Offered for sale is a handsome late-19th-century J. & C. Fischer Cabinet Grand upright piano, serial number 94129, dating to approximately 1880.
Manufactured by the historic New York piano maker J. & C. Fischer, this substantial Victorian instrument features an attractive wooden cabinet with elaborate decorative fretwork, carved supports, and distinctive period detailing, made of beautiful quarter sawn oak wood and is of the Eastlake Victorian style.  Victorian pianos like this were rarely made of light quarter sawn oak; most were made of dark woods like Honduran Mahogany or Brazilian Rosewood because dark wood finishes were more popular with Victorian era décor. Lighter oak pianos didn’t become as popular until well after the turn of the century.  Today, however, light oak Victorian décor is very popular and oak Victorian pianos are quite desirable.  Because they were built in smaller numbers, oak Victorian pianos are a bit scarce today.   

Condition:
The piano requires comprehensive mechanical restoration to return it to proper playing condition.
Several strings in the lowest register are broken. Most remaining notes produce sound, but the instrument is severely out of tune and has poor tonal quality. The dampers have deteriorated, and the action and other mechanical components require extensive restoration.
The cabinet is visually attractive, with its decorative woodwork intact as shown in the photographs. The history of the finish is unknown.
We have decided not to undertake a complete restoration and would very much like to find someone who appreciates the piano's craftsmanship and historical character.
Details:
Manufacturer: J. & C. Fischer, New York
Type: Cabinet Grand upright piano
Approximate date: 1880
Serial number: 94129
Condition: Unrestored; substantial mechanical restoration required
Location: Ulster County, Hudson Valley, New York
Offered strictly as-is, as a restoration project or decorative antique rather than a playable instrument.
Additional photographs available upon request. Buyer responsible for arranging professional piano moving.
Reasonable offers considered.