Offering a rare pre-Civil War Jonas Chickering square grand piano, believed to date from approximately 1845–1852.

The ornate cast-iron frame is marked “Jonas Chickering, 334 Washington Street, Boston.” Chickering used this factory before it was destroyed by fire in 1852, helping establish the piano’s approximate age.

Details:

• Approximately 72 inches wide × 35 inches deep
• Rich reddish-brown wood-veneer cabinet
• Heavy turned legs and folding music rack
• Ornate cast-iron frame
• Keyboard, strings, tuning pins, dampers, and pedal linkage appear substantially present
• Serial number has not been located

This is an approximately 175-year-old antique and has not been professionally inspected or appraised. It shows normal age-related cabinet wear, interior dust, oxidation, and surface corrosion. Its mechanical and tuning condition is not guaranteed, so it is being sold as-is as an antique instrument or restoration project. Prospective buyers are welcome to arrange a professional inspection before purchasing.

An impressive piece for a piano collector, historic home, period interior, restoration specialist, or decorative focal point.

Located in Owensboro, Kentucky 42301. This piano is extremely heavy. Buyer is responsible for hiring insured professional piano movers and for all removal and transportation expenses.

Asking $1,250 or best reasonable offer. Serious inquiries welcome.