Stanshall, the singer and founding member of the highly influential British art rock group, The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. Consigned by Vivian’s son, Rupert Stanshall, the items provide a unique link to the life and work of ‘Viv’, once described by his Bonzo bandmate, Neil Innes, as ‘a national treasure’.

 

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A collection of percussion instruments from the collection of Vivian Stanshall, founding member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, to include a Hohner London Granton Xylophone and four sticks, together with assorted tambourines, a violin bow with mother of pearl inlay and assorted folding music stands.

Provenance

From the personal collection of Vivian Stanshall (1943-1995), English singer/songwriter, and founder member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. This lot, along with many others in the sale, has been consigned for sale by Vivian's son, Rupert. Please see the following article on our website for further background.

https://www.dawsonsauctions.co.uk/news-item/dawsons-announce-sale-of-selected-items-from-the-collection-of-vivian-stanshall/?pc=16https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivian_Stanshall


The Vivian Stanshall Collection

Selected personal items from the collection of Vivian Stanshall, the singer and founding member of the highly influential British art rock group, The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. Consigned by Vivian’s son, Rupert Stanshall, the items provide a unique link to the life and work of ‘Viv’, once described by his Bonzo bandmate, Neil Innes, as ‘a national treasure’.