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Steinway & Sons Victorian Burl Walnut Upright Piano

Here is one of the most elaborate, high grade upright models offered by Steinway & Sons in the 19th Century. This piano would have sold new for several hundred dollars in the 1870’s- the cost of a small house!

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Year: 1872
Finish: Burl Walnut
Status: Restored



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Instrument Description

Steinway is said to have built the best pianos in the world. This is a beautiful example of an early elaborate model Steinway & Sons Victorian upright piano dating from 1872. It is made of lavishly carved burl walnut, and has heavily carved cabriole legs and moldings. This piano would have sold new for several hundred dollars in the 1870’s- the cost of a small house! These early Steinway upright pianos are very rare due to the popularity of the square piano during the mid 19th Century. It was not until about 1885 that the upright piano gained favor over the square piano in America. This piano has been completely restored from a historical perspective, and plays like the day it was built! This is a very rare opportunity to own a wonderful piece of American musical history! An original stool is included. Computerized player mechanisms can be installed if desired.

Instrument Catalogs

Steinway & Sons Catalog 1
Steinway & Sons Illustrated Sales Catalog. Circa 1887

Steinway & Sons Catalog 2
Steinway & Sons Illustrated Sales Catalog, Circa 1901

Steinway & Sons Catalog 3
Steinway & Sons Illustrated Sales Catalog, Circa 1936

Miscellaneous Ephemera

19th Century Steinway Advertisements
19th Century Advertisements For Steinway & Sons Piano Company

20th Century Steinway Advertisements
20th Century Advertisements For The Steinway & Sons Piano Company

Steinway Factory Picture
19th Century Lithograph Of Steinway & Sons Piano Factory, New York

Steinway Newspaper Article
Mid 19th Century Newspaper Article About Steinway & Sons, Circa 1862

Steinway Showroom Advertisement
19th Century engraving showing the Steinway & Sons New York warerooms as they appeared during the Civil War era.

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