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Kirkman Antique Semi-Concert Grand Piano With An Ornate Burr Walnut Case C.1866
Estimated price for orientation: 500 $
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Description Number of Keys: 85 MPN: 16058 Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom Number of Pedals: 2 Brand: Kirkman, London
Kirkman Antique Semi-Concert Grand Piano With An Ornate Burr Walnut Case C.1866 - serial number 16058 - L 230cm x W 145cm - 85 note original keyboard - filigree music desk & candle trays - turned, carved legs and lyre - decorative frame - requires restoration to instrument and case History Jacob Kirchmann, a German harpsichord maker, immigrated to London in about 1740 changing his name to Kirkman. Jacob Kirkman was a very successful builder of harpsichords and forte-pianos in London, and he died a very wealthy man in 1778. Kirkman's sons continued in the manufacturing of pianos and harpsichords, and maintained their place in the European manufacturing industry well into the 19th Century. During the 19th Century, the firm became associated with the illustrious Collard & Collard Piano Company. Collard & Collard produced pianos under the Kirkman name until going out of business in 1960. Delivery Professional piano delivery service provided for £150 up to 100 miles from Manchester M20, additional £1 per mile thereafter (UK mainland/ground floor). Payment by bank transfer or Paypal please. Many thanks for looking. International Buyers We have one of the UKs largest collection of antique upright and grand pianos and can arrange bulk container shipments to must international destinations. Please ask for a quotation.
Description
| Number of Keys: | 85 | MPN: | 16058 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United Kingdom | Number of Pedals: | 2 |
| Brand: | Kirkman, London |
Kirkman Antique Semi-Concert Grand Piano With An Ornate Burr Walnut Case C.1866 - serial number 16058 - L 230cm x W 145cm - 85 note original keyboard - filigree music desk & candle trays - turned, carved legs and lyre - decorative frame - requires restoration to instrument and case History Jacob Kirchmann, a German harpsichord maker, immigrated to London in about 1740 changing his name to Kirkman. Jacob Kirkman was a very successful builder of harpsichords and forte-pianos in London, and he died a very wealthy man in 1778. Kirkman's sons continued in the manufacturing of pianos and harpsichords, and maintained their place in the European manufacturing industry well into the 19th Century. During the 19th Century, the firm became associated with the illustrious Collard & Collard Piano Company. Collard & Collard produced pianos under the Kirkman name until going out of business in 1960. Delivery Professional piano delivery service provided for £150 up to 100 miles from Manchester M20, additional £1 per mile thereafter (UK mainland/ground floor). Payment by bank transfer or Paypal please. Many thanks for looking. International Buyers We have one of the UKs largest collection of antique upright and grand pianos and can arrange bulk container shipments to must international destinations. Please ask for a quotation.