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Status: Restored

Instrument Description

Charles M. Stieff was one of the more renowned piano manufacturers of the late 19th and early 20th Centuries, and they were commonly referred to as the “Poor Man’s Steinway”. Many Steinway dealers would sell Charles M. Stieff pianos as a more affordable alternative to the costlier Steinways, while offering comparable quality and craftsmanship. In many cases, we find Stieff pianos to actually be superior to names like Steinway.

This beautiful Stieff square grand piano is a classic example of the cabriole leg square piano built in America in late 19th century. Built by Charles M. Stieff of Baltimore, it is a relatively late model (1888) and it boasts a full 88-note keyboard with its original ivory keys intact. It has been refinished and rebuilt, and plays like factory new. It has heavily carved scalloping around the edges of the case, as well as an ornate grilled music rack. The pedal lyre has carvings which depict an American eagle, a motif often used by Stieff. This piano can be equipped with computerized player mechanisms if desired. An original matching stool is included.

Instrument Catalogs

Charles M. Stieff Pamphlet
Early 20th Century sales pamphlet from the Charles M. Stieff Piano Company, Circa 1908

Charles M. Stieff Sales Catalog
Charles M. Stieff Illustrated Sales Catalog, Circa 1915

Miscellaneous Ephemera

19th Century Stieff Advertisements
19th Century Advertisements For The Charles M. Stieff Piano Company

20th Century Stieff Advertisements
20th Century Advertisements For The Charles M. Stieff Piano Company

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