Steinway and Sons Model M medium grand piano, signed in plate by Steinway & Sons New York, c.1941, serial number 312145, mahogany case, rising on tapered legs and castors, plate stamped 3789 12/ 17 G, some finish loss to top, accompanied by fixed-height piano bench with hinged seat revealing open storage, piano: approx 38.5"h, 67"l, 57.5"w (top down), bench: approx 19"h, 36"w, 15"d **Provenance: From the estate of Conrad Bohn (Texas, 1926-2024) and Dulce Bohn (Texas, 1925-2005). Conrad's father, Walter Bohn (Texas, 19th/ 20th c.) was a prominent business owner and real estate developer in Austin during the early twentieth century. He also owned the iconic Bohn House, built in 1938 by architect Roy L. Thomas and later expanded by Dick Clark and Associates. Located near Shoal Creek Park, this Art Deco mansion is widely considered one of the most architecturally significant properties in Austin and was recently named a City of Austin Historic Landmark.** **Note: Inspection report available upon request**
12.4.24- Assessment by: PianoWorks LLC 514 Oak Park Dr. Round Rock, TX 78681 austinpianoworks@gmail.com
Steinway M #312145, made in 1942.
Case and finish: The original lacquer finish is degraded as one would expect after 82 years, with bare spots on the top of the piano where the lacquer has completely worn away years ago. The case is unremarkable and serviceable with a little polish, as is.
Pedals and back action: Pedals, pedal lyre, and linkage fully functional.
Action: All original and in poor condition. While the instrument can be played as is, a discriminating professional would insist on all new action parts. Original ivory keytops! All 52 of them! Not often that you find an 82 year-old with all of their original teeth!
NOTE: Unidentified hardened 'dust' on lower register's hammers. Perhaps in less-than-ideal storage for an extended period of time. Strings and Tuning Pins: Original strings and tuning pins. Soundboard, Bridges and Plate. No cracks in soundboard or bridges. Pitch and tone: The piano plays well and could be put back into service in most homes with a mere cleaning up and tuning but it is equally good as a candidate for a complete rebuild. This piano has been inspected by a Registered Piano Technician who is available to answer any question you have about the mechanical elements of the piano.
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