Eshelby Pianos
South Africa
ph: 0823486131
alt: 0826753549
jacqueli
Grand Pianos
for Hire & Sale
Grand Pianos for Hire and Sale
The pianos for hire and sale listed here are stock at the time of the last website update. We may have other pianos available and we also have knowledge of others that are for sale privately.
View our details about piano hire in short at the bottom of the page or in more detail on the monthly piano hire FAQ & More Information sub-page.
Please call, WhatsApp or email us for any queries relating to pianos or antiques. We have a quality stock of pianos, but viewing of these pianos is by appointment only.
Contact Jacqueline for more details regarding monthly piano hire:
0823486131 or jacqueline@eshelbypianos.com
Contact Deon for all other queries:
0826753549 or deon@eshelbypianos.com
DE 955 Allison Grand and stool. We will be adding the details as time allows.
DE 923 Bluthner Grand and stool. We will be adding the details as time allows.
DE 901 Carl Ecke Grand Pianoforte with stool. The piano was built in Germany in the 1930's. The German pianos of this era were largely of top quality and this one does not disappoint. 
This piano was in obvious need of case restoration and a repolish (see the photos to the left), as well as internal restoration. It has now been repolished to a high gloss white finish (August 2022). This is a very unusual grand, known as a symmetrical grand, a design where 
both bass and treble sides are curved. We have only had one other grand built in this way, in stock, before. To have something different, but of such superior quality, is special. Carl Ecke is a highly prized maker of pianos and this is sure to be one of the pianos we will always remember. It has obvious collectors’ appeal and would be a talking point in any setting. The beauty is exceeded by the fact that this is a really good instrument beyond being a wonderful decorators’ piece. We are currently busy with the internal restoration as time allows. Its small dimensions of a width of 143.5 cm and a length of 148 cm make it especially saleable. The piano has 85 keys and a beautifully mellow - yet strong - tone. The silky touch of a medium to heavier weight make it quite alluring to play.
Hire price: launch charge of R 3550.00 and monthly charge of R 2500.00.
Sale price R 165 000.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 952 Challen Grand and stool. We will be adding the details as time allows.
DE 953 Challen Grand Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 81206. This Challen was 
manufactured in London in 1955. It has a beautiful figured walnut case, note the photo taken of the 
top showing the beautiful book-matched veneer, which follows through over the fallboard. This quality of veneering is an art to achieve. Showing traditional craftsmanship, hand-built care and attention to detail, a beautiful piece. This is genuinely one of the cleanest pianos we have had, the all original 
condition is quite astonishing. It is a true baby grand being just 128 cm long and 144 cm in width. These small grands are ever popular as they offer the classic look everyone loves but don't always have room for. The tone is cheerful being neither too bright nor too mellow. It has 88 keys, with a medium touch weight - lighter than on the average grand piano, and 2 pedals.
Hire price: launch charge of R 3250.00 and monthly charge of R 1300.00.
DE 916 Ibach Grand Pianoforte with stool. This piano is currently being restored, view more details in the grands section of our Pianos Under Restoration page.
DE 932 Rud. Ibach Grand Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 83747. This piano was built in Germany in 1921. Ibach is one of Germany's best-known piano builders. The casing is extremely elegant, having a light, well-proportioned feel. It has 88 keys, in ebony 
and ivory, and two pedals.
This is a nice sized piano at 180 cm in length and 151 cm in width. It is very original condition is a
testament to being well kept and lightly used.
We feel to simply give the piano a major service and cleaning, as to undertake any major repair seems unnecessary and adds cost but not value-to-use.
We will point out any age-related condition "faults" to prospective buyers. Such as a few blemishes on the ebony casing, a soundboard crack et cetera, and show why we feel these don't warrant repair.
Hire price: launch charge of R 3250.00 and monthly charge of R 2150.00.
Sale price: R 132 000.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 946 Ibach Grand and stool. We will be adding the details as time allows.
DE 938 Kawai Grand and stool. We will be adding the details as time allows.
DE 927 Pohlman Grand Pianoforte
with matching stool. This piano has been painted with Annie Sloan's Aubasson Blue (February 2017) - the colour that has become our most popular painted finish. The grand piano is small, modern and fashionable.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 3250.00 followed by a monthly charge of R 975.00.
DE 933 Schimmel Grand Pianoforte with stool. This piano is currently being restored, view more details in the grands section of our Pianos Under Restoration page.
DE 949 Schimmel Grand and stool. We will be adding the details as time allows.
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 912 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool. This is a Model S (what is commonly
referred to as a ‘baby grand’) and has a mahogany casing. The piano has a width of approximately 1.5 m and a depth of approximately 1.6 m.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 3950.00 and a monthly charge of R 2950.00 for the first eight months.
Sale price: R 350 000.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 915 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool. This piano is currently being restored, view more details in the grands section of our Pianos Under Restoration page.
DE 922 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 219271. This Model M, 170 cm, Steinway was built in New York in 1923. It has a walnut casing and looks quite different. This piano has been extensively restored. The work done includes new hammers, shanks and flanges, new keytops, damper felts, repolishing and so on. It has a very bright, lively tone of great clarity as per the U.S. Steinway taste. The piano has 88 keys and 3 pedals.
DE 930 Steinway Grand Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 393074; Model S. This piano was manufactured in Hamburg, Germany, and was imported and sold by Bothners in November, 1969, for R 2996.00, to the family who sold it on to us recently (August 2018).
This is a very late model Steinway in South African terms, given how few were brought into and remain in the country.
The piano is in an untouched state presently. We will have to re-polish the mahogany casing as the original polyester finish has cracked, a common problem with that finish over time. If purchased before doing so, we'd like to offer the buyer the choice of finish.
The soundboard and components are in good condition, the soundboard varnish shows crackling, this is not detrimental, nor unusual, but we will probably re-do the varnish as it doesn't add to the aesthetic value of such a beautiful instrument.
The ivory keys are in wonderful condition without any replacement or chipping.
The action is in excellent condition, as are the felts. It would be entirely unnecessary to replace anything but the whole system will of course be fully serviced.
Sale price, including restoration work as discussed, is R 405 000.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 939 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool. This piano is currently being restored, view more details in the grands section of our Pianos Under Restoration page.
DE 944 Steinway Grand Pianoforte and stool. This piano is currently being restored, view more details in the grands section of our Pianos Under Restoration page.
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 3250.00 and monthly charge of R 1500.00.
Contact Jacqueline (0823486131) for piano rental in Johannesburg or Pretoria.
View more grand pianos which will be available soon on our Pianos Under Restoration page.
Eshelby Pianos
South Africa
ph: 0823486131
alt: 0826753549
jacqueli