Early Stodart, Worcester & Dunham Square Grand Piano

Very Rare Stodart, Worcester & Dunham Square Grand Piano in Unusual Crotch Mahogany Wood

$45,000 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: 1836
FINISH: Crotch Mahogany
STATUS: Pending Restoration

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DESCRIPTION

This is a rare and early square grand piano by the firm of Stodart, Worcester & Dunham. Based on the serial number, this piano was built in 1836.  This was the same year the firm’s partnership was established which makes this instrument the earliest example by Stodart, Worcester & Dunham we have ever seen.

This lovely piano is made of imported Honduran “Crotch” Mahogany wood and is of the Empire Revival style.  Most square pianos from this period were made of dark rosewood, few were made in light mahogany wood.  The tone of these early square pianos is quite remarkable and pleasant to listen to. They have an almost “harp-like” quality which makes these instruments ideal for classical music and historical performances.

This piano will be restored to like-new condition, inside and out.  If desired, this piano can be equipped with the Pianomation player system, and can play by itself by streaming music live on an iPod, computer, iPad, etc. Thousands of song titles are available.

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