Gallery of pianos starting with the letter S:



 Samick

Samick (rebranded Bernhard Steiner) Upright Pianoforte with stool. Relatively new piano in a dark walnut, high-gloss casing. One previous owner.

A very nice quality piano, comparable to other well- known Eastern makes. Very clean condition. Piano sold in 2016 (was JAE 323).



Sauter

DE 513 Sauter Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 11787/51. This is a premier quality piano manufactured in Germany. These pianos are still being manufactured today by the Sauter family, as far as we know. The current production is recognised as one of the best pianos in Europe. One of our clients visited the factory and was very impressed. Apparently they are currently manufacturing a huge upright piano with a great impact on the industry. However, there are very few Sauter pianos in South Africa. This particular one has come from a one-owner family, since new. The piano has a typical rich, mellow, German tone. The casing of the piano has just been painted with the “Morning Mist” shade of Rubio Monocoat (June 2018), this gives it a light, silver-grey finish. It has a light coating of the Monocoat so that the wood grain can be seen through it. We have found this product very popular as it gives the casing great variation of colour.  With the stylish structure and modern finish, this is a very attractive piano. The piano has 85 keys and a lighter to medium touch. The dimensions of the piano are: a height of 113 cm; a width of 141 cm and a depth of 56 cm.



DE 731 Sauter Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 24461. This piano was manufactured in 1961. Eshelby pianos re-polished this piano during April 2019. Previously referenced DE 731, this piano was sold in April 2019.  

Schiedmeyer, and Soehne: Factory was established in 1809, in West Germany.

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.

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 has ivory keys and a mahogany case. It is extremely difficult to find a better choice than this sort of piano. In a very un-used state. 

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.



DE 761 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. This is a remarkable piano and chose to have it in our house until it was hired out.



DE 921 Schiedmayer and Sons

Grand Pianoforte with matching stool.

This piano was manufactured in 1968.

The model has cabriole legs and a traditional lyre-shaped pedal lyre.

It has a dark walnut casing.

The piano is lovely, internally virtually as new, and casing re-polished.

It is approximately 1.8 m long.



 Schimmel

JAE 614 Schimmel Upright Pianoforte with stool.

This piano was manufactured in Germany and has a walnut casing.

The unique size and structure of this piano certainly gives it value.

It is something unique.

We are currently re-polishing this piano (May 2017).

HJG 31 Schimmel Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.

This German piano is a two-toned piano – ebony and yellow wood – and has a clear key cover (fall).

This piano’s dimensions are: width of 135 cm, height of 101 cm and depth of 50 cm.



DE 933 Schimmel Grand Pianoforte with stool. 

Schimmel Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 23776. I have only ever seen one of these pianos before. It is a true Mini-grand, but due to its remarkable design, has the tone quality of a much larger instrument, so is ideal for a small space. One generally loses tone in a small instrument, and this is generally the reason to avoid very small grands, however many people need the smaller grans due to space-issues, so this is a very rare combination of the ability to have the best of both. Schimmel is a very highly respected maker of pianos, they have over the years built some very Avant-Gard products, and have often focused on modernity, and unusual styling and new designs. This is not a gimmick, it is a proper, well thought-out and now collectable piano. Something like this is not going to be found easily again. This piano was sold.

Schimmel Grand Pianoforte with matching stool.

This piano was built in Braunsweig, Germany.
Polished black to a mirror finish.
This piano is in a very unused state and is a very high quality instrument.
It is very modern-looking.

The piano, previously referenced JAE 506, was sold in 2015.

 Schindhelm

HJG 86 Schindhelm Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 6642.

HJG 120 Schindhelm Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.

Scholze: Factory was established in Warnsdorf, in 1876. Since 1949 in Liberec-Ruprehtice, Katerinska 60, Czechoslovakia.

DE 204 Scholze Upright Pianoforte with stool.

Serial number: 44239. This piano was manufactured in 1960, in Czechoslovakia and has a walnut casing. They tend to have a heavier touch, and mellower tone.

  Schönberg

JAE 72 Schönberg Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. With an attractive dark brown, mahogany finish, this is a good, taller piano, with clean proportions. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 123 cm, width of 136 cm and depth of 60 cm.

Schröther

DE 224 R. Schröther Upright Pianoforte with stool.

This tall piano was manufactured in Germany in the 1920/30’s and has a rich tone. Its mahogany casing. The dimensions are: width of 1.47 m, height of 1.31 m and depth of 63 cm.



Schwechten

JAE 513 Schwechten Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. The piano has a medium gloss black satin finish. This is a medium sized well-considered Geman-made piano. This type of piano is seldom seen in South Africa. 

Seiler, Ed.: Factory was established in 1849, in Liegnitz, Germany; exhibited pianos in Philadelphia, Pa in 1876; was made in factory of BrodrJorgensen, Copenhagen, Denmark between the years of 1945-56. Made by Ed. Seiler Pianofortafabrik in W. Germany – owned by Steffen and Ursala Seiler.



JAE 20 Ed. Seiler Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. This piano was never destined for the hire market, due to being expensive to buy, and high resale value, but due to circumstances at the time, was hired out. These pianos are the top of the range in quality and design. 

DE 318 Ed. Seiler Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 52972. This piano was manufactured in 1919, in Germany and has a walnut casing.

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.

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.

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.





DE 714 Ed. Seiler Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 2053/83091. This superb, premier-quality piano is of Danish decent.  Seiler was one of the most respected German piano firms. They relocated to Copenhagen after the war. This one dates from the late 1960s. This beautiful piano with a subtle, attractive frame in the top panel and popular, Queen Anne legs was re-polished to a white satin finish in July 2017. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 105 cm, a width of 140 cm and a depth of 59 cm.

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.

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 a really 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 medium to lighter touch. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 105 cm; a width of 140 cm and a depth of 58.5 cm. This piano, previously referenced DE 749, was sold in 2019.



Ed. Seiler Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.

Previously referenced DE 706, sold in May 2017.
 

HJG 76 Ed. Seiler Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 55876.

HJG 81 Ed. Seiler Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.

Serial number: 53118.

This is a small pre-war German piano with two carvings on the top panel.

Its dimensions are: a height of 1.27 m, a width of 1.48 m and a depth of 65 cm.



Shug Söhn

Shug Söhn Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 181156. This is a German-made piano of expectedly high quality. The touch is a lighter-feel, and the tone a lovely rich, mellower one. This is a really lovely little piano. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 113 cm, width of 142.5 cm and a depth of 59 cm. Previously referenced DE 729, this piano was sold in March 2018.

Sponnagel, Eduard: Factory was established in 1866, in Leignitz, Germany.

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.

Squire, B. & Son: London, England 1829, see Kemble for more manufacturing details. 

 DE 235 B. Squire Upright Pianoforte with stool.

This piano was re-polished in January 2017 - the photos of the piano were of before it was re-polished. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 114 cm, width of 134 cm and a depth of 56 cm.

 JAE 436 B. Squire Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 78950. This piano has just been re-polished to a high gloss pure white finish (March 2018). It is a smaller piano with an impact. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 114 cm, width of 134 cm and depth of 56 cm.

HJG 10 B. Squire Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: S 2016.

HJG 87 B. Squire Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 78248.

B. Squire Upright Pianoforte with stool.

Serial number: 79 080. This piano was manufactured in London, in 1948, and has a mahogany casing, which was re-polished in July 2016. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 114 cm, width of 134 cm and a depth of 56 cm. This piano, previously referenced DE 210, was sold in April 2019.





Squire & Longson: London, England, see Kemble.

DE 282 Squire & Longson Upright Pianoforte with stool.

Serial number M3059, This piano was manufactured in London and has a mahogany finish. The design is extremely compact, and probably one of the smallest footprint pianos we have.

 Stahl

HJG 121 Stahl Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.

Serial number: 403/60988.

 Steck

JAE 15 Steck Upright Pianoforte with matching stool, London.

This is a lovely English piano with an unusual curved base - almost Art Deco. It has dark walnut casing and has been recently re-polished.

 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.

JAE 76 Steck Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 146 805. This Steck upright was manufactured in 1942 by George Steck and Co. based in New York. It is a lovely-looking piano with a mahogany casing, attractive legs and a smaller structure. The dimensions of this piano are: height of 94 cm, width of 145 cm and depth of 59 cm.

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



DE 201 Steck Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial numbers: 12827 and 577. This piano was manufactured in London and has a mahogany casing showing a pleasant patina. It has a wonderfully rich and mellow tone and 85 keys.  The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 123.5 cm, width of 143 cm and a depth of 64 cm.

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.

HJG 107 Steck Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.

Serial number: 511116. The piano was made in England, manufactured by The Aeolian Company (GB) Ltd. 

 It is a small Art décor piano with a curved bottom panel. This is a small piano with a light casing. This piano’s dimensions are: width of 1 m 40 cm, height of 1 m 13 cm and depth of 51 cm.

 Steinberg

HRE 25 Steinberg Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 2035.

HRE 20 Steinfeld Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 36803.

  Steinhoff

HRE 15 Steinhoff Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 7924. This is a large German pre-war upright piano with masculine shaped legs and a moulded, diamond-shaped top panel. It has a high-shine, rosewood casing. The dimensions are: width of 1.47 m, height of 1.3 m and depth of 64 cm. 

Steinmayer

DE 327 Steinmayer Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 2170. This piano has a dark mahogany casing. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 129 cm, width of 145 cm and a depth of 65 cm.

Steinway & Sons: How does one describe one of the most highly regarded makes of piano? There are factories located in New York, London and Hamburg, Germany. This company was founded by Heinrich Engelhard Steinway, who emigrated from Germany in 1850 and formed - with his sons - the corporation of Steinway & Sons in New York City in 1853. A few earlier pianos made by the founder in Germany are still in existence. The Hamburg factory opened in 1880. The Eshelby family has a history with Steinway Pianos – detailed on our ‘Family History’ page. Steinway pianos are currently made at the factories in Hamburg and Queens. In addition to the flagship Steinway piano line, Steinway markets two less expensive brands of piano sold under the secondary brand names Boston and Essex. The Boston brand is for the mid-level market and the Essex brand is for the entry-level market. Boston and Essex pianos are designed by Steinway engineers and produced in Asia at other piano makers' factories under the supervision of Steinway employees to utilize a lower cost of part production and labour.

DE 745 Steinway and Sons Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number 94163. 88 keys. 2 pedals.
Bought by us in Northcliff, Johannesburg.
The date on the metal frame shows it being cast on the 31st of December 1898.
This is a monumentally sized piano at 137 cm tall.
Flame mahogany casing.
The case has been slightly altered, the legs are incorrect, the top panel should have fluted pilasters and detail, the top should have mouldings.
These parts are unobtainable and will have to be manufactured using photographs of a correct piano as the template.
The action is in good condition however we are not happy with some of the details and materials so will be restoring it back to correct.
Fortunately, the ivory keys are in remarkably good condition and are all original.
We will not be re-polishing the case except for the replacement parts, as it retains a wonderful patina built up over 120 odd years.
Should anyone show interest pre-restoration we will happily discuss this at a much lower value.
Upright Steinways are rare. This will be a magnificent instrument with great potential and can be considered by any serious player and collector.
It will certainly have a story to tell.



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.

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.

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. Although we have completed the re-polishing of the case of the piano to a high gloss black, we are still busy restoring the piano. The piano has 88 keys, with ivory, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are a: height of 115 cm; width of 150 cm and depth of 60 cm.





DE 792 Steinway and Sons Upright Pianoforte with stool.

This 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 bench mark piano.

Finished with a high-gloss ebony, currently the most sought after casing, and built in 1925 in Hamburg, Germany, it 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.

DE 794 Steinway and Sons Upright Pianoforte with stool.

Serial number 400 267.

This Model V Steinway was built in Hamburg, Germany in 1967.

This is surely one of the best upright pianos for sale in the country at present.

Steinways in general are very scarce and difficult to come-by, and an exceptional example like this is most unusual.

Mahogany, high-gloss casing, exterior and interior totally original and undamaged, one-piece ivory keyboard all original.

Search the world to find better!

A one-owner-family since new, and re-sold in 2018, previously referenced DE 794.

DE 795 Steinway and Sons Pianola.

This is one of those magical pianos that can play as if a ghost is palying them.

A phenominal attribute for the time in which it was manufactured.

Steinway and Sons Upright Pianoforte with stool. This Model N Steinway was built in 1941, in New York.

Walnut casing in art-deco style, app. 118 cm tall.

Incredible original condition. One owner from new. Amazing tone, “accelerated action”. This piano really is beautiful because of the refined detail in its structure including its refined legs, fold-out music desk and key fall. Previously referenced DE 793, this piano was sold in December 2017.

Steinway and Sons Upright Pianoforte. Manufactured in 1896. Although rather antique and masculine in structure, the details on the front panel of this piano are delicate and lovely. We no longer have this beautiful piano as we sold a number of years ago. 

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.

DE 905 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool.

Model O.

Approximately 1.8m in length.

Built in Hamburg in 1952.

Walnut casing and stool. All the character and tune one expects from the renowned maker.

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.

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. 

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.



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. We chose to use this piano in our home before it was hired out. The sound projected by it is remarkable!

DE 915 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool. Model M, built in Hamburg in 1928, serial number 261 760. Mahogany casing. The Eshelby family have sold, serviced and maintained this piano over a period of 55 years, it giving sterling service in serious use, a great commendation for the brand if ever there was one!



DE 922 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 219271. Model M. This piano was manufactured in America.



DE 929 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte and stool. Serial number 180905. This Model A Steinway Grand was manufactured in Hamburg in 1901. It has 88 keys and 3 pedals.
Bought from photos only, we purchased this wonderful piano from its owner, situated in Bela Bela. He had inherited it from his Aunt.
While in need of full restoration, its current condition is as we like to find them: previously unrestored and not damaged by prior restoration, making it a very exciting rebuild. We had expected far worse after seeing the photos. It even retains what appears to be its original adjustable stool.
I suspect the Rosewood veneer may be underneath the ebonised finish, and if so we could choose to retain that look.
The ivory keys are very scruffy, but intact and will certainly be restored.
This is a truly wonderful find. A barn-find of the piano world so to speak.
A full and proper restoration is to be undertaken in time, with genuine replacement parts.
This piano will be of a very high standard and will suit any serious player. What a privilege to own something like this with such history.

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.



DE 931 Steinway and Sons Pianoforte and stool. Model A. Serial number 360595. This Model A Steinway Grand Piano was manufactured in Hamburg in 1958. It has 88 keys; 3 pedals and original ivory keys.
The ebonised casing has been re-polished. This done many years ago. We feel that the job done was a good one and do not see the need or warrant in re-polishing it again, however, we do intend to tidy it in a few areas.
The fall-board name, inlaid in brass, has been poorly done (a notoriously difficult job!) and will be re-done.
The internals are completely as per factory without replacements or restoration. The soundboard shows signs of varnish spider-webbing (probably not the correct technical term) and we will probably re-do the varnish, in which case the frame and strings will be removed and replaced with new tuning pins. We would choose not to re-guild the metal frame as I prefer the original look of the existing paint.
The action and keys are in wonderful condition. The hammers honestly show hardly any string indentations and we would therefore not replace any of these parts, but will of course carry out a full service procedure.
The piano was purchased new by the seller's father, sourced by him while in Germany, imported and placed in the family's Bryanston home, from where we removed it, some 60 years later!
Larger model Steinways are extremely rare in South Africa and the purchase of this one was keenly sought and relatively hard-won. It has been many years since we last owned a Model A.
We did not get the original stool with the piano, it having being kept with an antique stool instead. We will thus replace this with another.

DE 939 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 284962. Model S-155.

DE 991 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool.

Model O, built in Hamburg in 1958.

The most amazing mahogany casing.

Absolutely sublime tone.

Ivory keys and originality, just as it should be.



Steinway and Sons (was JAE 519) Grand Pianoforte with stool.

Built in Hamburg in 1965. Model M. Serial No. . Walnut casing with original stool. This is one of the nicest examples of the make we have had, appearance is “as new”, requiring no restoration, just a proper service and regulation. This piano was sold in August 2016.

Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool.

Built in New York in 1891. Model B. Rosewood casing with massive turned legs, ornate music desk. This piano has been in the Eshelby home for many years; it was reluctantly sold in July 2016.



Steuer, Wilhelm: Factory was established in Berlin,Germany, in 1894.

HJG 12 Steuer upright piano with matching stool.

HJG 102 Steur Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 10583. German made, this piano has a mahogany casing and carvings on its top panel. It is a rather tall piano, approximately 1.25 m high.

Stodart: Factory was established in 1819, in New York, made by Jacob Doll (See Euterpe Pianos).

DE 361 Stodart Upright Pianoforte with stool.

Serial number: 1055323.

This piano has a dark walnut casing.

HRE 47 Stodart Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 22132.

HJG 41 Stodart Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.

Serial number 484/22133.

Story & Clark Piano Co. Factory: Formerly established and manufacturing pianos from 1895, but Hampton L. Story is said to have built his first instrument in 1857 and together with Isaac in the late 1860’s formed the firm of Story and Camp. In 1884, joined with his son, Edward H. Story and Melville Clark, the company Story and Clark was formed. By 1901, the business moved to Grand Haven, Michigan where it remained until about 1985. Story and Clark pianos have been manufactured in Chicago, Illinois, America; London, England; Berlin, Germany; Seneca, Pennsylvania; Japan; Indonesia and China. It is interesting to note that in the 1970’s, Yamaha built some models of the Story and Clark grands in Japan and were said to be of a good quality. In 1993, the Samick Piano Co began building pianos for them in Indonesia and in 2002 the Dongbei piano company in China also manufactured pianos bearing the name of Story and Clark. The company has changed ownership several times, and it seems no longer manufactures pianos in America, but the name has remained the same. One can only assume that the pianos are a reflection of such widespread insight. Although one can find information about their current manufacture of acoustic pianos modernised with accessories to match digital pianos and modern technology, Eshelby Pianos has only dealt with Story and Clark acoustic pianos without the modern accessories.

JAE 84 Story and Clark Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. This console piano was manufactured in America and has a mahogany casing of lovely proportions and styling. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 101 cm, width of 149 cm and depth of 59 cm.

Strohmenger

HJG 79 Strohmenger Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.

Serial number: 13833.

HJG 106 Strohmenger Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 38467.

Suzuki

DE 731 Suzuki (Re-labelled Weimar) Upright Pianoforte and stool.