Chickering Rococo Victorian Square Grand 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.

$28,000 after total restoration
(not including applicable sales tax & shipping charges)

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Year: 1873
Finish: Brazilian Rosewood
Status: Currently Undergoing RestorationShipping services »

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Instrument Description

This square piano is a beautiful prime example of a Chickering square piano from the 1870's era. Chickering was the first piano manufacturer in America, established in 1823 and is said to have built the finest pianos in the world. Long before names such as Steinway, etc., Chickering held top awards world wide for piano design and manufacturing. This piano is being internally restored and refinished to like new condition. Note the elaborate carvings on the legs and music rack, as well as the ornate casting in the metal harp inside. The delicate "harp like" tone of these square pianos is truly one of the loveliest sounds one can experience. Computerized player mechanisms can be installed if desired.

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Instrument Catalogs

Chickering Illustrated Sales Catalog 1880
19th Century Chickering & Sons Illustrated Sales Catalog, Circa 1880

Chickering Illustrated Sales Catalog 1889
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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