Lot 1 – Steinway (c1926) Upright Piano – | Est. £1,000-£1,500

A Vertegrand/Model E upright piano in a traditional rosewood case.
The case is in a nice faded condition – it has a nice aristocratic demeanour. There are scratches, dings and dents, small areas of polish loss but nothing that spoils the overall look. In line with all instruments of this age there has obviously been significant fade. You only have to lift back the top lid to see that, but again, this does not detract from the overall look. Please Note: There is a castor awry at the back of the instrument. All the castors are replacement and I would suggest that the whole lot are changed. Currently, the instrument looks a little bit like a listing galleon. The frame is good and has been re-gilded. The stringing is good and has been replaced at some point in the very recent past. The soundboard is acceptable but there are 1 or 2 very minor splits forming. I do not believe that these will cause any trouble and can be ignored. The bridges are good. The action is in good condition and has obviously been the subject of restoration at some point, in line with the rest of the piano. The keyboard is in an acceptable condition and the material used for covering is ivory. There is a certain amount of yellowing. A fine old piano which has had a significant work done.

This report is based on a cursory examination and is our opinion only. It does not constitute a guarantee and potential buyers should satisfy themselves about the lot before bidding.

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Ivory:

It is now illegal to sell a piano with an ivory keyboard dating post 1975 without an Ivory Registration Number. Pianos with ivory keyboards dating pre 1975 will have been registered with APHA on the government website. All pianos dating from 1947 - 1975 with ivory keys will have an Article 10 certificate in place.

IMPORTANT NOTE

This lot may contain elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.

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