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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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    • Alex - piano mover

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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