Wurlitzer Butterfly Grand Piano
This tiny, rare and unusual Wurlitzer Butterfly Grand is perfect for someone with very limited space for a baby grand piano.
$15,000
(not including applicable sales tax & shipping charges)
Year: 1939
Length: 3 feet, 6 inches
Finish: Mahogany
Status: Restored
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Instrument Description
This little piano was known as the “Butterfly Grand” built by the famous Rudolph Wurlitzer Piano & Organ Company in about 1938. This piano has 73 notes rather than 88 notes, but is otherwise a normal, conventional piano in every way. Wurlitzer built only a limited number of these little pianos during the ”˜30s and ”˜40s era. They were designed for smaller homes and apartments of the era, making them ideal for people with limited space for a baby grand. Sadly, there are very few of these little pianos left in existence today. They are very rare and desirable among collectors and musicians alike. This piano is tuned to standard concert pitch, and can be used as a normal piano for daily use. It has an impressive tone for its small size!
Instrument Catalogs
Wurlitzer Catalog 1930
Early 20th Century illustrated Wurlitzer sales catalog featuring both "Wurlitzer" and "Apollo" brand of pianos and player pianos.
Miscellaneous Ephemera
Wurlitzer Advertisements
Period Advertisements For The Rudolph Wurlitzer Piano Company
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