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RMS Titanic table on which composer Archibald Joyce wrote
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RMS Titanic table on which composer Archibald Joyce wrote
RMS TITANIC, an important piece of musical and Titanic history, a late 19th/early 20th century oak barley twist gate leg table where composer and English Waltz King Archibald Joyce (1873-1963) composed and wrote Song d'Automne, thought by some to be the last piece of music played on the deck of the Titanic as she was sinking in the early hours of 15th April 1912. The table has been in the possession of the direct descendants of Joyce, the present vendor is the great niece of Archibald, as her grandfather on her mother's side was Bertram Joyce, the brother of Archibald and a composer in his own right under the name Manton Bennett. The lot is accompanied with framed sheet music by Manton Bennett Fun By Moonlight and a letter of provenance from the vendor. The table measures 41ins. x 52ins. (extended) x 28ins. NB Songe d'Automne (Dream of Autumn) was included in the repertoire for White Star Line's orchestras. Titanic's surviving Marconi operator Harold Bride recalled hearing Autumn as Titanic sank
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This stunning late 19th/early 20th century oak barley twist gate leg table, currently on offer, holds a unique and intriguing connection to both musical and maritime history. The table was once the creative workspace of composer and English Waltz King, Archibald Joyce (1873-1963). It is believed that Joyce composed and wrote his famous piece, "Song d'Automne" (Dream of Autumn), on this very table. The last piece of music played on the deck of the RMS Titanic as it was sinking in the early hours of 15th April 1912, "Song d'Automne" is a poignant reminder of the tragic event. The table has been passed down through the generations and is now in the possession of the direct descendants of Joyce. The present vendor is the great niece of Archibald, as her grandfather on her mother's side was Bertram Joyce, the brother of Archibald and a composer in his own right under the name Manton Bennett. The lot comes with a framed sheet music of "Fun By Moonlight" by Manton Bennett, adding an extra layer of musical history to this already significant piece. The table measures 41ins. x 52ins. (extended) x 28ins. and is a beautiful example of its kind, with intricate carvings and a rich, dark finish. The provenance of this table is further authenticated by a letter of provenance from the vendor. "Song d'Automne" was also included in the repertoire for White Star Line's orchestras, and Titanic's surviving Marconi operator, Harold Bride, recalled hearing the piece as the ship sank. This table is not only a stunning piece of furniture but a significant historical artifact, offering a unique connection to both musical and maritime history.
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