Our intermediate range of pianos suits beginner learners up to piano grade/level 6; even at that level it may not be necessary to hire a premier piano unless the player intends on hosting a concert in their lounge. Most piano teachers would teach from pianos in this range.

DE 213 Bentley Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.

This piano has a mahogany casing. It is a cottage-sized upright with a very unusual Art Deco style of casing - which is a rare and sought after look. The piano has 85 keys. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 108 cm, width of 138 cm and a depth of 55 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and a monthly charge of R 405.00.



DE 310 Chappell Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 85843. This piano was manufactured in 1963, in London, England. The photo on the left is not great, but gives one the perspective of the piano closed; the photo on the right reveals the piano with the keys and attractive music desk showing and shows the casing more accurately. We are currently re-polishing this piano (May 2017).
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and a monthly charge of R 405.00.



DE 233 Collard and Collard Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 196915. This piano was manufactured in London and has a mahogany casing. These are super pianos from one of the earliest established piano makers (1760). We don't see many of these but eagerly buy them when able to. It is a very stylish small piano. The piano has 85 keys with a lighter to medium touch. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 112 cm, width of 136 cm and a depth of 56 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and a monthly charge of R 405.00.

JAE 38 Eavestaff Upright Piano with matching stool.

Serial number: 158131. This piano was manufactured in London in the 1950’s. It has a figured-walnut casing. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 110 cm, width of 137.5 cm and a depth of 51 cm. This piano will only be availabe for hire from towards the end of March 2020.
Hire price: launch charge of R 790.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.

JAE 44 Eavestaff Upright Piano with matching stool. This piano's amazingly clever design, being a Mini Royal, gives it the same tone as a much larger piano - the strings are the same length if not longer than much larger pianos. The piano has a figured walnut casing. Being a smaller piano and a Mini Royal, it would be a great option for a more advanced player with limited space. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 97 cm, width of 145.5 cm and a depth of 49.5 cm.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 790.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 350.00 for the first eight months.

JAE 93 Eavestaff Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 150657. This piano is a Mini Royal, which means that its bass strings are structured to be much longer and therefore carry the sound of a larger upright piano. It is in beautiful, original condition, is very compact and has a figured walnut casing. It has 85 keys. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 99 cm, width of 147 cm and depth of 49 cm.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 790.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 375.00 for the first eight months.
Sale price: R 35 000.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 36 GooldiniUpright Pianoforte with matching stool. Although this piano is not English, it has a Victorian style to it. This piano has great refined detail, with its obvious antique lookingcarvings as well as the inlays. The piano has ivory keys. It is not just a good piano, but such a beautiful piece as well.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 790.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 350.00 for the first eight months.



DE 384 Hardman Upright Pianoforte with stool. This piano was manufactured in America and has an American Oak casing. It is quite a recently made piano, built in the 1980 s. The general condition reflects this, and it has had little use. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 95 cm, width of 149 cm and a depth of 61 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.



DE 257 Ibach Upright Pianoforte with stool.

Assembled in South Africa in the 1980's, this appears to be a deluxe version of the standard Ibach - fitted with a Renner Action, a mark of quality.

The piano has a mahogany casing and has a simple, modern appearance.

Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and a monthly charge of R 405.00.

DE 212 Jarrett & Goudge upright piano with matching stool.

Serial number: 1098. Manufactured in London, this is a very nice-looking piano, unusual for an English piano because of it"s large size. It has a Burr-walnut casing with an inlaid panel, candlesticks fitted. Its dimensions are a width of 1.52 m, a depth of 62 cm and a height of 1.29 m.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.



DE 307 John Brinsmead Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: A81748. This piano was manufactured in London. It is a monumental English piano.The piano has a walnut casing, beautiful ivory keys and a brighter tone. The 88 keys have a medium touch and the piano has two pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 132 cm, width of 159 cm and a depth of 62.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.



JAE 80 John Broadwood Upright Pianoforte with Stool. 

This piano was manufactured in London and is of a compact design. It was re-polished (September 2016) and its graining is mahogany.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 790.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 375.00 for the first eight months.

DE 322 Kimball Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: D16804. This piano was manufactured in 1981, in America and has a walnut casing. Kimball pianos are very popular because they are small, beautiful, delicately finished pianos with good quality parts.
Hire price: launch charge of R 405.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.



JAE 12 Knight Upright Pianoforte with Stool. This is a quality, good-looking piano with a mahogany casing. These pianos were assembled in South Africa, as well as in the U.K. They are unusual in their “barless” frame-design, giving them a very full and unbroken tonal range. Also unusual is the fact that Knight pianos are one of the very few to be built largely out of solid timber.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 395.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 375.00 for the first eight months.

JAE 21 Knight Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. This piano has Ball and Claw feet, and has an unusual part solid wood imbuia case with lovely variation. It is in a very good condition. Knight pianos have an unusual “Barless” frame design, creating a very even tonal range, and wonderfully rich tone.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 395.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 375.00 for the first eight months.

JAE 87 Knight Upright Pianoforte with stool. Knight pianos have a great reputation for quality in both quality and style. We have found this to be the popular style of Knight pianos as it is compact, a smaller piano that would suit most households, and elegant with its traditional ball and claw legs and refined linin-fold panels. The piano has a lovely, more gentle, but rich, even tone - neither bright nor mellow. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 113 cm, width of 139 cm and a depth of 54 cm.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 790.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 375.00 for the first eight months.

JAE 98 Knight Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 4996. This is a fully English built Knight, whereas most Knight pianos in South Africa were assembled locally. We don't recall having seen another of this design in a walnut casing. It is of a most unusual design - a more modern-looking Knight - and is nicely compact which suits most households. The piano has a wonderfully rich tone unusually found in such a compact piano. It has 88 keys; with a medium, very pleasing touch; and 2 pedals. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 111 cm, width of 140.5 cm and depth of 52 cm.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 790.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 375.00 for the first eight months.
Sale price: R 35 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 244 Krauss Upright Pianoforte with stool. This is a really attractive piano with a light casing that would really appeal to someone interested in antiques - not adequately captured in the photos. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 131 cm, width of 154.5 cm and a depth of 68 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 45 000.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 97 Mackay Bros Upright Pianoforte with stool.  Serial number 6350. This piano has a burr walnut casing, note the detail of the etched centre panel. Being called the Transvaal model makes this a piece of South African history! The piano would date to pre 1920 and one can't help but think of its history. It would likely have been brought to Africa on a steam ship, and have been transported by wagon to its destination. If only these items could speak! Mackay was a name used by a dealership as opposed to being a factory. The piano is German, and was probably manufactured by a factory like Zimmermann. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 125 cm, width of 150 cm and a depth of 63 cm.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 790.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 350.00 for the first eight months.



JAE 81 Manthey Klaviano Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 24248/3. Fantastic Bauhaus style casing in a light timber that we have yet to identify. This is a really unique little piano of a sort we have not seen before. The tone is crisp and well-rounded with a very good quality of sound throughout. The keyboard consists of 80 keys. (A-G). This piano’s dimensions are: height of 91.5 cm, width of 137 cm and depth of 53 cm.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 790.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 350.00 for the first eight months.
Sale price: R 35 500.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 56 Monington and WestonUpright Pianoforte with stool. Manufactured in the 1970's, this piano has an unusual shape and a mahogany casing. It is a nice, compact piano; its dimensions are: height of 104 cm, width of 140 cm and depth of 51 cm.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 790.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 375.00 for the first eight months.

JAE 68 Monington and Weston

Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Manufactured in London, this is a lovely, compact piano, with just about the smallest “footprint” a piano can be. It has a figured-walnut casing and is in a nice, clean condition.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 790.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 375.00 for the first eight months.



DE 300 Moore & Moore Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 56607. This piano was manufactured in England in 1936 and has a mahogany finish. This is an unusually tall, fairly modern English piano of repute.The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 124 cm, width of 136 cm and a depth of 61 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1215.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sales price: R 29 500.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 280 Otto Bach Upright Pianoforte with Matching Stool. This piano has a mahogany casing and was manufactured in South Africa in the 1970's. Otto Bach refers to this model as a classic model, but it has what would be described as a modern style. The piano has 88 keys.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.

DE 290 Otto Bach Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 65882. This is a late model Otto Bach. It was purchased in a exceptionally clean condition; it looks just about new. The casing is mahogany, but not of the Sapele type mahogany usually found on these pianos. It has a lovely graining more akin to a walnut veneer. The case design is especially pleasing and neat. This piano is a beautiful example of this ever-popular make. It has 88 keys, with a medium to heavier touch weight, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 108 cm, width of 143 cm and a depth of 55.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.

JAE 79 Rippen Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 633567. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 106 cm, width of 141 cm and depth of 51 cm.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 790.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 375.00 for the first eight months.



JAE 101 Rippen Upright Pianoforte with stool.

Serial number: 1372.

This piano was manufactured in Holland and themake is well-respected as being of  a high quality.

We find the make very popular.

The piano has a two-tone casing finish which is quite unusual.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 790.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 375.00 for the first eight months.
Sale price: R 29 500.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 321 Rippen Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 40418. This piano was manufactured during 1956-1959, in Holland and has a light walnut casing. It is an extremely compact piano with a medium to slightly firmer touch and 85 keys. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 105 cm, width of 141.5 cm and a depth of 51 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 28 500.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 359 Sponnagel Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 184113. Serial number 714/8196 (written-in). This piano is in a suberb condition. It has a wonderful burr-walnut casing, panel-etched detail, carved legs and good ivory keys. This piano has an over-damper action, which is often considered a disadvantage, but this one is so good that one cannot pick up on it being so. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 146.5 cm and a depth of 67 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 125.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.

JAE 67 Steck Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 175146. This piano has a sapele-mahogany casing, which has been re-polished (2016). This is a London-built Steck manufactured in the 1930's. The tone is lively to bright with a medium touch. Being a taller piano, the tone is lovely, rich, well-rounded and strong. The piano has 85 keys that are ivory. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 125 cm; width of 145 cm and a depth of 60 cm.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 790.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 350.00 for the first eight months.
Sale price: R 26 000.00 (incl. VAT).



JAE 100 Steck Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Built in London, this is a rare and interesting example of a smaller, compact piano as it has an unusual, curved base which is Art Deco in style. This is something very special - all original condition throughout. This would make a wonderful feature piece in the appropriate interior. The piano has a walnut casing. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 104 cm, width of 137.5 cm and depth of 51 cm.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 790.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 375.00 for the first eight months.

DE 296 Thurmer Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 48575. Case number: 6228. This piano was manufactured in 1919. It has wonderful elegant details such as scrolled legs and fluted pilasters, ivory keys and a burr walnut casing which is in lovely condition. Larger pianos can sometimes come across as bulky and quite boxy but this one certainly does not. Thurmer is a well-respected firm of piano makers and the quality does not disappoint.  This piano’s dimensions are: height of 125 cm, width of 149 cm and depth of 67 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.

 
JAE 03 Valentine Upright Piano with stool. Serial number 12889.

Of English origin, this piano has a clean, neat mahogany casing, well suited to a contemporary interior.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 790.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 350.00 for the first eight months.


DE 264 Weber Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 71278. This piano was manufactured in 1914. It is a nice, older-looking, mahogany-cased piano with a strong tone. Its panels have an almost Art Noveau design to them.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.



JAE 28 Wurlitzer Upright Pianoforte with stool.

This is a spinet model, built in the USA, and has a mahogany casing. It is a lovely small piano – with a dainty appeal. The Wurlitzer brand is typically associated with Jazz musicians. It is a very hardy make. The dimensions of this piano are: height of 95 cm, width of 140 cm and depth of 63 cm. This piano will only be available for hire from towards the end of March 2020.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 790.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 375.00 for the first eight months.

JAE 66 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Manufactured in Germany, this piano has a very compact, clean design of small proportions and has a mahogany casing. This piano has had little use. Germanic, rich, mellower tone and a medium to heavier touch, making it a very good choice for someone wanting to practice technique, where many pianos have a touch that is considerd too light for someone looking to improve one's fingering. Many or most exams are done on grand pianos, which naturally have a heavier tone, which throws many less experienced player's off. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 107 cm, width of 142 cm and a depth of 52 cm. This piano will only be available for hire from towards the end of March 2020.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 790.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 350.00 for the first eight months.

DE 231 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 16465. This piano was manufactured in Liepzig, Germany and a low lustre, waxed walnut casing. This piano has 85 keys, with a medium to lighter touch, and two pedals.The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 130 cm, width of 152.5 cm and a depth of 65.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.

DE 355 Zimmermann Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 1105V. This piano was manufactured in Liepzig, Germany and has a walnut casing. The dimensions of this piano are: height of 107 cm, width of 142 cm and depth of 52.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.

We have many piano that we intend on painting, so if you are looking for a specific colour, we can finish the piano to your taste...

DE 524 Julius Blüthner Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 87560. This piano was manufactured in Liepzig, Germany. We painted this piano with a dark grey shade of chalk paint (March 2020). The current photos show it during the restoration process.  It most unusually has its original candelabra shown, but not fitted, in one of the photos. One rarely sees these extremely fine pianos. This is of a straight strung design with magnificent, mellow and rich tone. Blüthner specialises in creating a specific sound, which is powerful without any harshness. No original Blüthner could ever be accused of being tinny. They are overall our personal favourite in terms of quality and tone, a favourite instrument for accompaniment. It retains its ivory keys in excellent condition. Really the best one can get, it ought to be listed in the "I can't believe it's possible to hire a piano of this standard " category. It has 85 keys, with a medium to heavier weight touch, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 130 cm, a width of 148.5 cm and a depth of 68 cm. This piano will only be available from mid-March 2020.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 750.00.
Sale price: R 65 000.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 428 Dienst Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 7841.

This is a tall piano with a striking appearance. This piano has been painted a red shade of chalk paint (May 2017) over the original satin black casing. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 130 cm, a width of 153 cm and a depth of 65.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 995.00 and monthly charge of R 435.00.



JAE 405 Hoffman Upright Pianoforte with stool. This is a beautiful piano with its Queen Anne legs and light whispy frame in the top panel. It has been hand-painted white and sanded smooth to reflect subtle depth variation - a modern twist on an antique style of piano. This piano’s dimensions are: a height of 116 cm, a width of 137.5 cm and a depth of 58.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 435.00.



DE 518 Hoffmann Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 4015. This piano was manufactured in South Africa. We have hand-painted this piano with our most popular chalk paint – the Annie Sloan’s Aubasson blue chalk paint – with a light grey undercoat (August 2019). The piano is not currently distressed to reveal the grey undercoat. The linen fold top panel and ball and claw legs highlight the variation typical of chalk paint. It has 88 keys, with a medium to heavier touch weight, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 113 cm, a width of 142.5 cm and a depth of 55 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 435.00.



JAE 410 Otto Bach Upright Piano with matching stool. Serial number: 10236/85. Otto Bach pianos have earned a reputation to be a reliable, standard piano in South Africa. The piano has been modernised by painting the casing with the Barcelona Orange Chalk Paint (painted in April 2017).

Although the tope coat can be distressed to reveal the Paris Grey undercoat, we have found these unusual colours for piano casing to be very popular as one, plain, bold colour. The piano has 88 keys. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 109 cm, a width of 144 cm and a depth of 55.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 995.00 and monthly charge of R 425.00.
Sale price: R 32 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 523 Otto Bach Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 6659462. Internally in a very clean and original condition, this piano has been painted with the Rustoleum Linen White shade of chalk paint over a grey shade (March 2020). The white has not been distressed to reveal the grey undercoat. It has 88 keys, with a medium touch weight, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 110 cm, a width of 143.5 cm and a depth of 56.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 435.00.
Sale price: R 32 000.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 425 Schiedmayer Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 14973. This piano was manufactured in Stuttgard, Germany in the mid 1880’s. As yet unfinished, we are fitting new hammers to the action which will give this piano an unbelievable tone. The casing has been painted with Napoleonic blue, Annie Sloan chalk paint. Chalk paint reflects different shades of the colour in the light and seems so suitable for a piano with more detail in the structure, like this one. The chalk paint also developswell over time - as one can see in the photos, the flat blue (top right photo) has developed greater variation with more waxing (close up and front photo). We think candelabra are called for and with a few gold highlights this should truly be the Emperor's Piano. It is a mammoth piano at 136 cm tall, in true upright grand style – completely over the top. A wonderful piano of the highest quality. Schiedmayer is comparable to any of the top German makes of piano, costing an absolute fortune when made. It has 85 keys – with original ivory – and 2 pedals. This piano’s dimensions are a height of 136 cm, a width of 163 cm and a depth of 68 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 750.00.
Sale price: R 55 000.00 (incl. VAT).

Above and below are a few examples of pianos that we have hand-painted (they are also on the Piano Gallery page), if you would like us to paint a piano for you to hire.



Although the Eshelby Standard hire pianos are of a very good quality, our premier range is just of a highter quality - more expensive pianos and/or more expensively polished pianos.

Contact Jacqueline: jacqueline@eshelbypianos.com or 0823486131.

DE 768 Challen Upright Pianoforte and stool. This piano was manufactured in Britain and has a satin black casing with a matching stool. Challen is one of the best English pianos. Their tone is bright and lively without being harsh. This piano has 85 keys, with a medium weight touch, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 113 cm, width of 136 cm and a depth of 52.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 575.00.

DE 756 Dietmann Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 11029. This piano was manufactured in South Africa, in the mid 1980’s. The Dietmann factory built many of South Africa's now well-known brands of piano, like Otto Bach. These Dietmann pianos seem to be of a higher than usual quality to the other brands. This is a very good example which we purchased in original well cared for condition. We've done the usual major service on it but beyond that it really needed no work. This is the ever-popular Queen Anne leg model, in quite an unusual walnut finish, most were mahogany. It has 88 keys, with a medium to heavier touch weight preferred by more serious players, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 103 cm, a width of 147 cm and a depth of 58 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 425.00.
Sale price: R 32 500.00 (incl. VAT).



JAE 630 Ed. Seiler Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. This is one of Deon's favourite pianos. It is incredibly contemporary considering that it was built in the 1920's. It has a dark mahogany casing and its top lifts as seen in the above photo. It is totally original and an supurb condition. These pianos are the top of the range in quality and design.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 650.00.



DE 752 Ed. Seiler Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 71129. This piano was manufactured in Liegnitz, Germany and has a mahogany casing.
These Seiler pianos are one of our all-time favourite pianos - oozing quality and taste. Take note of the beautiful, medallioned frame. So much effort taken in parts one doesn't really see indicates the overall quality one can expect. It has a superb rich and even tone.
Truly an unbeatable piano, these original examples are rare and we would predict this to be an investment
for the years ahead. Just compare the quality and tone to anything else available. It is easy to see why the reputation of these older German pianos is so highly regarded.
With a medium touch, it has 85 keys - which are original ivory and in good condition - and two pedals.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 800.00.
Sale price: R 65 000.00 (incl. re-polishing and VAT).



DE 763 Ed. Seiler Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 52051. This piano was manufactured in Liepzig, Germany in 1919.  The photos don't do the piano justice as they were taken during restoration. The casing has been re-polished to a satin black (May 2019). Seiler is one of our all-time favourites. The quality and instrumental value are of the very best produced. Furthermore, this is a deluxe model Seiler with medallioned frame et cetera. The piano has the lovely German warm tone and being a taller piano, allows for better sound projection. This piano has 85 keys, with a medium weight touch, and 2 pedals.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 550.00.
Sale price: R 42 500.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 721 Fritz Kuhla Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. 

Serial number 14845.

This is a model U Fritz Kuhla piano and was manufactured in Germany.

It has a light oak casing, which is quite unusual.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 475.00.

DE 712 Gors and Kallmann Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 34 579. Built around 1898 in Germany. Spectacular monastic-style casing, in Rosewood, with inlays on the panels, candle-holders. This being the only such styled example of this renowned make we have had, it's certainly a very rare collector’s piece. The condition is phenomenal considering it's great age, and is original in terms of polish, ivories and so on. Truly special. One would expect this piano to have had an over-damper action, however it is very fortunately fitted with a still-used under-damper action. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 128.5 cm, width of 148 cm and a depth of 66 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 andmonthly charge of R 515.00.
Sale price: R 52 500.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 738 Görs and Kallmann Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.

In Burr-walnut casing, a very attractive antique-style piano, of top quality manufacture and reputation.

The cleaner lines of this piano make for a distinguished look.

Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 475.00.
Sales price: R 36 000.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 628 Karl Ecke Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 28871. Manufactured in Germany, in 1930, this piano has a walnut finish. The casing has been modernised so has a more streamlined appearance than it would once have had. It is for this reason that we are offerring it for a reuced price, however, the sound produced as a result of the internal quality and height of the piano is premier. Karl Ecke is a very well-respected piano maker, a piano like this is hard to beat. It is 132 cm tall.
Hire price: launch price of R 1 245.00 and monthly charge of R 415.00.
Sale price: R 31 500.00 (incl. VAT).



JAE 626 Kawai (re-labelled Hoffman & Kuhne) Upright Pianoforte with stool.

Serial number 83087. 

Manufactured in Japan, this piano has a walnut casing and is a Console Upright Piano (which means that it is a medium sized piano). It is really a lovely-looking, small, premier-quality piano.
Hire price: launch price of R 1 950.00 andmonthly charge of R 650.00.

DE 727 K. Kawai Upright Pianoforte with stool. 

Kawai is a popular make of pianos due to the quality of the manufacture and clearness of tone, which is generally brighter. The manufacturer is ever increasing in popularity in South Africa.
Hire price: launch price of R 1 950.00 andmonthly charge of R 500.00.

DE 741 K. Kawai (Re-labelled as Bernhard Steiner) Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 173769. This piano was manufactured in Japan and is a walnut-cased upright of small proportions. Kawai is a well-recognised and respected piano-maker. This would be a wonderful option for anyone wanting a small piano which retains a good tone and importantly has a good action and touch sought by a more serious player. The piano has 88 keys and dimensions of: a height of 96 cm, width of 150 cm and a depth of 54.5 cm.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 2 150 and monthly charge of R 500.00.
Sales price R 32 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 774 Kawai (Relabelled Bernhard Steiner) Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number:  K14044. This piano was manufactured in Japan and has a walnut casing.  This is an exceptionally clean, one-owner piano. These specific models are one of our favourites and will suit any player up to a serious level because the touch and action response is that of a high-quality instrument. This piano has 88 keys, with a medium to heavier touch, and 3 pedals.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 2 150 and monthly charge of R 525.00.
Sales price R 35 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 725 Neumayer Upright Pianoforte with stool. This premier quality piano will certainly appeal to someone who likes antiques. The incredibly high quality hand-built manufacture of pianos like this always astonishes.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 450.00.
Sale price: R 36 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 753 Samick (Re: Hazelton Bros.) Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: HB-115F/ IJNF01677. This piano was manufactured by Samick in Korea and re-branded Hazelton Bros. ‘Hazelton Bros.’ was used by Samick as an export-only label. This piano has a walnut casing and a matching stool. The piano was purchased in a exceptionally clean condition and no restoration was needed.
We are very fond of Samick pianos. They have a build quality and tone to match more well-known Eastern pianos, often, as in this case with a richer, fuller tone. The traditional casing is appealing to many over the usual boxy casing of most modern pianos.
It has 88 keys with a medium to firm touch and three pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 114 cm, width of 148 cm and a depth of 55.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 550.00.
Sale price: R 33 500.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 735 Scheidmeyer and Soehne Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 449/32 950. In a walnut re-polished case, this piano has a lovely carving in a frame on its front panel. It was built in around 1912, and is of a wonderful, quality, with great attention to detail in its manufacture. This piano really is quite special, with a magnificent tone. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 130 cm, width of 151 cm and depth of 64 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 450.00.

JAE 604 Welmar Serial number: 20860. Built in London, 1937. These tall upright pianos are very well respected in the trade. The design has proved timeless, this piano would fit very well into a modern-design home. Walnut case repolished by our workshop. We have restrung the piano with Rosslau steel, in favour of the galvanised “English” steel, generally considered inferior. Ivory keys. A lovely piano. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 122 cm, width of 143 cm and depth of 58.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 600.00.

JAE 623 Yamaha (Re-labelled Edward Fischer) Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 86065.

This piano was manufactured in 1957 and has a light birch-maple wood casing. Edward Fischer was a brand-name used by Yamaha on some early imports into South Africa. The spinet-style has remained ever-popular, due to the neat appearance it offers. Yamaha pianos are renowned for their quality, especially the older models, made in Japan. This piano has 88 keys, with a heavier touch, and 2 pedals.
Hire price:launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 475.00.
Sale price: R 29 500.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 707 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 521444. 

This spinet model piano was manufactured in Japan in 1966. It has a heavier touch.

The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 93.5 cm, width of 146.5 cm and a depth of 65 cm.

Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 475.00.

DE 736 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with stool. Model M1, serial number 699 482, built in the late 1960 s in Japan. These pianos are a favourite among piano players and dealers, having an uncompromising quality of build, are known for reliability and ease of ownership and care. This one is in a walnut casing, with the grand-lift style top. The condition is excellent, with very little use, and was bought from the client who bought the piano new, needless to say the owner was most distressed in parting with the piano, but her situation demanded such. This piano has 88 keys, with a medium to heavier touch, and 3 pedals.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 800.00.
Sale price: R 38 500.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 746 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 1100856. This piano was manufactured in Japan and has a walnut casing with a matching stool.
It has been years since we have had a console model Yamaha. They were made as a high-end option, having the classical styling of the Spinet models but built onto a larger frame, giving great advantage in tone quality.
Many people would like a Yamaha piano but are not fond of the modern style of most - this offers something different.
It has 88 keys; three pedals and a medium touch. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 108 cm, width of 148 cm and a depth of 62 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 800.00 and monthly charge of R 800.00.
Sale price: R 45 500.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 760 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 1352574. This piano was manufactured in Japan, in 1972 and has a walnut casing.  This is a typically good Yamaha in good condition, showing little use. These earlier models have a wonderful depth of tone not often found on newer models, which is generally preferred by most players. It was incredibly, robustly built. This would suit any more serious player. This piano has 88 keys, with a medium touch, and 3 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 100 cm, width of 145 cm and a depth of 52 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 800.00.
Sale price: R 39 500.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 769 Yamaha Upright Piano with stool. Serial number 5003631. This Model C 108 Yamaha was manufactured in Japan in 1992. It has a walnut casing and is in excellent condition – it looks as if it is new. This is beautiful compact piano of high quality and reputation and would suit any serious player. The piano has 88 keys, with a medium touch, and 3 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 108 cm, width of 148 cm and a depth of 53.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 750.00.
Sale price: R 39 500.00 (incl. VAT).



JAE 610 Young Chang (re-branded Bernhard Steiner) Upright Pianoforte with stool.

This piano was manufactured in Korea in 1987, but it was subsequently relabelled Bernhard Steiner. It has a high gloss walnut casing; stands 121 cm tall and has three pedals.
Hire price:launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 600.00.



DE 766 Young Chang (Re: Bernhard Steiner) Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 79982; Model U111. This piano was manufactured by Young Chang and re-labelled Bernhard Steiner. It has a high gloss, walnut casing. The piano is in magnificent condition. It has 88 keys, with a medium to heavier touch, and 3 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 111 cm, width of 151 cm and a depth of 57 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 475.00.
Sale price: R 32 000.00 (incl. VAT).

Contact Jacqueline: jacqueline@eshelbypianos.com or 0823486131.

DE 934 Grötrian Steinweg Grand Pianoforte and stool. Serial number 62470. This piano was built in Braunsweig, Germany in 1932. It is a Model 140, meaning a length of 140 cm. We rarely see these types of pianos and have been fortunate to obtain this one. This is a gem of a true "baby" grand piano - this is consequently one of the smallest grand pianos available, highly sought after as small grands of high quality are very rare. The major advantage of a grand piano for serious pianists is the touch, general feel and response of the action. The problem with small grands is that they lack tone, but the really high-quality ones can be an exception.  The advantage of the quality make really speaks for itself, this piano having a wonderful clear tone usually lacking in miniature grands. This piano thus supports both good tone as well as a wonderful touch in such a compact grand. Grotrian Steinweg is one of the most revered piano builders in the world and are still producing small numbers of hand-built instruments. This piano is a true example of the manufacturer's art and reputation. This one was re-polished in high gloss black (2018). It has new hammers, but retains its original ivory keys and all internals - such as the sound board structure, strings and so on. This is something special! The piano is 149 cm in width.
Hire price: launch price of R 3 950.00 and monthly charge of R 2 150.00.
Sale price: R 165 000.00 (incl. VAT).