Custom-Designed Steinway Empire Style Upright Piano
This one-of-a-kind instrument was privately commissioned and custom designed by the illustrious firm of Epple & Sons.
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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: 1890
LENGTH: N/A
FINISH: White Mahogany Wood
STATUS: Pending Restoration
DESCRIPTION
This custom made Steinway upright piano was designed and executed by the illustrious design firm of Epple & Sons. The instrument is made of rare white mahogany wood and is of the late Empire Revival style. Note the exquisitely carved panels and brass ormolu trim. The following information comes directly from Steinway’s historical archives:
“Our records indicate Steinway & Sons #88341 is a style F upright, 4’ 5½” tall, in white mahogany finish, which was manufactured in New York and completed on April 8, 1890. This instrument was delivered to N. F. Reynal, 263 Madison Avenue, New York City on April 15th, 1890.
This piano originally had a custom art-case designed by Epple & Sons. The artist would have been privately commissioned by the purchaser, a common practice at the time.”
This instrument has been incredibly well preserved. Even now, prior to restoration, this piano has a large, full tone quality and superior touch. The piano will be painstakingly restored, both inside and out, with all restoration work done with a historical perspective in mind. If desired, this piano can be equipped with the Pianomation player system, and can play by itself by streaming music live from any smart device. Thousands of song titles are available.
The original matching antique piano bench is included.
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