Peate Musical Supplies Ltd.

Private Collections

The following instruments are in private collections in Canada and the USA.
We have been contacted by these collectors over the years.

- In the early decades of the 20th century, Peate Musical was involved in the
manufacture and repair of musical instruments.

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Two views of the same Ludwig drum, dated from the 1930s.
The 'Peate' label was attached upon completion of repairs.



 

 

 

 

Plain Mandolin

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Plain Mandolin - Rear, headstock

We are so happy to have this photo.
Almost none of the Peate mandolins were numbered.
We do not know who numbered this or why.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Plain Mandolin - Label, interior

Sample of early label, showing
Utica, New York.
Peate Music House of Utica predated
Peate Music of Montreal, Quebec.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snare Drum - Marching
Peate Musical