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      • STEINWAY, Model A (6’2”) 1903
      • STEINWAY, Model A (6’2”) 1909
      • STEINWAY, Model B (6’10.5″) 1954
      • Weber Grand Piano (5’9”) 1915
      • Yamaha U1 upright
      • Knabe “Butterfly” baby grand
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Knabe “Butterfly” baby grand

 
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A rare find art deco symmetrical baby grand – this 5′ Knabe piano has a unique, symmetrical case with art deco legs and accents, and “Butterfly” lid design. Only a small number of pianos were built with this design.
 
Details of restoration:
– completely rebuilt with original soundboard, new pinblock, string and bass strings; original action with original, reconditioned shanks and whippens, new hammers
– ivory keys
– completely refinished, beautiful satin ebony case with matching art deco bench
 
Ideal size for any living room and a rare find for the collectors of art deco pianos.

 

Information: 917-921-6967, or send an email to info@pianotunernyc.com

 

  • STEINWAY, Model A (6’2”) 1903
  • STEINWAY, Model A (6’2”) 1909
  • STEINWAY, Model B (6'10.5") 1954
  • Weber Grand Piano (5’9”) 1915
  • Yamaha U1 upright
  • Knabe "Butterfly" baby grand
 

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Thank you for your expert care of our Steinway grand! All the artists who perform on it agree that you make this piano one of the best concert pianos available in NYC. Ou

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