Category
Music and Music Instruments
Medium
Cherry Wood/Ivory
Distinguishing marks
Mathushek Piano Manf'g Company....New Haven, CT
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
48"H x 54L x 21W
Date Period
June 24, 1884 and Oct 6, 1885
Weight
approx 300 lbs
History
Great Grandmother traveled from Europe to Chicago and from there via Covered Wagon to Montana w/Piano. Has been in Family since purchased
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Unknown/Family Heirloom
For Sale?
No
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Your piano's patent dates
Your piano's patent dates only indicate the time of the patent, not the date of manufacture, it could actually have been made as late as 1905. It is a late 19th century example though, its Eastlake style was popular during the last quarter of the 19th Century. As a general rule pianos over 50 years of age will need a complete internal rebuild, which can exceed the cost of replacement of a comparable restored example. For this reason older pianos of this type sell "as is" in the $500.00- $800.00 range.
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