A Steinway and Sons Rosewood Square Piano
Circa 1858
serial number 2483.
Height 37 1/4 x width 80 x depth 40 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.

Case appears in overall good, stable condition, A few scattered nicks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use. The music-stand detached with a small area of loss to veneer. The ivory keys with a few chips on edges. One of the "natural" keys does not return when pressed, two natural keys at opposite ends of keyboard press and retract but the hammer does not strike. Some of the black keys do not strike when pressed. The soundboard is largely intact, but appears to have some areas of restoration and some tight cracks. Piano is out of tune, uncertain of previous maintenance performed. Additional images available upon request.

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