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Antique Anglo-Boer War era upright piano in Johannesburg, Gauteng for sale

Antique Anglo-Boer War era upright piano

Very rare example of an Anglo-Boer war era upright bar piano, c.1880-1900, made in England by the Army and Navy Supply Stores in London (see photo). Genuine ivory and ebony keys, and a solid European oak case.
This piano was probably used in a British army officers' mess or canteen during the Anglo-Boer War time. Given that this piano is about 120 years old, it's in remarkable condition. All the strings, hammers and frames are still there and look original. The sound board under the piano (directly above the foot pedals) is missing (see photo), but this could quite easily be made up, as it's just a square piece of wood, covering the bottom half of the strings. There are a few minor scratches in the wood casing, but other than that it's in a nice condition.
This piano appears to be in a working condition (all hamers, keys and strings are there and work), but it probably needs a good tuning service and some attention to the overall mechanical workings to bring it back to its original condition.
Dimensions: 146cm wide x 127cm high x 64cm deep.
Please understand that I am not a piano player or tuner, and that I am selling this piano "as is", with no warranties or guarantees.

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