Title
Rare Wm. Knabe Ampico Player Grand Piano – French Provincial – Original Documentation
Description
Beautiful and rare Wm. Knabe Ampico Player Grand Piano, serial number 103634, approximately 5'2", featuring an elegant French Provincial case in antique ivory with gold detailing.
This is not an ordinary baby grand. It is an Ampico reproducing player piano with an ornate period case and a documented history going back more than 60 years.
The piano comes with valuable original documentation, including:
Original 1961 purchase receipt from Piano & Organ Warehouse of Denver showing a purchase price of approximately $1,720
Professional AAA Piano Service appraisal dated August 15, 1977, valuing the piano at $10,000 at that time
The 1977 appraisal identifies the instrument as a Wm. Knabe Ampico Player Grand Piano, serial #103634, and describes the case as French Provincial in antique ivory and gold
Additional original receipts and service/history documents
Matching bench included
The piano has been preserved with its distinctive antique ivory finish, ornate carved legs and decorative casework. It is a beautiful statement piece as well as an interesting example of early reproducing-piano technology.
Condition: Vintage/antique condition. Because of the age of the instrument, interested buyers are welcome to have the piano professionally inspected. The historical appraisal and original paperwork will be included with the sale.
Located in the Denver, Colorado area.
Serious inquiries are welcome. Additional photographs of the piano, interior, Ampico mechanism, serial number and original documentation are available.