Date/Serial no.: c. 1921 (100259)

Finish: Newly French polished Ebony

Size: H: 129cm; L: 153cm: D: 64cm

Blüthner pianos were established by Julius Blüthner in Leipzig, 1853, and the company remains a family run business to this day . By 1900 they had become the largest piano manufacturer in Germany, producing some 5,000 instruments annually. They gained a worldwide reputation for manufacturing the finest, hand-crafted pianos available - a serious rival to Steinway! - and this extensively restored example is no exception. It has a wonderfully rich and attractive tone which has depth as well as a resonant clarity of sound. We have completely reconditioned the action and have replaced the hammers which has significantly improved the sonorous tone. We have then regulated, tuned and voiced it. It has an original set of ivory key coverings which we have cleaned and buffed. The newly French polished case is well-proportioned and a very handsome piece of furniture, with finely crafted panels and some elegant decorative features. As a musical instrument it is just superb!