Gallery of pianos starting with the letters T-Z:

Thurmer

DE 258 Thurmer Upright Pianoforte with stool. Manufactured in 1915, Serial number 231B,this piano has a walnut finish. It is a lovely piano with carved detail in the top front panel, contrasting square legs and original ivory keys in good condition. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 130 cm, a width of 150 cm and a depth of 65.5 cm.

DE 274 Thurmer Upright Pianoforte with stool. Manufactured in 1902, Serial number 22380, this piano has a Dark Wood Mahogany finish. The piano stands 112 cm tall.

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.

JAE 413 Thurmer Upright Piano with matching stool. Made in Germany, it is a typical “Old German” type of piano with Ivory keys and a rich tone.

It has been finished in an antique-white chalk paint.



JAE 625 Thurmer, Ferd. Meisen, Germany Upright Pianoforte with stool.Serial number 6 807, built around 1892. Under-damper action. Beautiful burr walnut case, with inlay. Judging by the sheer quality and attention to detail, this must have been offered as a special or superior edition piano. Even the action standards (photo to the right), which would likely never be seen by the owner, are in the form of lion’s heads and feet!

Uhlman Luxus

DE 366 Uhlman Luxus Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 822B. This piano has an imbuia casing. The dimensions of this piano are: height of 116 cm, width of 142 cm and depth of 60 cm.



Valentine

 
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.

 Voet & Söhne

HJG 77 Voet & Söhne Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 200108. Dark mahogany. Very tropical German piano from the early 30^th onwards. Tall upright piano.

Wagner: We have found a few pianos re-labelled Wagner which are actually Kemble pianos, one of the examples id the DE 508 Kemble. This particular piano had been re-labelled Wagner as well as Carlton, but was actually initially manufactured as a Kemble piano.

HRE 26 Wagner Upright Pianoforte with stool.

HJG 39 Wagner Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.

Serial number 97193. This is a large pre-war German piano with a burr-walnut casing. Its dimensions are: width of 1.45 m, depth of 68 cm and height of 1.27 m.

HJG 101 Wagner Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: G15235. This piano is a German make and has a light mahogany casing. This piano’s dimensions are: width of 1 m 4 cm, height of 1 m 30 cm and depth of 60 cm.

Waldemar

HRE 10 Waldemar Upright Pianoforte with stool.

Weber & Co.: Factory was established in 1852, in Rochester, New York; part of Aeolian.

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.

DE 369 Weber Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 71278. This piano was manufactured in 1914, in New York.

Weinbach Petrof

DE 730 Weinbach Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 93353. This piano built in Czeckoslovakia by the very well recognised Petrof factory. It has a figured walnut casing and a superb 88 key ivory keyboard in beautiful condition. A really lovely high quality instrument to suit a serious player. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 113 cm, width of 143 cm and depth of 60 cm.

Welmar

JAE 401 Welmar Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. This piano has been re-polished to a red mirror-finish. It was one of our first bespoke finished pianos – as in taking a modern twist to the traditional finished on pianos, in this case reverting from the typical black mirror finish. This is a premier quality piano from a great manufacturer.



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.

JAE 634 Welmar Upright piano with matching stool. Serial number: 155109. Welmar is one of the best recognised English piano makers, holding high repute among technicians and piano players. It has a light mahogany casing.

Welmar (previously referenced DE 719) Upright piano with matching stool. Serial number: 51609. This piano was manufactured in London in 1951 and has a walnut casing. This highly regarded piano maker is always in demand among dealers and piano players. The quality build and modern design has remained unchanged for decades on these models. This is an astonishing original condition piano in excellent condition. It is hard to believe that it is 66 years old. The ivory keyboard is entirely undamaged without a single replacement. The tone is bright and lively. This tall model has wonderful volume and clarity. This is really something special. The dimensions of this piano are: height of 119 cm, width of 143 cm and depth of 57 cm. This piano was sold in October 2017.



DE 919 Welmar Grand Pianoforte with matching stool.

Serial number: 60490. This piano was manufactured in London and has been polished to high-gloss white finish (May 2016).

 W. H. Barnes

JAE 64 W. H. Barnes Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 142478.

This piano’s dimensions are: height of 125 cm, width of 143 cm and depth of 58.5 cm.



 Wilhelm Hedke

HJG 03 Wilhelm Hedke Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 12551.

William Squire

JAE 86 William Squire Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 26643. This piano has a walnut casing - note the lovely pattern in the photo to the left. These are one of our favourite pianos to trade, being ever-reliable, pleasant to play,with a lovely brighter tone. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 112 cm, width of 134.5 cm and depth of 57 cm.



JAE 92 William Squire Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 26593. This piano has a figured walnut casing with lovely graining and a low sheen finish. It has 85 keys. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 111 cm, width of 133 cm and depth of 57 cm.

DE 372 William Squire Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 26035. With a remarkable figured-walnut casing, this piano makes a statement. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 113 cm, width of 135 cm and depth of 57 cm.

 Winkellmann

Winkellmann (Zeitter and Winkellmann) Upright Pianoforte with stool.

This piano was built "c" 1918. A top quality instrument.

 The burr walnut casing has a very unusual inlay of Beethoven in the top panel.



Witton & Witton: Factory was established in 1838, in London, England.

DE 206 Witton & Witton Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 30199 14515. This piano was manufactured in London and has a light walnut casing.

Wölfram

HJG 100 Wölfram Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 16742.

Wurlitzer, The & Co.: Factory was established in 1856, in Chicago, America.

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!

JAE 19 Wurlitzer Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. This is a small piano with a beautiful two-tone casing.

JAE 28 Wurlitzer Upright Pianoforte with stool.

This is a Spinet model. This piano was built in the USA and has a mahogany casing. This is a lovely small piano – with a dainty appeal! The dimensions of this piano are: height of 95 cm, width of 140 cm and depth of 63 cm.



JAE 46 Wurlitzer Spinet Upright Piano with matching stool.  Serial number: 332 265. This piano was built in the USA and has a mahogany casing. This is a lovely little piano - a rather unusual style!

DE 337 Wurlitzer Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 335648. This piano was manufactured in 1947, in America and has a walnut casing.



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.

JAE 426 Wurlitzer Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 174517. This piano has been painted with pure white chalk paint (September 2017). The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 91 cm, width of 145 cm and a depth of 62.5 cm.

HRE 36 Wurlitzer upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 52578. This is a low American piano with three pedals. When you playing, you can see over the top of the piano.

HRE 51 Wurlitzer Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 55270.

HJG 45 Wurlitzer Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 305293. This piano was produced in America. It is a spinet-style piano with round, fluted legs and is very short – in fact, when playing the piano, one can see over the top of it. It has a mahogany and tan finish. Its dimensions are: height of 92 cm, width of 1.46 m and a depth of 66 cm.

HJG 110 Wurlitzer Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 51042.

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.

Yamaha:


JAE 605 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Manufactured in Japan. Serial number 1 501 511, built in 1972. Spinet-model, refinished in high-gloss black, this is a most attractive, compact design.

(Note the reflection of the floor on the on the piano)

JAE 615 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 dimensions of this piano are: a height of 108 cm, width of 148 cm and a depth of 53.5 cm.

Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with stool. This Yamaha model M5J has a walnut casing and a matching stool. It is in excellent and original condition – having been bought new by the previous owner for their children's use. The piano has a matching stool. This piano was sold in February 2018 (previously referenced DE 723). 



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.

JAE 627 Yamaha (re-labelled Edward Fischer) Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 313000. 





This piano was manufactured in Japan in 1964 and has a high-gloss mahogany finish. This is the Spinet model, which are well liked and have the quality expected of a Yamaha piano. 

JAE 635 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 972024. This spinet model piano was manufactured in Japan in 1969.

JAE 636 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 400577. This spinet model piano was manufactured in Japan in 1965. The keys have 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.

 


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.

 

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.



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 a heavier touch. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 92 cm, width of 145 cm and a depth of 68 cm.

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 dustressed in parting with the piano, but her situation demanded such.

DE 739 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with original, matching stool. Serial number: J22102990.  Yamaha Model: LU-90 PE. The piano has a high gloss ebony casing that is so shiny we found it impossible to take a photo without reflection! This piano is in as-new condition. The plastic protection is still covering the pedals! It has probably not been used for more than a few hours. Includes original stool. The piano has 3 pedals and 88 keys. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 108 cm, width of 148 cm and a depth of 53 cm.

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

Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number H3041733. This piano was manufactured in Japan in 1980. The casing has been finished in a high-gloss ebony and the piano has a matching stool. Yamaha pianos speak for themselves and carry an amazing reputation. The U1 model is the 'professional" one. This model is an extremely difficult one to find on the market and possibly the easiest make and model of any piano to sell. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 121 cm, width of 151 cm and depth of 61.5 cm. This piano, previously referenced DE 788, was sold June 2018.



Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with stool. Japanese manufacture. Model U3, serial number H 2671210. High gloss black. Approximately 130 cm tall. This is probably the rarest of Yamaha upright pianos, and is the flagship in the upright range. Sold as "Special Order" pianos, they are very expensive and scarce. It has been many years since we were last able to stock one. This example was brought in to South Africa by the previous owners, from Italy. It has a label stating that the piano was seen-to by the recognised Yamaha dealer in Italy. The condition is comparable to new. (Previously referenced DE 797, This piano was sold in February 2018).

JAE 523 Yamaha Grand Pianoforte with matching stool.

This piano has the ever-popular high-gloss black casing and from such a well-known maker, will make a statement in your house.



DE 922 Yamaha Grand piano with stool. Serial number 6139771. This C2 is reputedly around 9 years old and is finished in high-gloss ebony. The C2 is a professional quality instrument, made in Japan.  It is 1.8 metres in length. It was purchased by Eshelby Pianos from its original owner. The piano is an amazing example, being probably as close to a new condition piano as possible - barely used and having only ever been moved since being placed in the buyer's home. Yamaha's reputation speaks for itself.  This would be a highly sought after piano.

DE 923 Yamaha Grand piano with stool. Serial number 5502696. This C2 is finished in high-gloss ebony. The C2 is a professional quality instrument, made in Japan.  It is 1.8 metres in length. Yamaha's reputation speaks for itself.  This would be a highly sought-after piano.



Yamaha Model C2 Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. Manufactured in Japan, this is a high gloss ebony cased C2 Grand Pianoforte fitted with the Yamaha Disklavier System. It is a fascinating, interesting instrument, in practically as-new condition. Information received shows this as being a Mark 3 Disklavier. Everything functions as it should. We currently have just one demo CD which came with the piano, but others should be easily obtainable. It is basically like having an orchestra in your home. The Disklavier system plays the music on the CD with very good sound quality while the piano “plays itself” – the keys and pedals move as if the music is being played by a ghost! This is a very rare item in South Africa. This piano also has a 'MIDI' which is basically a system whereby someone can compose and record their own music which can also be transferred to a computer. This piano was sold in August 2016.



Yamaha Grand Pianoforte with matching stool.  Built in Japan in 2008, this model GC1, has a high-gloss ebony casing. Yamaha pianos have obtained a reputation for reliability and quality, and are possibly the most sought-after pianos on the South African market. They are difficult to find. This piano’s dimensions are: a width of 152 cm and a length of 161 cm. This piano was sold in 2016.

Yamaha Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. This G1, high-gloss cased Yamaha was built in Japan in 1975. These slightly earlier-model Yamahas often have a richer tone quality, preferable to many over the very bright modern sound. This piano’s dimensions are: width of 152 cm and length of 161 cm. In 2016, we advertised this piano for sale for another piano dealer.

Young Chang

JAE 619 Young Chang (re-branded Bernhard Steiner) Upright pianoforte with stool.

This piano has a high gloss walnut casing, built in 1987, 121 cm tall, three pedals, This was originally a Young Chang Pianoforte of Korean origin, relabelled a Bernhard Steiner.

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



 Zeitter & Winkelmann 

DE 796 Winkellmann (Zeitter and Winkellmann) Upright Pianoforte with stool.

This piano was built "c" 1918. A top quality instrument.

The burr walnut casing has a very unusual inlay of Beethoven in the top panel.



DE 925 Zeitter & Winkelmann Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. Although the casing of this grand shows wear, it has a feel about it and we do not feel it necessary to re-polish the piano. This is a very good quality grand piano. 

HRE 13 Zeitter & Winkelmann Grand Pianoforte with matching stool.

This piano was made in Braunschweig, Germany and has a rosewood casing. The piano has a fretted music desk, square tapering legs and – at approximately 1.8 m long – is a popular size.

 Zender & Co.: Factory was established in London, see Bentley.



JAE 69 Zender Upright Pianoforte with stool.

The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 98 cm, width of 128 cm and a depth of 52 cm. 

DE 254 Zender Upright Pianoforte with stool.

Manufactured in 1933, Serial number 36582, this piano has a mahogany finish. Neat, compact design.



DE 319 Zender Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 299804. This piano has a high-gloss walnut casing.

 Zenon

DE 711 Zenon Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 81 531. Made in Japan, it has a very good, powerful tone and certainly is comparible to other Japanese makes in quality and build.

Zimmerman, Gebr.: Factory was established in 1884, in Liepzig, Germany.

JAE 16 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. This is a 1960’s German manufactured piano with a dark mahogany casing and modern clean lines. It has an unusual rounded, curved top.

JAE 66 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Manufactured in Germany, this piano has a very compact, clean design of small proportions and has a mahogany casing. This piano has had little use. Germanic, rich, mellower tone and a medium to heavier touch, making it a very good choice for someone wanting to practice technique, where many pianos have a touch that is considerd too light for someone looking to improve one's fingering. Many or most exams are done on grand pianos, which naturally have a heavier tone, which throws many less experienced player's off. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 107 cm, width of 142 cm and a depth of 52 cm.

JAE 88 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 180405. This lovely Zimmerman piano was manufactured around the 1960’s in Germany, in and has a walnut casing. The casing was re-polished with hand application giving it a beautiful low lustre finish (January 2018). It has 85 keys. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 109 cm, width of 140.5 cm and depth of 51.5 cm.

DE 209 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. In a satin-sheen-finish, this is a lovely choice of piano, and would suit most pianists. Zimmermann is a well recognised maker. The dimensions of this piano are: height of 108 cm, width of 142 cm and depth of 52 cm.

DE 245 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 24901. This piano has a stunning, high gloss finish, elegant legs and top opens like a grand piano. Zimmerman is a very high quality make of piano. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 106 cm, width of 144 cm and a depth of 53 cm.

DE 268 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Manufactured in 1950, Serial number 176584, this piano has a figured walnut casing with beautiful graining. It is an extremely clean conditioned example of this well-considered, high-quality manufacturer. This piano has a good action and touch that which would suit a serious player. It has a medium to heavier touch and 85 keys. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 108 cm, width of 138 cm and a depth of 52.5 cm.

DE 272 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool.

Serial number 188657. Manufactured in 1955, in Germany, this piano has a walnut finish.


 
DE 304 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. The dimensions of this piano are: height of 115 cm, width of 146 cm and depth of 62.5 cm.

DE 306 Zimmerman (Re-labelled Bernhard Steiner & Sohn) Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 22358. This piano has a walnut casing and a Renner action. The keys have a heavier touch. The dimensions of this piano are: height of 107 cm, width of 140 cm and depth of 53 cm.

DE 324 Zimmermann Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 6510. This piano was manufactured in Liepzig, Germany, between the years of 1885-1901 and has a walnut casing.



DE 338 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. We are currently re-polishing this piano as the case obviously needs attention. It should be available mid-June 2017. The photo is of the piano with the flawed casing.



DE 347 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 13882. This piano was manufactured in Liepzig, Germany, between the years of 1919-1929.

DE 355 Zimmermann Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 1105V. This piano was manufactured in Liepzig, Germany and has a walnut casing. The dimensions of this piano are: height of 107 cm, width of 142 cm and depth of 52.5 cm.



DE 386 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool.  Serial number: 189165. This a very smart, modern looking piano with a very dark mahogany casing. It has 88 keys The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 101 cm, width of 145 cm and a depth of 52 cm.

DE 506 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Manufactured in Liepzig, Germany this is a lovely piano from a renowned manufacturer. This piano has been painted with Annie Sloane Chalk paint: an undercoat of Paris Grey and top coat of Pure White (February 2018).  This gives one the option of having a flat colour or having the piano distressed to a French Provincial finish. Both are very popular.



HRE 33 Zimmermann Upright Pianofortewith stool. Light rose-wood. Made in Germany. Fairly modern looking.

 The dimensions are: width of 1 m 40 cm, height of 1 m 10 cm and depth of 52 cm.

HJG 90 Zimmermann Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 225275.

HJG 56 Zimmermann Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.

HJG 46 Zimmermann Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. This is a piano that originated in what was previously called Eastern Germany.

DE 917 Zimmerman Grand Pianoforte with stool. Ebony cased, built in the 1920's. The piano will undergo a full restoration, to include all the necessary work on the soundboard, a re-stringing of the treble section and associated work.