Weber Rococo Victorian Upright Piano, Circa 1880s
Item Details
A circa 1880s Weber Victorian upright piano with ivory keys. A rare example of an elaborately decorated upright piano with ostentatious ornamentation and Rococo influences throughout. A full-size handmade piece with molded carved leg supports, fabric-backed front panels of open jigsaw fretwork and applied acanthus leaf moldings, accented with shell and foliate details. The cabinet veneers are mainly rosewood delivering a rich deep patina. To inside a row of ivory facade keys with visible fine grain and joint/seam line between stem and keytop.
Fold down music shelf to inside with ‘Weber, New York’ stencilled in gold.
- International law prohibits the exportation of ivory, the winning bidder must, therefore, be a United States resident. Please note that Everything But The House regularly sells items of historical significance and, from time to time, some of these items might be considered controversial in nature. It is the role of Everything But The House to offer these items for sale as sensitively as possible, with equal respect to all. Furthermore, please know that all items sold on our website are legally obtained and offered for sale in compliance with state and Federal regulations.
- EBTH was unable to determine the working condition of this item, it is being sold ‘as-is.’ Refunds based on the working condition of the item will not be issued.
Condition
- however, some chipping is evident to front leg support, surface scratches consistent with age and use and a small hole is visible to fabric behind fretwork panel.
Dimensions
Item #
14CIN101-188
