Year built: approx. 1901
Serial number: 10396
Player system: Hupfeld Elektrisches Klavier
Height: 1.35 m
When Ludwig Hupfeld, with foresight, invested in taking over the J. M. Grob company at the end of the 19th century, the Hupfeld patent 429419 soon appeared – the so-called electric piano, which could be operated with a hand crank and also by electric drive. The music rolls were made of pressboard and available in two sizes. These instruments were only offered for a short time, until around 1902, when the Phonola with paper music rolls was introduced. This piano from the Hupfeld factory was originally also equipped with electric candlesticks and electric drive – in addition to the hand crank. These, like the take-up roll, have been lost over the years – but can be rebuilt as part of a restoration. The acoustic piano was already renovated years ago.
