JAE 628 Baldwin Acrosonic Upright Pianoforte and stool. Importantly, this is a standard height piano known as a Console model; most Acrosonics we have seen are of the Spinet version. This is a remarkable piano of a very high quality and finish, with a lively and substantial tone. We feel it rivals any American made piano that we have tried, including a very similar model from arguably the best maker of pianos in the world. The staining of the case is to a mahogany colour, although the veneer is a figured walnut with very beautiful graining. The immense detail on the piano make it extremely attractive and must have cost a premium when new. The piano has 88 keys (with ivory), with a medium to lighter touch, and 3 pedals. The middle pedal lifts the bass dampers and is not a dampening pedal. The dimensions of this piano are a height of 112 cm, a width of 145,5 cm and a depth of 65 cm.
Hire price: launch price of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 575.00.
Sale price: R 46 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 527 Bernhard Steiner Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 129472. This particular piano is probably made by Kemble given the design and frame features. The delicate frame in its front panel and its Queen Anne legs make it really attractive. However, unusually if so, it has a Renner, top class action. It's a wonderful piano which feels of quality when played. Refinished in Annie Sloan English Yellow chalk paint (02/2021), this piano is bright and cheerful. It has 88 keys - with a medium to slightly heavier touch - and 2 pedals. The dimensions are: a height of 114 cm, a width of 142 cm and a depth of 54 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 450.00.

JAE 423 Dietmann Upright Pianoforte with stool.

This is a premier quality piano with a heavier touch, well suited to a more experienced player. It has been painted a 'bath' blue over a beige-grey, the top coat has been very subtly distressed to reveal the undercoat. It has a remarkable presence. The piano has a richer, but bright, tone, 88 keys and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 117 cm, width of 144.5 cm and a depth of 58 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 460.00.

DE 726 Dietmann Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. This premier quality piano has a lovely structure and is a high quality piano, fitted with a Renner action. The additional detail in the casework alone would have made this a more expensive, superior model. The condition is superb, being a one-owner piano from new. When played, it becomes immediately obvious that this is a higher-quality piano than is usual.
Hire price: launch price of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 475.00.

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 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 425.00.
Sale price: R 38 000.00 (incl. VAT).



JAE 611 Ed. Seiler Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 6235/86036. This piano was manufactured in Denmark during the 1950's. Beautiful quality. Mahogany casing with Queen Anne legs, and moulding-detail on panel. It has 85 keys and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 112 cm, 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 45 000.00 (incl. 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. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 126 cm, a width of 151 cm and a depth of 67 cm.
Hire price: launch price of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 550.00.

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. The piano has 85 keys - with a medium touch weight - and 2 pedals. The dimesions of this piano are: a height of 128 cm, a width of 147 cm and a depth of 62.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 475.00.
This piano is not for sale.



DE 723 Fritz Kuhla Upright Piano with stool. This piano was built in Langlau, Germany, in 1952. It is a Model U, standing, 1.2m tall. This is one of the few pianos that retains the character and quality of those built pre-war. It has a walnut casing and tropicalised keys.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 500.00.

DE 710 Gors and Kallmann Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial numbers: 33485 and 3158. This is a very attractive piano with refined details in the casing - certainly a beautiful one suited to someone interested in antiques.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 475.00.

DE 712 Gors and Kallmann Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 34 579. This piano was built around 1898 in Germany. It has a spectacular monastic-style, rosewood casing, inlays on the panels and even candle-holders. This is 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. It is 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.



DE 783 Görs and Kallmann Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Görs and Kallmann pianos vary in terms of quality because they were manufactured in so many different factories. This piano was built in South Africa, is a premier example of the make, and is a mid-1980's model. It has a simple modern structure with a mahogany casing. It is comparable in condition to new.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 450.00.
Sale price: R 30 000.00 (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 price of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 575.00.

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 price of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 450.00.
Sale price: R 36 000.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 762 Ibach (Rud. Ibach) Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial numbers: 104289; 93 618. This is a "treasure" of a piano; a proper Ibach, of very fine quality. German pianos are rare on our market, especially post-war, later models like this. Ibach is one of the most historic and renowned German piano builders. The piano is fitted with a Renner action. The quality of a piano like this surpasses expectations. It shows in the attention to detail and wonderful sound and touch. It has a very compact design, with a richer tone than one would expect from a small piano, and an unusually light colour walnut casing make it aesthetically pleasing as well. A lovely thing! The piano has 88 keys, with a heavier touch as sought by many students and teachers, and 3 pedals. Please note though that the sostenuto/practice pedal rail inside is operated by hand. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 101 cm, a width of 142 cm and a depth of 53 cm.
Hire price: launch price of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 475.00.
Sale price: R 39 500.00 (incl. VAT).



JAE 626 Kawai (relabelled 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, not a Spinet). It is really a lovely-looking, small, premier-quality piano.
Hire price: launch price of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 650.00.
Sale price: R 40 000.00 (incl. VAT).

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 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 500.00.
Sales price R 34 000.00 (incl. VAT).



JAE 621 Knight Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 26106. This really lovely little piano is an English-manufactured premier version, with clean lines. It is a smart, modern-looking piano that was re-polished by Eshelby Pianos. The photograph on the left shows the dulled original finish and the photographs on the top right show the revitalised beautiful mahogany casing. The 88 keys, with a medium touch weight, and 2 pedals reveal a rich and lively tone. Its dimensions are: a height of 102 cm, a width of 140 cm and a depth of 53 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 450.00.



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 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 450.00.
Sale price: R 36 000.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 708 Niendorf (Gebr. Niendorf) Upright Pianoforte

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



DE 697 Petrof Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number 75799. It was built in then Czechoslovakia in 1965. Petrof is an extremely old and we'll established piano maker of great repute. We see very few in South Africa and they are always sought after. This one is something rather special, especially when looking at the linear veneering in its mahogany casing. It has 88 keys; a medium, firmer touch; two pedals and a wonderfully rounded tone with a depth seldom heard on non-European made instruments.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 575.00.
Sale price: R 45 000.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 736 Rolex Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 20742. Rolex, built by the Nigashi-Nihon factory of Japan. Designated the Rolex-Royal, model KP-33, this lovely piano must be the flagship model in their range as it's a full size upright with a clearly expensive build and finish. As far as we can deduce, it was probably made in the early 2000 s, only because there is a 2007 certificate with it, listed as a second hand piano sold. The casing is very unusual for a newer piano with much detail; the high gloss finish is superb. We see no reason this piano couldn't be favourably compared to anything else on the market. It is almost like an old German piano in a modern case with an unused action. Furthermore, it is fitted with Renner hammers, which denotes the best quality on any piano. It is really lovely. The piano has 88 keys, with a medium to firm touch, and 3 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 132 cm, a width of 156 cm and a depth of 63 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 850.00.
Sale price: R 52 000.00 (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 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 600.00.

DE 774 Sandner Upright Pianoforte and stool. Although manufactured in China, it is bristling with notifications accentuating the German involvement and parts used. This piano is as new. Bought for a daughter who did not proceed to use it after her first year which explains the absolutely unused condition of the piano. The high gloss ebony casing is, as far as we can see, perfect. It is a very impressive looking instrument and is tall, at 126 cm high, which gives it great presence and a powerful tone - a strong tone with a pleasant lack of tinniness one might expect. The gloss black casing with accents in burr walnut and brass, it's really quite a statement. The touch is extremely smooth and consistent with a medium to heavier weight which should suit more serious students and pianists alike. This piano has 88 keys and 3 pedals. The width is 153 cm and the depth 62 cm.
Hire price: a launch charge of R2150.00 and a monthly charge of R750.00.
Sale price: R60 000.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 608 Schiedmayer and Sohne Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 54091. Built in 1952 in Stuttgart, Germany, this beautiful piano is a great example of a later model German piano, with all of the quality one could expect. It is extremely difficult to find a better choice than this sort of remarkable quality piano, especially in such a very un-used state.
As people don't generally know many piano brands, this type of instrument is often overlooked which is a travesty as it is superior to the makes people do largely recognise. It really is worth viewing our Piano Gallery range of Schiedmayer Pianos (owned or previously owned by Eshelby Pianos) as they are so varied in appearance and all have such obvious consideration to detail.
Mahogany cased, this piano is highly attractive with Queen Anne legs, decorated frames and additional details like the carved wood at the edges of the keys. It has a wonderfully rich and rounded tone as only a high-quality German piano offers - the smooth sound that merges with the natural environment.
This piano has 88 keys with a heavier weight providing excellent practice touch for someone looking to develop technique. The naturals are ivory clad. It has 3 pedals. The piano's dimensions are a height of 115 cm; a width of 148.5 cm and a depth of 58 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 550.00.

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 brighter and lively tone. It has 85 keys, with a medium to lighter touch, and 2 pedals. This piano's dimensions are: height of 130 cm, width of 151 cm and depth of 64 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 450.00.
This piano is not for sale.



DE 773 Steiner Upright and stool. Serial number 172849. We strongly suspect this piano to be an Eastern European made piano and then relabelled Steiner, probably made well into the 2000's. In extremely new condition, it is a nice quality piano in an extremely desirable aesthetic. The tone is pleasantly lively without harshness. The piano has 88 keys - with a medium touch weight - and 3 pedals. Its dimensions are a height of 104 cm, a width of 145 cm and a depth of 54.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 550.00.
Sale price: R38 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 751 Steinway and Sons Upright Pianoforte with stool. This compact piano has a walnut casing and is designed in the Art Deco style. Even though it is a smaller piano it still has a remarkable tone and on the piano it states that it has an acceerated action and one can really feel this in its very quick response. This is a proper, professional, premier standard of piano that would suit any player.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 3 500.00 followed with a monthly charge of R 1 500.00.
Sale price: R 140 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 786 Steinway and Sons Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 217 032. This Model K Vertegrand piano was manufactured in New York, in 1923. Its casing has been re-polished to a high-gloss black finish (2019) - view how the side and top of the piano almost disappears as it reflects the light wall behind the piano. The back of this piano is in excellent condition there is no need to spoil the originality. This is a top model Steinway Upright. The action is being refurbished to include new hammers and damper felts.The keys retain their ivory coverings.This piano has 88 keys and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 132 cm, a width of 154 cm and a depth of 68.5 cm.
Sale price: R 165 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 791 Steinway and Sons upright piano and stool. Serial number: 291307. Model Z Steinways are extremely scarce. This Model Z Steinway was built in Hamburg, Germany in 1938.This is often considered the Golden Age of piano building, the time, effort and expense attached to instruments of this period is unsurpassed. The quality of design, materials and craftsmanship has surely never been exceeded. This remarkably modern-looking and compact Steinway is something special! Smaller German Steinways are especially rare in South Africa, and this clean design in gloss black (re-polished October 2019) is superb. The phrase "quality speaks for itself " has never been truer. The piano somehow draws one to it. A typical Steinway touch, on the heavier side, with an amazing action make this a consideration for any serious player. It has a wonderful, rich medium tone range with lots of potential for expression. The piano has 88 keys, with the naturals in original ivory, and 2 pedals.The dimensions of this piano are a: height of 115 cm; width of 150.5 cm and depth of 60.5 cm.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 3 500.00 followed with a monthly charge of R 1 500.00.
Sale price: R 142 500.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 792 Steinway and Sons Upright Pianoforte with stool.
This Steinway Upright is an exemplary example of the prestigious make of piano, that with it being a Model K - it is largely considered to be the ultimate upright piano, the benchmark piano. It was built in 1925, in Hamburg, Germany.
The casing is finished with a high-gloss ebony, currently the most sought after appearance. It is really difficult to take photographs of proper high gloss finishes - as one can tell looking at the ones with this piano - and it can be difficult seeing refined details. This is one of the most scarce pianos in the market.
A new Model K Steinway Upright Piano would be in excess of R 500 000.00.
Sale price: R 165 000.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 623 Yamaha (Relabelled 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.

JAE 635 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 972024. This spinet model piano was manufactured in Japan in 1969. Simple and smaller this piano would fint in most homes. We will add more photographs and details as time allows.
Hire price:launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 650.00.

DE 693 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 6104060. This Yamaha was manufactured in Japan in around 2005. It is in mint condition and has only had one owner since purchased. As shown by the photograph, the casing is a brilliant high gloss black. It would be fair to say that it is basically a new piano - an extremely rare find, like ‘gold’ in terms of demand in the market.
Sale price: R95 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 699 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: D1978634. This model U1 Yamaha was manufactured in Japan. It has a satin walnut case. The model U1 Yamaha is generally considered to be one of the best upright pianos for teaching and studios: the professional quality upright. The piano is in original condition and is quite unusual in this darker walnut case. The tone is typical of an older Yamaha being richer and more mellow if compared to modern examples. The piano has 88 keys, with a medium weight touch, and 3 pedals. The dimensions are: a height of 121 cm; a width of 150,5 cm and a depth of 63 cm.
Hire price:launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 1 000.00.
Sale price: R 62 000.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 706 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: B 165801. This piano was manufactured in Japan and has what is referred to as an 'American Walnut' finish - a light, walnut casing. This must be one of the loveliest Spinet model designs produced with such beautiful proportions and elegant stance. This piano has clearly been dearly loved and remains in wonderful condition. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 93 cm (excluding the music desk), width of 145 cm and a depth of 88 cm.
Hire price:launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 750.00.



DE 758 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: M3514417. This model U1 piano was manufactured in Japan, in 1982. The U1 Yamaha has an amazing reputation and is considered the Professional standard upright piano. This one is particularly good. It has a hammer containing a blue underfelt, which appears to be a special range, and the serial number beginning ""M", which from the many U1's we've seen, this indicates that it has an especially rich tone, which many similar pianos lack, for being a bit tinny. The high gloss, mahogany casing makes it even better as few people realise the additional cost of a wood-finish piano when compared to black, as veneers have to be prepared and matched and the finish needs to be perfect, whereas in black finishes these details are not important. The condition is virtually as-new. The soft-pedal packing block hadn't even been removed, which must show the lack of use the piano has had... These pianos are really difficult to find and sell unbelievably well at ever increasing values. This piano has 88 keys and 3 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 121 cm, width of 150.5 cm and a depth of 61 cm.
Hire price:launch charge of R 3 500.00 and monthly charge of R 1 400.00.
Sale price: R 85 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 767 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 4047771, Model U1 A. This piano was manufactured in Japan, in 1985, and has a rare, walnut casing with matching stool. The condition is as close to new as one could expect. We know the history of this piano since new. As dealers we jump at the chance to buy pianos like this, they are very scarce and always costly to get, but are so because they are so sought after. This is the "professional" model Yamaha upright. A wood finish piano is always significantly more expensive than one in black as the right veneers have to be sought and even matched. Whereas, with a black casing, there is no need to perfect the casing to this degree. This piano has 88 keys, with a medium to heavier touch, and 3 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 121 cm, width of 150.5 cm and a depth of 61 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 1200.00.
Sale price: R 85 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 775 Yamaha Upright and stool. Serial Number 700641; Model No. M2. This Yamaha was manufactured in Japan. It is unusual because it is a Console model as well as being finished in a white pearlescent wrap. This is the first wrapped piano we have seen and it certainly makes a statement with the shimmering finish. In lovely and internally original condition, this rare model gives the aesthetic appeal of a stylish piano with the universal appeal of a Yamaha piano, which are usually very plain in style, whilst retaining the typically brighter, cheerful Yamaha tone. The piano has 88 keys, with a medium to heavier touch weight and 3 pedals. Its dimensions are a height of 108 cm, a width of 150 cm and a depth of 58 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 900.00.
Sale price: R 58 000.00 (incl. VAT).

 JAE 610 Young Chang (rebranded 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.