DE 271 Bell Upright Pianoforte with stool. This piano was manufactured in England. We have several of these Bell pianos on hire, they are reliable and have a pleasant brighter tone. This one has a particularly nice, unusual, walnut case.
Hire price: launch charge of R 995.00 and a monthly charge of R 405.00.



JAE 61 Bentley Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. This piano was manufactured in English. It has small proportions and a modern structure. It has a nice, light walnut casing. One should take note of the extra trouble given to its build, in details like the matched veneer panels. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 116 cm, width of 136 cm and depth of 56 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 790.00 and a monthly charge of R 395.00.

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 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 995.00 and a monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 28 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 223 Bentley Upright Pianoforte with stool.
This is an English make of piano and has a compact, modern-style in a walnut casing. Its dimensions are: width of 1 m 35 cm, height of 1 m 08 cm and depth of 54 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 995.00 and a monthly charge of R 405.00.

DE 295 Challen Upright Pianoforte with stool.

Serial number: 74913. This piano was manufactured in London, in 1950. It has a “Pregnant-Lady” design with Art-Deco styling and a mahogany casing. Challen is a very well-liked and respected make of piano. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 118 cm, width of 146 cm and a depth of 55 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 810.00 and a monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 28 000.00 (incl. VAT).



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 810.00 and a monthly charge of R 405.00.



DE 253 Collard & Collard Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 181970/8140/3374, this piano was manufactured between the years of 1911-1914.It is a really lovely English piano in wonderful condition. This piano has a stained oak casing. The oak case is very unusual and has a beautiful mid-sheen lustre. Although of considerable age and height it has such clean elegant proportions that its footprint is that of a smaller piano, and the extra string length affords a wonderful more mellow tone. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 126 cm, width of 144.5 cm and a depth of 58 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 995.00 and a monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 33 500.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 51 Fritz Kuhla Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Manufactured in South Africa.

 This piano has a Renner Action – which is a superior more expensive option for a piano action (the action is like the engine of the piano – it is the mechanism that controls the touch and responsiveness). It is an original clean example of the make. It has a mid-range mahogany-tone casing.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 300.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.

DE 251 Kemble Upright Pianoforte with stool. This piano was manufactured in London in the 1950's. It has a walnut casing which has been re-polished (July 2016).
Hire price: launch charge of R 995.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.



JAE 71 Knight Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 923 723. This is the South African built version of this English piano with a largely imbuia wood casing and ball and claw legs. These pianos are well-recognised for having a wonderfully full and even tone as well as a high quality build. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 114 cm, width of 139 cm and depth of 53 cm. This piano will only be available in January 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 790.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.





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.
Hire price: launch charge of R 995.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 45 000 .00 (incl. VAT).

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. This piano will only be available for hire in January 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 790.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.



JAE 63 Monnington & Weston Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.  Serial number: 52425. This piano was manufactured between the years of 1930 and 1934. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 122 cm, width of 148.5 cm and depth of 57 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 790.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.



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 995.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.
Sales price: R 29 500.00 (incl. VAT).



JAE 14 Otto Bach Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. This piano was assembled in South Africa.  This is a nice example of this well-known piano make. It has a walnut finish and a compact, modern design.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 300.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.



JAE 49 Otto Bach Upright Pianoforte with stool. This is one of those tall Otto Bach pianos manufactured in the Zimmerman Factory in Leipzig (Germany), this piano is walnut-cased with a veneered oval in the top panel. These pianos have a very good reputation and are known for being of good quality and have great reliability. The tone is a typical German, strong but never "tinny" sound. We will be adding photos soon.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 300.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.
Sale price: R 34 500.00 (incl. VAT).



JAE 102 Otto Bach Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 17871; 165235; 0770. Manufactured in South Africa, Otto Bach refers to this model as a classic model, but it has what would be described as a modern style.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 300.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.

JAE 103 Otto Bach Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 14124. This piano was manufactured in the Zimmerman factory and because of this and it height it produces a better sound than the Otto Bach pianos manufactured in South Africa. That being said, whether produced in South Africa or Germany, Otto Bach piano are possibly the most popular intermediate pianos in South Africa. This piano has a mahogany casing.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 300.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.



DE 266 Otto Bach Upright Pianoforte with stool. This piano has a walnut casing and was manufactured in South Africa in the 1980's. This piano is unique as it has an American-style action and American hammers. These are a higher quality than most and are in almost-new condition.
Hire price: launch charge of R 810.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.

DE 365 Otto Bach Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 6355241. This is a classic style South African built Otto Bach. It has a mahogany casing and a very clean internal condition reflecting little use. The piano has a medium to firm touch and 88 keys. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 110 cm, width of 142.5 cm and a depth of 55.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 300.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 32 000.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 382 Otto Bach Serial number: 73322. Manufactured in South Africa. This is a eally lovely looking Otto Bach with a rather different, very busy and amazing grain timber case in a mahogany colour. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 108 cm, width of 144 cm and a depth of 56.5 cm. This piano will be available mid-December 2018.
Hire price: launch charge of R 810.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.



JAE 101 Rippen Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 1372. This piano was manufactured in Holland and the make 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: launch charge of R 995.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.

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 995.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 28 500.00 (incl. VAT).



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: launch charge of R 995.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.
Sale price: R 26 000.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 100 Steck Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Manufactured in England, this is an interesting example of a smaller, compact piano as it has an unusual, curved base and is Art Deco in style.
Hire price: launch charge of R 995.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.

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...

JAE 404 Ajello Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. This is an English piano. Re-polished to a modern finish matching its modern compact design. This will certainly be a conversation piece! The way light reflects the lilac-blue high-gloss finish of this piano’s casing is brilliant. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 113 cm, width of 135 cm and depth of 52 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 445.00.

JAE 427 Alexander Hermann Upright Pianoforte with matching

stool. This piano has an oak casing subtly highlighted with the Gris Belge shade of Rubio Monocoat. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 127 cm, width of 152 cm and depth of 66 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 450.00.
Sales price: R 36 000.00 (incl. VAT).



JAE 418 August Dassel Upright Pianoforte with stool. This is a German-made piano from around the 1920’s, with a typical German tone and quality. Re-painted white, with an uncluttered case style. The piano stands at about 1.3 m tall.
Hire price: launch charge of R 995.00 and monthly charge of R 450.00.



DE 504 C. Bechstein Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 87947. Manufactured in Germany in the early 1900’s this is a premier quality piano from a renowned manufacturer. This piano had a worn black casing thatneeded some attention so we decided to paint it with a bold yellow, the “Early’ yellow shade of Tjhoko paint (February 2018). It has a low-lustre brushed finish.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 450.00.



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). The photo on the left is of the waxed painted piano, in the middle is pre-wax and on the right is the original black casing. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 130 cm, width of 153 cm and depth of 65.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 250.00 and monthly charge of R 435.00.



JAE 437 Ed Seiler Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 76982. This piano was manufactured in the 1950’s, in Denmark. After the war, Seiler re-located from what would have been East Germany to Denmark. Ed. Seiler once proclaimed that they were the biggest piano manufacturers in East Germany and this is actually noted inside of some of the pianos. Although not as common a piano manufacturer name in South Africa, Ed. Seiler is actually one of the best quality pianos that you can get. We have just finished re-polishing the casing of this piano to a satin white finish (December 2018). It is absolutely beautiful and has a true class about it. The piano has 85 keys and two pedals. The keys are naturals in ivory which is unusual for this model. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 112 cm, width of 147 cm and depth of 62 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 500.00.
Sales price: R 46 000.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 409 Hoffman Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Manufactured in South Africa in the early 1970's, this piano has a very modern and plain-styled case. The unusual brush paint effect resembles that of brushed aluminium. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 109 cm, width of 134.5 cm and a depth of 53 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 995.00 and monthly charge of R 435.00.



DE 514 Otto Bach Upright Piano with matching stool. Serial number: 112620.  This is a Classic Otto Bach that was manufactured in South Africa. Otto Bach pianos have earned a reputation to be a reliable piano in South Africa. This piano has been painted in a modern way with Annie Sloan Chalk paint with bold purple over light grey (October 2018). 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, 2 pedals and a medium touch. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 109 cm, width of 143 cm and a depth of 56 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 435.00.

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 731 August Förster Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 140088. This piano was built in Löbau in 1971. It was purchased new in Pretoria by the ex-owner's parents.
It has a high-gloss walnut casing that is in impeccable condition and has refined detail. An original condition piano showing minimal usage, this is probably one of the best upright pianos we've ever stocked.The August Förster manufacturer carries an extremely high reputation and is still building pianos that are considered amongst the world's best. A significant price tag accompanies that good standing and wonderful quality. One must also remember that a case in this matched walnut look with so much detail would add a huge premium. This matches tone and quality of any high class, respected European-built piano and should certainly be considered an option if looking at the purchase of any new piano as it's going to be better than most at a price which could make it a good future investment. Pianos like this are simply almost unobtainable.
The piano has a very rich, rounded tone; a medium touch; 88 keys and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 117 cm, width of 153 cm and a depth of 60 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 900.00.
Sale price: R 68 000.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 702 Carl Ecke Upright piano with stool. This piano was manufactured in Berlin. These pianos are one of the best and well respected piano makes. The very tall case makes for a wonderfully rich and deep tone quality. Such a piano is extremely hard to beat, and while many South Africans do not recognise the maker's name, all it takes to switch from the traditional view of wanting a japanese-type piano, is to play a piano like this.
One is reminded very quickly of why German pianos of this era have such an amazing reputation. In original condition, with ivory keys, and walnut casing. Serious players, look no further! The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 132 cm, width of 156 cm and a depth of 67.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 500.00.



JAE 611 Ed. Seiler Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Built in the 1950's. Beautiful quality. Mahogany casing with Queen Anne legs, and moulding-detail on panel.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 500.00.

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 749 Ed. Seiler Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number 3704/83938. Built in Denmark in the 1950’s by Seiler, one of the most well-known and respected piano makers from Germany. This is a true little gem of a piano, in beautiful walnut, with cabriole legs and scroll details on the panelling. The piano has a wonderful, rich, European tone; 85 keys; 2 pedals and a softer to medium touch. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 105 cm; a width of 140 cm and a depth of 58.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 550.00.
Sale price: R 38 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 737 Estey Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 54775. This piano was manufactured in New York, this is an extremely proud looking piano of impressive proportions, and with an amazing, fiery, figured walnut casing. We've kept the casing looking correct by re-polishing the piano in a traditional, waxed finish, giving off a lovely lustre (November 2017). This piano has 88 keys. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 137 cm, width of 160.5 cm and depth of 66.5 cm.
Hire price: launch price of R 1 500.00 and monthly charge of R 450.00.
Sale price: R 45 000.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 723 Fritz Kuhla Upright Piano with stool. Built in Langlau, Germany. Model U. 1.2m tall. Made in 1952. This is one of the few pianos that retains the character and quality of those built pre-war. Walnut casing. Tropicalised keys.
Hire price: launch price of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 475.00.
Sale price: R 35 000.00 (incl. VAT).

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).



 DE 703 Hausmann Upright Pianoforte with stool. This piano has recently been re-polished to a high-shine black finish (January 2017). It is really a lovely, good-quality piano. This piano was restored in May 2017. The dimensions of this piano are: height of 120 cm, width of 145 cm and depth of 61 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 250.00 and monthly charge of R 550.00.

DE 724 Hoffman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 175 451. This piano was manufactured in America and has what is referred to an ‘American Walnut' casing. Note the beautiful graining in the timber. We have just re-polished this piano (July 2017), keeping its natural walnut colour. This is an absolutely lovely piano, certainly in a different league to other Hoffman pianos. One must remember that there were numerous Hoffman brands being produced by different factories, with the same 'Hoffman' brand name. It has a great tone and a medium to hard, solid touch. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 113 cm, width of 144 cm and a depth of 60 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 435.00.
Sales price: R 36 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 742 Hoffman and Kuhne Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 44555. This premier quality piano has a mahogany casing. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 125 cm, width of 151.5 cm and depth of 66.5 cm.
Hire price: launch price of R 995.00 and monthly charge of R 445.00.
Sale price: R 36 000 .00 (incl. VAT).

DE 704 K. Kawai (Re-branded: Bernhard Steiner) Upright Pianoforte with stool. This piano has three pedals and a walnut casing. These are very pleasant, good quality pianos, comparable to some of the Japanese type pianos available. It has a nice mid-range touch and would suit a serious player or teacher in terms of quality. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 107 cm, width of 145 cm and a depth of 59 cm.
Hire price: launch price of R 2 150.00 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 750 K. Kawai Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: K1229729; Model CE-8N. This piano was manufactured in Japan and has a high-gloss ebony casing. The piano only had one owner and has been in Johannesburg since purchased as a new piano. It was reluctantly traded in to offset the cost on a grand piano. The piano is in original, good condition and was regularly maintained and tuned. It has 88 keys with a medium touch and three pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 113 cm, width of 148 cm and a depth of 58 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 750.00.
Sale price: R 38 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 754 K. Kawai (Re: Bernhard Steiner) Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 341874. This piano is a K. Kawai that was rebranded Bernhard Steiner. With a typical Kawai action and tone, this piano can easily measure-up to any other Eastern-manufactured one, with a richer tone than most – suiting any more serious player. It has a re-polished mahogany casing; a medium touch; 88 keys and 2 pedals.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 475.00.

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 440.00.
Sale price: R 36 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 719 Rönisch Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 28136. This piano was built in Dresden, Germany between the years of 1895-1900, likely 1898. It is in an unbelievably original and cared-for state. It exudes quality and its burr walnut casing has a glowing patina. Pianos like this are extremely difficult to find. This is a collector's piece not only for its condition, quality or aesthetic appeal, but also because it is a superb piano in terms of tone, touch and usability. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 126 cm, width of 151 cm and a depth of 62.5 cm.
Hire price: launch price of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 500.00.
Sale price: R 63 500.00 (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.

JAE 633 Scheidmayer Upright Pianoforte with contemporary duet stool, not shown in these photos. This piano is remarkable! It has a monumental Art Nouveau style of structure that will make a statement in any home. Although rather tall, the design is and proportions are highly attractive and its casing is the ever-popular black satin finish. The casing shows a wonderful patina, suited to the antique piano. Basically a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to obtain such a stunning piece of the highest standards of the Piano-maker's art. On top of all that, the tone is amazingly rich, and cannot be compared to any modern piano. It could suit any serious player in terms of tone and touch. The condition is unbelievably original, and just has that air of being unusually well-kept and treasured.The photos shown are as it came in before some cleaning and tidying-up.
Hire price: launch price of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 650.00.
Sale price: R 73 000.00 (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.
Sale price: R 36 000.00 (incl. VAT).

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.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 510.00.
Sale price: R 41 500.00 (incl. VAT).



JAE 605 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Manufactured in Japan. Serial number 1 501 511, built in 1972. Spinet-model, refinished in high-gloss black, this is a most attractive, compact design.
(Note the reflection of the floor on the on the piano).
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 550.00.
Sale price: R 37 500.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 743 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with stool.  Serial number: 894505. This piano was manufactured in Japan and has a recently re-polished mahogany casing (June 2018). It is in an extremely clean condition (as purchased). The piano has 88 keys and three pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 108 cm, width of 147 cm and a depth of 57 cm.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 2 150.00 and a monthly charge of R 750.00.
Sales price R 37 500.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 710 Young Chang (Relabelled Bernard Steiner) Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number 799263; Model U121. As Bernhard Steiner is not a factory but a brand name we assume this to have been built by the well-known Korean piano maker Young Chang. This would date the piano to a build year of around 1977. The piano is finished in walnut. Its condition is extremely good, showing very little use and obviously good care. It is very comparable to other well-known Eastern makes of piano. In fact, it's tone makes it superior to some examples from the best-known makers in Japan, it certainly is a premier quality piano. The piano has 88 keys and 3 pedals. The dimensions of the piano are: a height of 121 cm; a width of 151 cm and a depth of 63 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 550.00.
Sale price: R 40 000.00 (incl. VAT).



Contact Jacqueline: jacqueline@eshelbypianos.com or 0823486131.

JAE 814 Kawai, KG1, Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. Model KG1 L8, serial number: 519 581. This piano was built in Japan in 1971 and has a high-gloss ebony casing. One previous owner since new. The piano required no more than a good service since we purchased it - the condition is virtually as new.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 950.00 and monthly charge of R 2 100.00.

DE 926 Metzler Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 65163. This piano has small proportions and is finished in a French Provincial, lightly distressed painted finish, typically whiteover grey paint. This is currently a very fashionable finish and this sort of grand piano is ever-popular and very sellable. The dimensions of this piano are: width of 146 cm and a depth of 1.4 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 500.00 and monthly charge of R 1 250.00.
Sales price: R 60 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 921 Schiedmayer and Sons Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. This is a 1968 model with cabriole legs and a traditional lyre-shaped pedal lyre. With a dark walnut casing, it is a lovely piano, internally virtually as new, casing re-polished. It is approximately 1.8 m long.

Hire price: launch charge of R 2 500.00 and monthly charge of R 1 950.00.
Sales price: R 185 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 928 Steck Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. Although you would hardly notice, it is interesting to know that this grand piano was originally a pianola, but the pianola mechanism has been removed. This piano has a lightish mahogany casing. Manufactured in America, likely New York, this is a very good quality piano. Generally, American pianos have a very good reputation. The piano is of quite large dimentions, with large fluted gate leg design (double legs) giving it a very Victorian appearance and a masculine antique feel about it.
Hire price: launch price of R 2 500.00 and monthly charge of R 950.00.
Sale price: R 70 250.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 904 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. Built in New York in 1933. Model M. Mahogany casing. This piano has been refurbished to include new hammer shanks and flanges. Ivory keys. A one-family owned instrument from new.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 3 950.00 and monthly charge of R 2 950.00.
Sale price of R 336 500.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 909 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 291133. This is an exceptionally rare "modern" model S grand, built in 1938. The case-design is extremely unusual, so much so that we nor otherinterested parties at the time the piano was offered for sale, believed it to be original, however the authenticity was confirmed by Steinways themselves, and the casing is correct.It is a New York edition. Steinway grands tend to look like Steinway grands -with the exception of veneer choices, finished colour, and occasional Chippendale (Cabriole leg) models - most follow the same pattern. To find something like this is remarkable, and it might be said, not to be repeated, in South Africa. Being a true statement piece, retaining its design presence and collectible appeal, this surely has to be an investment for the future.
The casing is currently in walnut, according to the previous owner, his dad received it in black, and Steinway's report confirms this, so it is probably not in its original guise. It could be taken back to black if required, however it looks wonderful as it stands.
There is no major internal work needed, again, we would rather see the original integrity of the instrument kept and restoring it should detract from the value rather than add to it.
Hire price: launch charge of R 3950.00 and monthly charge of R 2950.00.
Sale price: R 455 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 913 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 256 103; Model M. This piano was built in Hamburg, Germany, in 1927. It has a mahogany casing that is a hand- finished French polish, giving a lower lustre, more authentic look, which is less perfect than a sprayed one but has an obvious, natural appeal. This is another exceptionally nice, original piano. The piano has had practically no repair work bar a major service. Unspoilt examples like this are increasingly rare and show all of the character the Steinway make still retains.
Hire price: launch charge of R 3 950.00 and monthly charge of R 2 950.00.
Sales price: R 365 000.00 (incl. VAT).



Contact details for monthly piano hire:

Jacqueline, 0823486131 (Calls/WhatsApp/Sms) or jacqueline@eshelbypianos.com

Details regarding Eshelby Pianos Piano Rental in Johannesburg and Pretoria:

Hiring a piano is a great option if you are indecisive about which piano to buy, it is also a way to inexpensively see if a hobby is going to be long-term. If you decide to purchase a piano, most of our hire pianos are for sale. We currently have a variety of over 360 pianos good quality Standard Upright, Premier Upright, Artistically Finished and Grand Pianos hired out to areas in and around the Gauteng area - Johannesburg and Pretoria, including Krugersdorp. We service, restore and re-polish our pianos ourselves, as such are confident about the quality of our stock. All pianos supplied are of an under-damper design (unless specified otherwise); come with stools and are tuned to concert pitch.  

As soon as you choose a piano from the detailed list of pianos currently available (above) let us know which piano you would like to hire, we will email you a hire agreement; once we have been emailed the required documents and the launch payment reflects in our account, we will arrange for the delivery of the piano to your residence.