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 373 Challen Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 85813. This Model T4XB1 Challen piano was manufactured in London, in 1958. It has a “Pregnant Lady” design of structure and a mahogany casing that has just been re-polished (June 2017). With a good-quality inner build (one of the reasons why Challen pianos are so popular), fresh casing, crisp, brighter tone and a medium to heavy touch, this is a very good choice for a piano. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 115 cm, width of 146 cm and a depth of 57 cm. This piano will only be available for hire towards the end of November 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 405.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.

DE 294 Ernst Kaps Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 36068. This tall piano has an interesting and unusual inlay and detail in the top, front panel. It has a mahogany finish with lovely variation. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 131.5 cm, width of 147.5 cm and depth of 66 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and a monthly charge of R 385.00 for the first six months, afterwhich the price will revert to R 405.00.

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: launch charge of R 995.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.

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: launch charge of R 995.00 and a monthly charge of R 395.00.
Sale price: R 35 000.00 (incl. VAT).

 DE 363 Eavestaff Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 160073. This piano was manufactured in 1954, in London, England and has a mahogany casing. It has a firm touch, 85 keys and two pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 108 cm, width of 138 cm and a depth of 51 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.

JAE 36 Gooldini Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.

Although this piano is not English, it has a Victorian style to it. 

Note the inlay. Ivory keys. Not just a good piano, but such a beautiful piece as well.

Hire price: launch charge of R 395.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.



DE 333 Hermann MayrUpright Pianoforte with stool . Serial number: 632413. It would appear that this piano was built in Germany, but is unusual in its build, so is possibly a late model Eastern European piano; it is likely that it was manufactured in Russia. It is an all-round very smart piano. The high gloss mahogany casing is extremely clean and impressive looking. A tall piano at 121 cm tall. The tone is excellent and has a big piano sound. The piano has 88 keys - with a heavier touch weight - and three pedals. The dimensions of this piano are a: height of 121 cm, width of 145 cm and depth of 61 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 32 500.00 (incl. VAT).



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.

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. This piano will only be available for hire towards the end of November 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 395.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.

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: launch charge of R 1 150.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.

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: launch charge of R 1 185.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.
Sale price: R 35 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 248 Knight Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 516273. Knights are one of our favourite makes of pianos. They are a high-quality make! This is a beautiful piano with its outer design and additional refined details. It is also a medium to smaller sized piano which would suit most households. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 110 cm, width of 140 cm and a depth of 54 cm. This piano will only be available for hire towards the end of November 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 405.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.



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. 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).

DE 279 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: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.



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: launch charge of R 1 185.00 and monthly charge of R 350.00 for the first six months, afterwhich the price will revert to R 395.00.
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. This piano will only be available for hire towards the end of November 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 395.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.

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: launch charge of R 1 185.00 and a 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 1215.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.
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. This piano will only be available for hire towards the end of November 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 405.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.

DE 338 Otto Bach Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 68636. Wow! This is a beautiful example of the Otto Bach make with its good form; dainty, curved, Queen Anne legs and the finishing touch of the whispy frame on the top and bottom panel.

Hire price: launch charge of R 405.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.

DE 368 Otto Bach Upright Pianoforte with stool. 

Serial number: 26264. This piano has a walnut casing. This piano will only be available for hire towards the end of November 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 405.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.



JAE 101 Rippen Upright Pianoforte with stool.

Serial number: 1372.

This piano was manufactured in Holland and 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: launch charge of R 1 185.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 29 500.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 191 Rippen Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 20479. This small and attractive piano has a mahogany casing and Queen Anne legs. It has 85 keys, with a medium to heavier touch, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 108.5 cm, width of 146 cm and a depth of 51 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 405.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 32 000.00 (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 340 Rogers, George and Sons Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 44971 56378. This piano was manufactured in London and its re-polished casing is of figured walnut in a dark brown hue. This is one of the nicest British pianos we have. The build quality is outstanding. The tone is bright and lively without being brash, with a medium to lighter touch, it feels like a piano that is a joy to play. It has 85 keys and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 119 cm, a width of 137 cm and a depth of 60 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 30 000.00 (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. This piano will only be available for hire towards the end of November 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 405.00 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: launch charge of R 1 185.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.
Sale price: R 26 000.00 (incl. VAT).



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. This piano will only be available for hire towards the end of November 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 405.00 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: launch charge of R 1 185.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.

DE 264 Weber Upright Pianoforte with stool. Manufactured in 1914, Serial number 71278. This is a nice, older-looking, mahogany-cased piano with a strong tone. Its panels have an almost Art Noveau design to them. This piano will only be available for hire towards the end of November 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 405.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.

JAE 07 Wurlitzer Upright Piano with matching stool. This is a Spinet-style, American piano. It has a very attractive, compact shape and mahogany casing. Wurlitzer’s were a favourite among Jazz and club pianists, one great advantage being that the pianist could see his audience and fellow musicians over the top of the piano. They are full of life and character, and as tough as nails! This piano will only be available for hire towards the end of November 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 395.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.

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.

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 519 Challen Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 83680; 84642. This piano was manufactured in London and has been re-polished to a high gloss white (October 2019). The structure of the piano has been dubbed the "Pregnant Lady" due to the side profile.  This type of Challen is one of our most popular models, especially so in this clean and compact Art Deco style. Challen is one of the nicest quality pianos available. It has 85 keys, with a medium to lighter touch, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 105 cm, a width of 134.5 cm and a depth of 52.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 485.00.
Sale price: R 36 000.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 520 Dietman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 56114. This piano was manufactured in South Africa. The casing of this piano was re-polished to a high-gloss white finish (October 2019) as gloss-white pianos are in extremely high demand. Dietmann is a higher quality piano when compared to other brands made in the same factory. The touch is silky smooth with a medium weight key. It has 88 keys and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 115 cm, a width of 144 cm and a depth of 58.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 485.00.
Sale price: R 36 000.00 (incl. VAT).

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. This piano will only be available for hire from mid-December 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 550.00 and monthly charge of R 550.00.



DE 507 Ennis & Co Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 53769. Built in the 1920's, these American pianos have a wonderful reputation in the trade for great reliability and longevity. This is a full sized upright and has an excellent rich tone. The piano has been re-finished in the Gris Belge shade of Rubio Monocoat, it has the very sought-after look of a washed timber. It has 88 keys, with a medium weight touch, and 3 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 132.5 cm; a width of 152.5 cm and a depth of 67 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 500.00.
Sale price: R 42 500.00 (incl. VAT).

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, 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, width of 144 cm and a depth of 55.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 425.00.
Sale price: R 32 000.00 (incl. VAT).

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.
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).



JAE 415 Wurlitzer Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 218185. This was a much treasured piano by its previous owner who had it for about sixty years. The piano was re-painted with chalk paint (September 2017) with a grey-brown undercoat and a pure white top coat. The piano has not been disressed to reveal the undercoat. One can see the original finish in the photo to the far left. Although the piano had obvious appeal with the original casing, the casing was worn and needed to be revitalised. It now looks very smart with the modern chalk paint combined with the bronze details. The piano is made by a very well-known manufacturer, Wurlitzer, in America; it is compact and sure to be a talking point in anyone's house! The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 95 cm, width of 146 cm and a depth of 63 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 250.00 and monthly charge of R 425.00.

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.

JAE 618 Blüthner Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.
This piano was manufactured in Germany and has a Rosewood casing.

This premier piano is of outstanding quality! It stands 130 cm tall.

This piano will only be available for hire from towards the end of November 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 800.00 and monthly charge of R 800.00.

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).



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 piano has 3 pedals. 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.
Sale price: R 35 000.00 (incl. VAT).

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 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 740 Niendorf Upright Pianoforte with stool.Serial number: 13109. This is a typically over-engineered German piano of outstanding quality. It is in original condition throughout, including its ivory keys. The piano has 85 keys, with a medium touch, a wonderfully rich and warm tone (which only this type and quality of piano can deliver) and two pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 130 cm, width of 155 cm and a depth of 65.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 500.00.
Sale price: R 39 000.00 (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. This piano will only be available for hire from towards the end of November 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 525.00 and monthly charge of R 525.00.

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 620 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 400577. This spinet model piano was manufactured in Japan in 1965 and has a mahogany casing. The piano has 88 keys, with a heavier touch, and 3 pedals (the middle pedal lifts the bass dampers). 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.
Sale price: R 32 000.00 (incl. VAT).

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. This piano will only be available for hire from towards the end of November 2019.

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

DE 715 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 10839. This spinet model Yamaha piano was manufactured in Japan. It has a two-tone casing: the bottom door and sides are black and the rest of the piano has a walnut casing. It has 88 keys, with a heavier touch, and 3 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 92 cm, width of 145 cm and a depth of 68 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 525.00.
Sale price: R 35 000.00 (incl. VAT).

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 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 764 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 38021. This Model U1 Yamaha piano was manufactured in Japan. It has its original mahogany casing polish. This is a superb example of this sought-after model. These earlier models are often preferred for their rounded tone, more mellow than a newer Yamaha. The piano was purchased from an elderly couple in Johannesburg, married for 60 years, they bought this piano new. It shows practically no use and was never moved from the house until we bought it. We even have the original key. The piano stands at 121 cm tall; has 88 keys, with a medium to heavier touch, and 2 pedals.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 1 000.00.
Sale price: R 50 000.00 (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.

This piano will only be available for hire from towards the end of November 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 575.00 and monthly charge of R 575.00.



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 918 C. Bechstein Grand Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 152722. This Bechstein model L Grand pianoforte was manufactured in

Berlin and has the much desired high-gloss black finish. It is a very rare find. Pianos like this just do not come onto the market very often. It is in a lovely and unrestored condition.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2950.00 and monthly charge of R 2950.00.



DE 927 Pohlman Grand Pianoforte with matching stool.

This piano has been painted with Annie Sloan's Aubasson Blue shade of chalk paint (February 2017) - the colour that has become our most popular painted finish. 

The grand piano is small, modern and fashionable.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 500.00 and monthly charge of R 950.00.



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 914 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool.

Serial number: 388838. Built in Hamburg in the 1964. Model S. This small grand piano has a high-gloss black casing. The sound projected by it is remarkable.
Hire price: launch charge of R 3 950.00 and monthly charge of R 2 950.00.



DE 910 Wurlitzer Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. Made in the U.S.A., this piano has lovely proportions and a walnut casing.

This piano has remained in one family since new, some history is available. The condition remains most original. American pianos like this are rare in our market, and are of excellent quality. They have a generally acclaimed reputation in the trade for great reliability and strength. This would be very hard to beat.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 500.00 and monthly charge of R 1 400.00.



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 410 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.