Gallery of pianos starting with the letters T-Z:

Thurmer

DE 234 Thurmer Upright Pianoforte with stool.

This is a rather smart taller piano.

Thurmer is a well-respected firm of piano makers and the quality does not disappoint.



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 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 which really suits the refined details in the structure of the piano.



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!

DE 790 Thurmer Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 22380. This piano was manufactured in Germany in the 1960's. It is a wonderful piano in a re-polished darker-toned mahogany and has a typical German piano tone: richer than many with a roundness attached, although it is more on the cheerful side, not mellow. This is a superior quality piano both in terms of quality and looks. The piano has 85 keys - with a medium touch - and 2 pedals. The dimensions are: a height of 112.5 cm, a width of 139 cm and a depth of 583.5 cm.



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.

JAE 110 Weber Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 11051 71278. This piano was manufactured in London and has a mahogany casing. Before we bought the piano, someone had spent a lot of money on restoring it with new hammers, key tops, a re-polished casing and so on.  It has a bright and lively tone and - with being so tall - it has a wonderful richness and projection of sound. It has 88 keys, with a medium to heavier touch, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 132 cm, width of 155.5 cm and a depth of 62.5 cm.



DE 264 Weber Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 71278. Manufactured in London, this mahogany-cased piano has insteresting curved frames, especially in the top front panel. Its panels have an almost Art Noveau design to them. As one would expect of a taller piano, it has a strong tone.

Weimar: The only example that we have of this piano is one that was actually manufactured by Suzuki and re-labelled Weimar. View DE 731 Suzuki.



Weinbach Petrof (See Petrof for other pianos and more details)

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. The piano has a rich, mellow tone, 88 keys - with a medium to heavier touch - and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 109 cm; a width of 143 cm and a depth of 56 cm.





JAE 604 Welmar Serial number: 20860. Built in London, 1937. These tall upright pianos are very well respected in the trade. The design has proved timeless, this piano would fit very well into a modern-design home. Walnut case repolished by our workshop. We have restrung the piano with Rosslau steel, in favour of the galvanised “English” steel, generally considered inferior. Ivory keys. A lovely piano. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 122 cm, width of 143 cm and depth of 58.5 cm.

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 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 (previously referenced DE 719) was sold in October 2017.



Welmar Upright piano with matching stool. This beautiful piano with matched veneer (previously referenced DE 749), was sold in July 2020.



DE 919 Welmar Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 60490. This piano was manufactured in London. Welmar pianos gained great popularity around World War II as the makers were agents for German pianos (they imported Grman piano into Britain) and could no longer import the pianos due to unavailability at the time and less popular due to the negative German sentiments. They are beautifully manufactured instruments which tend to have characteristics associated with quality German pianos. Eshelby Pianos re-polished this piano to a high-gloss white finish (May 2016).

 W. H. Barnes

JAE 64 W. H. Barnes Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 142478. Being taller than is common for English pianos, this one has a good  bright tone. The proportions are very pleasing. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 125 cm, width of 143 cm and depth of 58.5 cm.

Wickham

We are not sure if there was actually a piano manufactured by the Wickham factory, but we are aware that they manufactured the frames for other brands of piano.

We purchased the JAE 65 labelled Otto Bach, but it had been re-labelled Otto Bach and is not of the brand. This specific piano was definately built in America and the frame is clearly manufactured by Wickham, however, the specific piano factory that manufactured the piano is a mystery. We have hence decided to label the piano a Wickham.

The image on the right is an advertisement for Wickham Piano Plates from the from the Music Trade Review. The advertisementwas published during March 1949.

JAE 65 Wickham Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 300569; 7971. Re-labelled Otto Bach, this console piano, with a mahogany casing, is an American piano of very good quality judging by the internal parts. Although it looks like a Wurlitzer, it is of a higher quality and is really lovely! Wickham is cast into the frame (56 7 24). The piano has 88 keys, with a lighter touch weight, and 3 pedals 3 - the miiddle pedal operating the bass dampers only. The dimensions of this piano are: height of 96,5 cm, width of 144,5 cm and depth of 58 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.

Wolfframm

DE 198 Wolfframm Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.



Wölfram

HJG 100 Wölfram

Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.

Serial number: 16742.

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

JAE 19 Wurlitzer Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 212364. This is a small piano which has been re-polished to a very dark stain walnut, done in a wax finish with a low lustre look (07/2019). The piano has 88 keys, with a medium weight touch, and 3 pedals (the middle pedal operates the bass dampers exclusively). Because the action "hangs" off the keys, these spinets have a very responsive and quick feel, perhaps more similar to a grand piano touch. The dimensions of this piano are: height of 95 cm, width of 145 cm and depth of 62 cm.

JAE 28 Wurlitzer Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 55255. This is a spinet model, built in the USA, and has a mahogany casing. It is a lovely small piano – with a dainty appeal. The Wurlitzer brand is typically associated with Jazz musicians. It is a very hardy make. This piano has 88 keys, with a medium to heavier touch, and three pedals. 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 spinet-sized piano was built in the USA and has a mahogany casing. This is a lovely little piano - with a beautiful music desk and a rather unusual style!

JAE 49 Wurlitzer Upright Piano with matching stool. 

DE 248 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!



DE 337 Wurlitzer Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 335648. This piano was manufactured in 1947, in America. This is an unbelievably pretty piano. It has carved cabriole legs, the first we have seen on a Wurlitzer, as well as lovely details like the fretwork music desk and lyre detail on the bottom door panel. Finished in a high gloss mahogany casing, this style of piano remains ever popular. The low back makes for a very attractive and unobtrusive piece. Wurlitzer pianos are well known for their reliability and robust build quality – the make of piano that is associated with Jazz musicians. This piano has 88 keys; 3 pedals, of which the middle one sustains the bass section only, and a medium to lighter touch. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 94.5 cm, width of 143 cm and a depth of 65 cm.





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) which suits a piano with as much structural detail as this piano. Being such a compact piano, this Wurlitzer would be a feature piece that would fit in most houses whilst still maintaining the impact of the Wurlitzer sound affiliated with Jazz music. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 85 cm, width of 145 cm and a depth of 62.5 cm.

JAE 453 Wurlitzer Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 317821. This piano was painted with chalk paint (02/2021). The piano has 88 keys - with a lighter touch - and 3 pedals (the middle pedal for bass only). The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 94 cm, a width of 147 cm and a depth of 66 cm. The photograph is of the piano before it was painted and we will add photographs as time allows.

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.

This is a compact and attractive piano with its delicate fluted music desk.

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. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 92 cm, a width of 146 cm 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 620 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 400577. This spinet model piano was manufactured in Japan in 1965 and has a mahogany casing. The piano has 88 keys, with a heavier touch, and 3 pedals (the middle pedal lifts the bass dampers). The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 93.5 cm, width of 146.5 cm and a depth of 65 cm.



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. It is very difficult capturing the colour of a piano in the light as one can with these photos. The piano has 88 keys, with a medium to heavier touch, and three pedals. The middle pedal operates the dampers only. The dimensions of this piano are a height of 92 cm, a width of 146 cm and a depth of 56 cm.

JAE 635 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.

Serial number: 972024.

This spinet model piano was manufactured in Japan in 1969.

DE 698 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with stool.
Serial number J2077696; Model LX-113, T-PE.  This Yamaha is in gloss black with mahogany pillasters. It is completely original with the correct stool. As new as one could ever expect in terms of condition,  it appears unused.  

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.

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 714 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 6074201. This is a U1 Yamaha model: ET121, built in Japan in the earlier 2000's. The piano has a gloss ebony casing with matching stool. This is one of the most sought after pianos around the world and in South African terms is like finding gold! It is incredibly difficult to source on the second hand market and infinity saleable. The condition is original and practically as new. It is in a very much unplayed state, the hammers barely show denting from the strings. The piano has a very strong bright tone - with massive bass tones - and 88 keys with a medium to heavier touch.
Sale price: R 87 500.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 715 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 1022669. This spinet model Yamaha piano was manufactured in Japan. It has a two-tone casing: the bottom door and sides are black and the rest of the piano has a walnut casing. It has 88 keys, with a heavier touch and 3 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 92 cm, width of 145 cm and a depth of 68 cm.

DE 732 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 869915. This piano was manufactured in Japan. This model Yamaha remains a firm favourite. It gives exactly what Yamaha became so famous for: a nice, solid high-quality piano with a pleasant mellower tone - compared with newer models. The high gloss walnut case is in extremely good original condition, showing minor signs of wear. Note the grand style top. The touch of the 88-note keyboard is a medium to heavier weight, ideal for most needs. The piano has 3 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are a height of 107 cm, width of 147 cm and a depth of 56.5 cm.

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.

DE 746 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 1100856. This piano was manufactured in Japan and has a walnut casing with a matching stool.
It has been years since we have had a console model Yamaha. They were made as a high-end option, having the classical styling of the Spinet models but built onto a larger frame, giving great advantage in tone quality.
Many people would like a Yamaha piano but are not fond of the modern style of most - this offers something different.
It has 88 keys; three pedals and a medium touch. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 108 cm, width of 148 cm and a depth of 62 cm.



DE 749 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte and stool.

Serial number: 1328345.

Model: LU80. This piano was manufactured in Indonesia.

This piano has the ever-popular black finish. 

DE 755 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: D3082153. This Model M1J was manufactured in Japan in 1980. The piano is a high quality and smaller model Yamaha. It would have been an expensive piano from the Yamaha range, as cheaper options were being offered at the time. Purchased from one of our Country's best known opera singers,  it was used for pitch purposes during singing lessons, so may have helped nurture many more singers.
The piano has an American walnut, satin finish. The tone is pleasantly lively, not overly bright as one would expect in an earlier model Yamaha. It has 88 keys - with medium to heavier touch - and 3 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 108 cm, a width 148 cm and a depth 54 cm.

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.

DE 760 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 1352574. This piano was manufactured in Japan, in 1972 and has a walnut casing.  This is a typically good Yamaha in good condition, showing little use. These earlier models have a wonderful depth of tone not often found on newer models, which is generally preferred by most players. It was incredibly, robustly built. This would suit any more serious player. This piano has 88 keys, with a medium touch, and 3 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 100 cm, width of 145 cm and a depth of 52 cm.

DE 764 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: A1658045. This piano was manufactured in Japan.  This is one of our favourite models of Yamaha.
I particularly prefer these older models which have a more complicated casing and a richness of tone that new models do not have.
It is currently completely original in mahogany casing.
Internally the piano is virtually as new.
The casing does show some markings and slight cracking of the finish in spots, so we may re-polish it, but if sold without polish it can go at a really good price so might better suit someone looking for a high quality piano at a reduced cost.
The piano has 88 keys, with the usual Yamaha medium to heavier touch, and three pedals. The dimensions of this piano are a height of 108 cm, width of 142.5 cm and a depth of 56 cm.

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.



DE 769 Yamaha Upright Piano with stool. Serial number: 5003631. This Model C 108 Yamaha was manufactured in Japan in 1992. It has a walnut casing and is in excellent condition – it looks as if it is new. This is beautiful compact piano of high quality and reputation and would suit any serious player. The piano has 88 keys, with a medium touch, and 3 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 108 cm, width of 148 cm and a depth of 53.5 cm.

DE 773 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 5365700. This Model U3 was built in Japan in approximately 1995.
Now this is something special! Yamaha pianos are probably the most recognised and trusted name in pianos in our market.
We love dealing in them but... would not personally buy one as I just find them a little too generic and lacking in character. We love the sound of the good old German pianos as that huge, deep tone is incomparable to just about anything else, but the very few U3 Yamahas we have had have made us consider them in the same light.
This could arguably be the very best upright piano for sale on the local market at present. This model is exceedingly scarce and I am led to believe are unavailable locally unless by special order. The cost then would seemingly be beyond the R 300 000.00 level. We probably had my last one in stock around four years ago...
The condition is completely original and comparable to new. It's surprising that a piano of this standard was seemingly unused after purchase. The hammers are barely dented. The tuning - when we received it - was horrendous and unplayable in that state, leading us to wonder if it was ever even tuned after purchase. 
The piano has 88 keys - with a medium to heavier touch weight - and 3 pedals. It has a full rich tone. The dimensions are: a height of 130 cm, a width of 153 cm and a depth of 64.5 cm.

DE 776 Yamaha Upright Piano with stool.

Serial number: D1193512.

This Model U1 was built in Japan in 1971.

It has an American-walnut casing.

DE 777 Yamaha Upright Piano with stool. Serial number: 540478. This is a Model U1.



DE 780 Yamaha Upright Piano with stool.

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).

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). 



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 and stool. Serial number: 380214. This Model U1 Yamaha piano was manufactured in Japan. It has its original mahogany casing polish. This is a superb example of this sought-after model. These earlier models are often preferred for their rounded tone, more mellow than a newer Yamaha. The piano was purchased from an elderly couple in Johannesburg, married for 60 years, they bought this piano new. It shows practically no use and was never moved from the house until we bought it. We even have the original key. The piano stands at 121 cm tall; has 88 keys, with a medium to heavier touch, and 2 pedals. Previously referenced DE 764, this piano was sold in December 2019.



Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with stool. Model M1, serial number 699 482, built in the late 1960 s in Japan. These pianos are a favourite among piano players and dealers, having an uncompromising quality of build, are known for reliability and ease of ownership and care. This one is in a walnut casing, with the grand-lift style top. The condition is excellent, with very little use, and was bought from the client who bought the piano new, needless to say the owner was most distressed in parting with the piano, but her situation demanded such. This piano, previously referenced DE 736, was sold August 2020.



Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: B1764620. This piano was manufactured in Japan in 1974. This is possibly one of the most beautiful Yamaha piano designs produced: this Console model has the attractiveness of a Spinet but all the advantages of a taller Yamaha piano. They are extremely scarce and, as far as we're aware, were produced in limited numbers.
This piano has a walnut casing of a dark brown stain and has its matching original stool. The condition is unbelievable. The seller said she had treasured it and it didn't have a mark on it. In our excitement at being able to purchase such a rare Yamaha we simply made an offer over the phone, taking our chances,  but when it arrived, we were amazed that indeed she was correct. The tone is typical of an older Yamaha in being lively but has a richness and no tinny tones, something quite special. It has 88 keys, of a medium to slightly heavier touch weight, and 3 pedals with a sostenuto rail. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 107 cm, width of 143.5 cm and a depth of 60.6 cm. Previously referenced DE 703, this piano was sold during September 2021.



DE 934 Yamaha Grand Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 789148. This Model G3 grand piano was manufactured in Japan.
The piano had a mahogany casing with matching stool, but because the original polyester finish showed cracking, it is currently being stripped and re-polished, and due to demand we thought to change it to a high gloss black.
The piano is a one-owner example.
Bought new and really hardly used, it stood in the ex-owner's only home all its life, moved for the first time in transit to us since then.
This larger size grand is very difficult to come-by. It has been a long while since we had one.
It offers a richness of tone not common in Yamaha pianos.
It would suit any level of pianist and could be a wonderful option for any serious player or institution.
The piano has 88 keys and 2 pedals.
The dimensions of the piano are a width of148.5 cm and a length of 185 cm. This piano, previously referenced DE 934, was sold in 2019.


DE 922 & DE 923 Yamaha pianos carry such a good reputation that we seldom find stock like this to purchase.
As luck would have it we found and purchased two model C2 Grand pianos round 2017.
Both were purchased new by their previous owners.  One supposedly in around 1998, and the other approximately 8 years ago.
We have not verified these dates as yet. Both are in excellent condition showing little or practically no wear.
Both of these pianos were sold in 2018, the C2 model is 1.8 metres in length (width of 152 cm), making it a really nice sized grand.
They have a reputation for being able to project sound especially well, over other models and would be pleasing to serious pianists, fantastic for public institutions and so on.

DE 922 Yamaha Grand pianoforte 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. This piano was sold in 2018.

DE 923 Yamaha Grand pianoforte 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. This piano was sold in 2018.

DE 946 Yamaha Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. This piano has the ever-popular high-gloss black casing and from such a well-known maker. The piano will make a statement in your house.

DE 951 Yamaha Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. Model C2. Serial number 6218316.
This Yamaha was built in Japan in around 2008. It has a high gloss black casing and a matching original stool. The photos are taken in our polishing room as the piano had just arrived and we like to do a thorough clean up. This is a superb piano of a very nice size, in original condition and very lightly used. It would suit any serious musician or institution. This sort of piano is what everyone is looking for and they are very hard to come by.
The piano has 88 keys and 3 pedals. These keys have a medium to heavier touch and a silky smooth feel. The piano is 1.8 metres in length.

DE 954 Yamaha Grand Pianoforte with stool.

Model G2, built in Japan in 1984.

The piano has a high gloss black casing with and its original stool.

Its condition is completely original and excellent.

We sold this piano about 10 years ago and have now bought it back.

DE 993 Yamaha Grand Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 6208846. This Model C7 Disklavier was manufactured in Japan in 2012 and has a high gloss black finish. Its condition is comparable to new and completely original, also having only one previous owner since new. This is a Concert quality instrument of great rarity in South Africa and is possibly one of the best grand pianos we have owned.
It has the Disklavier 3 system installed. We are selling the piano but are not punting the Disklavier portion as we are simply not versed in these.
This world class piano could suit any Concert venue, professional studio or pianist or simply someone who understands the value of such a beautiful piece.



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.

Yamaha Grand Pianoforte with matching stool.

Serial number: K J2838789.

This lovely black Model GB1 Yamaha piano was manufactured in 2015. It was bought new in 2015 by the previous owner and may as well be brand new given it's amazing condition.
The piano has a wonderful tone and touch, as expected from this famous maker. Previously referenced DE 950, we sold this piano during October 2020.

Yamaha Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 6300336. This Model GC1 was manufactured in Japan in around 2012. It is completely original with stool. This is a stunning grand with a gloss black casing and in condition camparable to as-new. It is an obvious choice for anyone looking for a quality grand of a standard suitable for professional use. Previously referenced DE 956, Eshelby Pianos sold this piano during February 2022.

Young Chang

JAE 610 Young Chang (re-branded Bernhard Steiner) Upright Pianoforte with stool. This piano was manufactured in Korea in 1987, but it was subsequently relabelled Bernhard Steiner. It has a high gloss walnut casing; stands 121 cm tall and has three pedals.

DE 766 Young Chang (Re: Bernhard Steiner) Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 79982; Model U111. This piano was manufactured by Young Chang and re-labelled Bernhard Steiner. It has a high gloss, walnut casing. The piano is in magnificent condition. It has 88 keys, with a medium to heavier touch, and 3 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 111 cm, width of 151 cm and a depth of 57 cm.

Young Chang (Re-branded 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. Previously referenced DE 710, this piano was sold during February 2021.

 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. Sidney Zender apparently used various factories in the UK to manufacture smaller pianos to suit limited space.



JAE 69 Zender Upright Pianoforte with stool. Manufactured in the United Kingdom, the Zender make is known for being compact, ideal for limited space.

The case itself is compact style and features a rounded shoulder design with refined detail. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 98 cm, width of 128 cm and a depth of 52 cm. 

JAE 104 ZenderUpright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 36582. Manufactured in the United Kingdom in 1933, this piano has a high gloss mahogany finish in excellent condition. The casing has a neat, compact style featuring a rounded shoulder design with subtle, refined detail. This piano has 85 keys, with a medium to heavier touch, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 100 cm, a width of 128 cm and a depth of 50 cm.

DE 319 Zender Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 299804. Manufactured in the United Kingdom, the Zender make is known for being compact, ideal for limited space. This piano has an attractive high-gloss walnut casing with lovely tone variation.

 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. Serial number: 229700; R1660. 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. This piano is an unusually high quality for a more recent built, fitted with a Renner action (which is always a mark of quality), and we estimate that is was manufactured in the 1980's. The lighter shade mahogany casing has been re-polished in the last few years. This piano has a lovely bright tone; 88 keys, with a heavier touch, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 115 cm, a width of 146 cm and a depth of 62.5 cm.



JAE 99 Gebr. Zimmermann Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 7397. This piano was manufactured in Liepzig, Germany by this well-known piano manufacturer. One can literally hear the merits of the Zimmerman Factory when they hear the wonderfully rich, German tone of the piano. It has an oak casing, which is a real rarity. The casing has been re-polished in its lifetime and has a lovely honey-coloured oak finish. It has 85 keys with a medium weight touch and 2 pedals. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 125 cm, width of 148.5 cm and depth of 62 cm.

DE 184 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. 

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 231 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 16465. This piano was manufactured in Liepzig, Germany and a low lustre, waxed walnut casing. This piano has 85 keys, with a medium to lighter touch, and two pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 130 cm, width of 152.5 cm and a depth of 65.5 cm.



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 247 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. 

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.

This modern-looking piano was manufactured in 1955, in Germany and has a mahogany finish.

DE 304 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). The piano has a lively, but mellower tone. It has 85 keys - with a medium to lighter touch - and 2 pedals. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 108 cm, width of 140.5 cm and depth of 51.5 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 - which is a mark of quality. The piano has a rich, mellower tone; 88 keys - with a medium weight touch - and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: height of 106.5 cm, width of 141 cm and depth of 53 cm.

DE 318 Zimmermann Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 1105V. This piano was manufactured in Liepzig, Germany and has its original mahogany finish. Zimmerman is a very good quality piano at the top of our intermediate range. This one has the desirable smooth, warm and rich tone. It has 85 keys - with a medium touch - and two pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: height of 107 cm, width of 142 cm and depth of 52.5 cm.



DE 324 Zimmermann Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 6510. This piano was manufactured in Liepzig, Germany and has a high gloss mahogany casing. This is such an attractive piano with its high gloss finish and fretted legs, suiting most housholds due to its smaller size. It has a richer tone with a very pleasant treble. The piano has 85 keys - with a medium touch - and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 108 cm, a width of 138,5 cm and a depth of 51,5 cm.

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. The dimensions of this piano are: height of 135 cm, width of 154 cm and depth of 65 cm.

DE 355 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 217723. This piano was manufactured in Germany. This must be one of the most clean-lined pianos ever built, truly simplistic and tidy as well as being of small dimensions. This mahogany example is a really nice one, internally completely original and unspoilt. It has 85 keys, with a slightly heavier touch weight, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are a: height of 107 cm, width of 141.5 cm and a depth of 52 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 390 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 222694. This piano was manufactured in Germany and has a lighter mahogany casing. It has a typically minimalist and compact style of casing which would suit a modern interior. German pianos have a richer, more mellow tone as compared to most pianos. Zimmerman is a very well-recognised maker. The piano has 85 keys, with a medium to heavier touch, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 106 cm, width of 142 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.



DE 517 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 203289. This piano was painted in Granny B's Gatsby blue shade over a grey undercoat. It is smart and modern-looking in structure and finish.  It has the much-desired warm, rich, mellower tone. The piano has 85 keys - with a medium touch - and 2 pedals. The dimensions are: a height of 107 cm, a width of 145,5 cm and a depth of 52 cm.

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.

The piano was manufactured in Liepzig, Germany in the 1920's and has an ebony casing. It is a fine-quality, robust instrument. The casing shows some wear.



DE 945 Zimmerman Grand Pianoforte and stool. Manufactured in Liepzig, Germany, this is a wonderful 1920’s Zimmerman in excellent, fully-restored condition. Finished in high gloss black, the re-polishing was done years ago but has been very well kept and is in wonderful condition. This is the quintessential German style piano that has never gone out of fashion and its mellow rich tone is sought by many. It is 180 cm long and 150.5 cm at the widest point. The piano has 88 keys, retaining the original ivory, with a medium weight, relatively light if compared to many grands, and 2 pedals. A common complaint with grands is a heavy touch, this piano is then a nice enjoyable piano for those not practicing hours daily!