1861 Steinway & Sons Square Grand Piano

Steinway is said to have built some of the finest pianos in history, and many of their 19th Century patents and designs are still being used in piano manufacturing today!

$35,000 after total restoration

(not including applicable sales tax & shipping charges)

DEPOSITS: The restoration of this instrument has not been completed. A 30% deposit is required on instruments pending restoration. This deposit holds the instrument and keeps it from being offered to another clients, and it also makes that piano's restoration a priority. Once we complete the restoration, we invite the client to visit our shop to see and hear the piano. If the client is unable to visit our shop, we will send professional photos and videos of the piano for review. The client then has the option of paying the balance and purchasing the piano, transferring their balance to another piano in our shop, or getting a full refund for their deposit. The client is never at risk.

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SPECIFICATIONS

YEAR: 1861

FINISH: Brazilian Rosewood

STATUS: Pending Restoration

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DESCRIPTION

During the 19th Century, many of Steinway’s famous patents and claims to early fame were because of their square grand pianos. In fact, Steinway built more square grand pianos before 1890 than upright and grand pianos combined!

This piano was built in 1861, the same year the Civil War began. It is made of beautiful Brazilian Rosewood and is of the Rococo Victorian style. This piano is also a full 88-note keyboard, a rare feature for an instrument this early (most pianos were only 85 notes at that time) and also has a full iron frame. This beautiful piano is wonderful example of the mid-19th Century American Square Grand piano at its finest!

This piano will be restored to like-new condition, inside and out, all done with a historical perspective in mind. If desired, this piano can be equipped with the Pianomation computerized player system, allowing the piano to play by itself by streaming music live on an iPod, computer, iPad, etc. This system has over 10,000 songs available in its music library!

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