Turn of the century Wm. Bourne & Son Grand Upright

Turn of the century Wm. Bourne & Son Grand Upright

Own a piece of history!

description from 1903 Wm. Bourne & Son catalog:

'Style 51:
Mahogany and Walnut.
Case, Finely Figured.
Double veneered.
Nicely Finished Hardwood Back.
Extra Rich Carved Trusses and Pilasters.
Panels Raised Hand Carved in Elegant Designs.

Ivory keys.
Solid ebony polished sharps.
Swing desk full length of piano.
Improved grand fall continuous double hinges.
Three pedals with our improved French action and harp.
Height, 4 feet 7 inches.
Width, 5 feet 3 inches.
Depth, 2 feet 3 inches.'

what follows is abridged from http://www.antiquepianoshop.com/online-museum/bourne-william-son/#
'The William Bourne & Son Piano Company was established in 1837 in Dayton, Ohio. In about 1840, the firm relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio. As the company grew and became more successful, they left their Cincinnati factories and moved the firm to Boston, a fast growing Mecca of 19th Century piano manufacturing, in 1855. In 1873, Charles E. Bourne, the son of the founder, took control of the company and maintained ownership after the death of his father... As the 20th Century approached, Bourne decreased square piano production and introduced upright pianos into their line... There is no mention of William Bourne & Son after about 1929, indicating the firm went out of business with the onset of the Great Depression. William Bourne pianos were exceptionally well made, beautiful instruments and are well worth restoration today.'
It's safe to say that they simply don't make these anymore!

Our example is in good working order, sounds and presents just fine. Structurally it's solid and good to go. My kids have taken piano lessons and practiced on it for the past ten years. It has a couple of sticky keys and one broken hammer. A couple of ivories are missing. The finish is a bit scuffed, rough and chipped in places but restorable. All in all, I've been told that it's a great piano and could be quite easily restored. As stated above: 'William Bourne pianos were exceptionally well made, beautiful instruments and are well worth restoration today.'

The lucky buyer is responsible for moving it. $500 or best offer.