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Magnificent Chickering antique parlor grand piano. Completely restored. Length 6 ft. 5 in., width 5 ft. 1 in., ivory keys. This piano is a beautiful pre turn-of-the-century Chickering Victorian parlor grand piano in carved mahogany, circa 1890. Chickering - A Brief History Jonas Chickering lived in the Boston area and was apprenticed to Benjamin Crehore around 1815 to learn instrument making. It was here that he developed his skills as a piano builder. After working for another builder and acquiring experience he began his own business in Boston in 1823. From the very first Chickering's pianos were of superb quality and design and coupled with a partner who was good at marketing his pianos became known throughout all of North and South America. In 1843 he incorporated his concept for a cast iron frame in a concert grand piano, and an improved version of this piano received unparalleled praise at the first International Exposition held in 1851 at the Crystal Palace, London, winning the top awards. In 1852 Jonas made his three sons Thomas, Frank, and George partners in the firm. In 1867 following the great Paris Exposition of 1867 Frank Chickering had the Imperial Cross of the Legion of Honour, then one of the world's most prestigious non-military awards, bestowed upon him by Emperor Napoleon III for services to the art of music. The Chickering pianos built up until around the Second World War are considered to be second to none and some of the concert grands built around the period of the late 1800's to around 1925 have some of the most powerful and rich sounds possible, especially in the bass.   Restoration of this piano is now complete. Every part has been worked on. New pin block, action, strings, redone sound board, and refinished. The case is absolutely gorgeous. Steinway built only around 400 of these Centennial Concert grand models. It is not known just how many still exist, but certainly it cannot number more than 50-100. These are the only full-plate, Steinway 'D's built with the gorgeous, heavily carved, serpentine legs, carved case, and ornate music rack. Steinway wanted to discontinue the older style Rococo case and make their pianos with the new style turned leg and their newly patented modern action, but to commemorate our country’s 100th birthday, in 1876, they decided to make a one time limited edition of their famous first piano. It was called the Centennial. It featured the old style rococo case with Steinway’s new patented action. The edition sold out immediately. The same action is still used today; even 125 years of technological advances couldn’t improve upon it.  Beautiful Beckstein Grand piano serial #60028. This German piano has been completely rebuilt and refinished, and has a wonderful deep, full sound. It has been completely updated and tunes to 440A, current orchestra pitch, has three pedals, and an overstrung base. It is ready for play and even good musicians will appreciate it. The Beckstein name is highly desireable and considered one of the best pianos. Matching bench included. (Also #4537)  Beautiful high gloss 8'L Rosewood concert grand piano in excellent playable condition. New pin block, new strings, redone action, and tunes to current 440A orchestra tuning. Sounds Great! 38"H x 62"W x 105"L

Chickering Antique Parlor Grand Piano $45000.00

  

Steinway $125000.00

  

BEAUTIFUL BLACK BECKSTEIN GRAND PIANO 19 $35000.00

  

Beautiful Rosewood Knabe Concert Grand P $45000.00
Beautiful black concert grand piano by Knobe c. 1920. This piano is in excellent condition, tuned, and plays great.  A Collard & Collard burl wood magnificent art case 67" grand piano. Restored and plays beautifully. $19,500. This piano is in the Empire style and fits well into conservative traditional home.  A beautiful art case rosewood American Chickering 9' concert grand piano. Fully restored both inside and out. A must for a large drawing room. $60,000. PLAYS GREAT.   

Beautiful Black Knabe Concert Grand Pian $35000.00

  

79. 1586 A Collard & Collard burl wood ma $19500.00

  

Beautiful Art Case Rosewood Chickering P $60000.00

   


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