| STEINWAY & SONS Model M 5' 7" Grand c. 1937 |
When acquired by the second owner in 1970, the piano had been refinished in ebony lacquer. After years of use, small
portions of "wood grain" began appearing on the lyre of the instrument. While on tour in Arizona, the owner discussed
the piano with a piano rebuilder who subsequently became fascinated with the fact that it was: (1) a German-built piano;
(2) a two-pedal model; and (3) that it had a "wood" finish. The technician ultimately convinced the owner that he should
ship the piano to him for renovation and allow him to bring the piano back to its original finish.
After much research, the technician traced the heritage of the instrument. While it was indeed of Hamburg origin, its
original finish was that of horizontal oak (very rare). Further, it was one of only three ever produced in that finish - and
the other two could not be accounted for.
There are times in life when you must part with things that are near and dear. This is one of those times. The piano is
being offered at what we believe to be a fair price, but well below what its heritage and rarity would demand in better
financial times.
The photo is of the piano pictured in the owners' home. More photos will be added by 7/30/09 and the serial number
will be included.
The piano includes the custom leather artist bench pictured - this is a hydralic "pump" bench, not the common "wheel"
bench. Wholesale value of the bench alone was $1150.00.
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