Year of production: 1914
Serial number: 29384
Mechanism: Philipps DUCA
Length: 2.15m
This grand piano is probably quite unique. According to the previous owner, it was originally made especially for an American dancing couple, but could no longer be delivered due to the start of the war. It was bought by a couple in Germany, where it was first owned until recently. The Feurich grand piano has been crafted to a very high standard with a bird's-eye maple surface. As far as we know, this grand piano is unique in its design, as it was made according to a customer's sketch. It was sent from Feurich to Philipps in Frankfurt on May 8, 1914 - and had a sales price at Feurich of 1,415.00 marks - noticeably higher than normal grand pianos due to the expensive veneer. The Philipps Duca reproduction mechanism is completely original. Even the original pump box cabinet is complete and fully functional - and its artistic design is a testimony to its time.
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