Ref 2869: King Edward VII, 1899, Bluthner grand piano for sale

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Ref 2869: Bluthner Grand Piano

King Edward VII, 1899, Bluthner grand piano for sale with an Art Nouveau inlaid, rosewood case, glass, filigree music desk and carved, baluster legs. Cabinet decorated with Empire style, gilt mounts. Piano bought by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in the Coronation year of 1902


Piano Specification

Ref No 2869
Make Bluthner
Serial Number 53338
Age 1899
Wood Rosewood
Finish Polished
Size [cm] height: 214 width: 157
Condition Original
Status In Stock
Location Besbrode Pianos Showroom Leeds
Cities Certificate Number GRV4W729
Description Pre-owned
Price £350,000 GBP

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Description

Royal Piano

Unique, 1899 Bluthner grand piano with a rosewood case. Cabinet decorated with Art Nouveau and Empire style elements. Piano bought by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in the Coronation year of 1902 to be situated in the ballroom of Malborough House. It was sold in 1936 to Major Maconochie in Bath. This piano is in great original condition having only had two previous owners. A rare opportunity to acquire a former royal piano.

Exhibition Piano

Piano was showcased at the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle.

Art Nouveau

The piano cheek is inlaid with an Art Nouveau design featuring a stylised female head surrounded by whiplash lines, musical instruments and stylised foliage. Female heads with flowing tresses and floral headbands in gilt metal sit atop each piano cheek. The three piano legs are heavily carved, yet appear understated due to minimal use of gilt filigree banding. Each leg is a tapered, four-sided baluster shape, carved with sunflowers and foliage. The piano lid is attached with two large ornate, brass hinges in a flowing intertwined design with symmetrical foliar motifs. The piano fall is inlaid with a symmetrical Art Nouveau design of stylised foliage and whiplash lines in coloured woods. The piano lid is also inlaid with an Art Nouveau style border in a stylised rinceau of interlocking foliage and flowers in coloured woods.

Empire Style

On the cabinet side panel columnar, Empire style gilt mounts flankeach side of the inlay. Napoleonic emblems of stars, palmettes and foliage feature here. The two-pedal lyre has three central spindles accented with gilt acanthus and palms at either end. Two gilt lions feet frame the cabriole lyre. The front panel features gilt, Empire mount motifs. Bees fly around flowers, between two winged lions couchant. Scrolling whiplash lines lead to and outcrop of poppies, foliage more bees and thin trailing ribbons.

Music Desk

The butterfly shaped, music desk is made from bevelled glass and an intricate metal filigree design. A central circular tree of life is surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath. Whiplash lines and stylised foliage and flowers complete the design.

Frame

The piano has a specially cast, ornate, burnished gilt frame.

This piano comes with the Besbrode Pianos Warranty.

Price includes:
  • Free delivery to a ground floor residence within mainland UK.

Condition

Original:

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How To Buy - Choose your preferred way to pay...

  • Bank Transfer : Contact Steven Leeming at Sales Support on Call +44 (0)113 2448344 or email info@besbrodepianos.com to confirm purchase of this piano. An invoice will be sent out to you immediately with bank details required to enable payment.
  • Card Payment: Contact Steven Leeming at Sales Support on Call +44 (0)113 2448344 or email info@besbrodepianos.com to confirm purchase of this piano. An invoice will be sent out to you immediately with bank details required to enable payment.
  • Pay by Cheque: Call Steven Leeming at Sales Support on Call +44 (0)113 2448344 or email info@besbrodepianos.com to confirm purchase of this piano and an invoice will be sent out to you. You can send a cheque to us by return post.
  • Pay by Finance: Call Steven Leeming at Sales Support on Call +44 (0)113 2448344 or email info@besbrodepianos.com to confirm purchase of this piano and an invoice will be sent out to you. You can send a cheque to us by return post.

Piano Stools:
This piano comes with a free piano stool

Free Standard,  Piano Stool

Free Standard, Piano Stool

PRICE: FREE

Piano Stool Upgrades:

Besbrode Pianos Adjustable, Real Leather, Concert Piano Stool. Brass studs around cushion. Eight buttons on cushion.

Adjustable, Real Leather, Concert Piano Stool - Available in black and brown

PRICE: £POA
Besbrode Pianos Bespoke, Adjustable Piano Stool. Available in different finishes and leg styles

Bespoke, Adjustable Piano Stool - Available in different finishes and leg styles - This is an example of a burr walnut finish

PRICE: £POA

PianoDisc iQ HD Airport Digital Player Piano System: The intelligent, invisible player system with Apple Airport Express and iPad.

PianoDisc iQ HD Airport Digital Player Piano System: The intelligent, invisible player system with Apple Airport Express and iPad

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Adsilent® Silent System:  Silent system with recording and playback facilities.

Adsilent® Silent System: Retrofit an Adsilent® Silent System to this piano. Enjoy and play any time of day!

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This grand piano carpet is specially designed to protect your grand piano from rising hot air produced from underfloor heating as well as reducing noise levels. Also provides excellent damp resistance. Reduces the need for castor cups. Available in black only

Grand Piano Carpet: This grand piano carpet is specially designed to protect your grand piano from rising hot air produced from underfloor heating. Also provides excellent damp resistance. Reduces noise levels. Reduces the need for castor cups. Available in black in 9 lengths from 5ft to 9ft

5ft
£POA
5ft 6in
£POA
6ft
£POA
6ft 6in
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7ft
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7ft 6in
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8ft
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8ft 6in
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9ft
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Castor cups.  Sold individually. Available in 45 mm, 70 mm and 100 mm diameters in black, beech, laurel or  rubber

Castor Cups: Sold individually. Available in 45 mm, 70 mm and 100 mm diameters in black, beech, laurel or rubber

45mm
£POA
70mm
£POA
100mm
£POA
Castor cups.  Sold individually. Available in 40 mm and 80 mm  diameters in either chrome or brass

Castor Cups: Sold individually. Available in 40 mm and 80 mm diameters in either chrome or brass

40mm
£POA
80mm
£POA
Castor cups.  Sold individually.  Available in 55 mm in glass. This cup will raise the piano by approximately 2.5 cm

Castor Cups: Sold individually. Available in 55 mm in glass. This cup will raise the piano by approximately 2.5 cm

55mm
£POA
Nylon Proofed Grand Piano Cover made from 4 oz PU coated nylon with a water repellent finish. Available in black only.

Nylon Proofed Grand Piano Cover: made from 4 oz PU coated nylon with a water repellent finish. Available in black only

Up to 6ft 6in
£POA
Over 6ft 6in
£POA
Basic cotton grand piano cover. This cover acts as a dust cover only. Skirt length  is 18 inches. Available in black, conker brown and olive green

Basic Cotton Grand Piano Cover: This cover acts as a dust cover only. Skirt length is 18 inches. Available in black, conker brown and olive green only

Up to 6ft 6in
£POA
Over 6ft 6in
£POA
Vinyl fleece lined grand piano cover  made from leather-look vinyl with a soft fleece lining. Perfect protection for your piano. Wipe clean

Vinyl Fleece Grand Piano Cover: made from leather-look vinyl with a soft fleece lining. Perfect protection for your piano. Wipe clean. Available with or without D Rings in black and brown

Up to 6ft 6in
£POA
Over 6ft 6in
£POA
Up to 6ft 6in + D rings
£POA
Over 6ft 6in + D rings
£POA
Heavy cotton proofed grand piano cover with bonded protective fleece lining. Ideal for home use. Skirt length is 18 inches. Available in black and tan

Heavy Cotton Proofed Grand Piano Cover: with bonded protective fleece lining. Ideal for home use. Skirt length is 18 inches. Available in black and tan

Up to 6ft 6in
£POA
Over 6ft 6in
£POA
Up to 6ft 6in + D rings
£POA
Over 6ft 6in + D rings
£POA
Quilted grand piano cover. PU coated outer,  compressed needle polyester wadding in the centre and protective fleece lining. The fabrics are quilted together with a 3 inch quilting line and  an overall thickness of 10mm. Skirt length is 18 inches. Available in black, blue, brown and green

Quilted Grand Piano Cover: PU coated outer, compressed needle polyester wadding in the centre and protective fleece lining. The fabrics are quilted together with a 3 inch quilting line and an overall thickness of 10mm. Skirt length is 18 inches. Available in black, blue, brown and green

Up to 6ft 6in
£POA
Over 6ft 6in
£POA
Up to 6ft 6in + D rings
£POA
Over 6ft 6in + D rings
£POA
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