William Knabe Square Grand, circa 1860
Empire Revival Style Rosewood Cabinetry
William Knabe Satin Rosewood Cabinetry
Rosewood Cabinetry, Empire Style. Full Instrumental Restoration has been given to this exceptionally responsive and warmly resonant instrument. A live video of the Knabe is coming soon!
Restoration procedures include: new strings, tuning pins, original ivory/ebony keyboard restoration, complete regulation of keyboard action, damper system refelting and adjustment, etc. The cosmetic restoration has also been completed. The rosewood has a more brown-based color than most rosewoods, and thereby we would say that the probable origin is the East Indian variety of rosewood.
A Bishop from a local Church, upon seeing the highly-figured rosewood grain patterns on the lid, exclaimed while raising his hands high the air: 'I see an angel spreading its wings.'
HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT PIANO
We call it: "The Healing Piano", reportedly located in Burkittsville, Maryland during the Civil War, and was used as a surgical table to treat wounded soldiers in a local Doctor's home, according to archived family documents provided to us by recent owner of the piano.#8080, verified as having been manufactured in 1860, according to highly reputed reference books which report Knabe records.
Fair market Value/Price: 40K or accepted offer.
Satin sheen rosewood finish. Contact Us for details.
William Knabe Square Grand, circa 1870
Rococo Style Rosewood Cabinetry
Knabe Rococo style Square Grand Piano Beautiful Brazilian Rosewood, Original Ivory
Full Restoration in process. New tuning pins, all new strings, all regulations, etc. included in purchase.
Purchase it Now, & we will complete it for you, at a significant savings. Scallopped hand-carved case.
Fair Market Value after completed Restoration" 35K
If purchased during Restoration: 30K
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