#193

Mid-19th-Century English Upright Piano,Possibly Salesman Sample
Live Auction

$2,700
sold
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Description
22" (56 cm.) Walnut upright piano with beautiful cabinetry work including fluted columns and inlay designs is designed with removable sound board and roof to see the intricate internal workings,with ivory keyboard with 16 keys,shoe-shaped working pedals,sound board with gold silk pleated cover and gold metal frame to hide the striking mechanism. The intricate mechanism as well as the removable cover panels suggest the piano was a miniature or salesman sample version of an actual Victorian parlor piano. Excellent condition,actually plays needs a tuning. English,mid-19th century,very rare,a perfect accessory for dolls.