Chickering Victorian Upright Piano
Jonas Chickering was the first piano builder in America, established in 1823. They are known for building some of the finest pianos in history.
$13,000 after total restoration
(not including applicable sales tax & shipping charges)
Year: 1879
Finish: Rosewood
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Instrument Description
This is a wonderful example of piano building in 19th Century America. This piano was built by Chickering, America's first piano maker, and would have sold new for about $1,200...the cost of a new house! This fact clearly shows how important music and culture was to the American Victorian family. Often the family would go into great debt in order to obtain a piano like this.
This piano is made of beautifully carved rosewood, and it will be a rich, deep reddish brown color after restoration. The old black finish shown here has simply deteriorated and darkened over time. Once restored, this piano will be an excellent instrument, as well as a beautiful piece of Victorian furniture. An original matching stool is included. This piano can be equipped with the computerized player mechanism is 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
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