Chickering Victorian Concert Grand Piano
Here Is The King Of The Victorian Concert State - This Model Chickering Was Preferred By Famous Pianists Of The Era Such As Liszt, Gottschalk, And Others.
$55,000
(not including applicable sales tax & shipping charges)
Year: 1883
Length: 8 feet, 4 inches
Finish: Brazilian Rosewood
Status: RestoredInquire About This Piano
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Jonas Chickering was the first piano manufacturer in America. The Chickering firm was established in 1823 in Boston, 30 years before Steinway, and the company built the finest pianos the world has known. This magnificent instrument one of the most stunning grand pianos we have ever restored. Built in 1873, this is a full size concert grand piano. Famous pianists like Franz Liszt and Gottschalk performed on these instruments while in the United States, offering rave reviews about the superiority of the Chickering piano. This instrument is made of beautiful rosewood with elegant carved cabriole legs and music rack, and has a tremendous tone quality that would match most contemporary instruments built today. This is truly a rare opportunity to own a piece of American musical history. An original matching stool is included. This piano can be fitted with a computerized player mechanism if desired.
Instrument Catalogs
Chickering Illustrated Sales Catalog
19th Century Chickering & Sons Illustrated Sales Catalog, Circa 1889
Chickering Pamphlet
19th Century Pamphlet For Chickering & Sons Piano Company, Circa 1871
Miscellaneous Ephemera
19th Century Chickering & Sons Ads
A few 19th Centuruy Advertisements For Chickering & Sons Piano Company
20th Century Chickering Advertisements
Early 20th Century Advertisements From The Chickering & Sons Piano Company
George H. Chickering Bio
19th Century Newspaper Article Bio About George H. Chickering, Son Of Founder Jonas Chickering
Stewart & Chickering Advertisement
Very early advertisement for Stewart & Chickering (later Chickering & Sons), Circa 1823
