1914 Perzina Baby Grand Piano-
I've noticed that a lot of people have this piano on their "Watch" lists. I've been dropping the "Buy It Now" price over the last 10 days. There will come a time when I don't drop it any further and I will just remove the listing and sell it locally. A local antiques dealer made an offer already. I would think someone who would enjoy a great sounding piano in their home would want it more. Time will tell . . . .
This is a beautiful circa 1914 PERZINA (German made) baby grand piano. We had a highly respected professional pianist/composer/technician look it over and tune it. He was amazed, having never seen an older Perzina before. He said it rivaled Steinway, Mason-Hamlin, and any other high end piano companies' comparable piano . . . and he has worked on and played most of them. According to the technician, he believed the piano had been refurbished probably within the last 20 years. He said the pinstock, and pins were perfect and that the piano was a pleasure to see, play, and to tune. He said anyone who appreciates a quality piano would love to have this in their home. If you're serious about possibly buying this baby grand, contact me and I'll let you speak to the technician yourself.
UPDATE: The technician just sent us an evaluation form for the piano and we have added it to the bottom of the photographs.
Our "Buy It Now" price is a fraction of what a comparable Steinway would sell for. The body is 5' 1" deep x 57 1/2" wide, so it will fit in almost any home. Here is some info I found on the net regarding the PERZINA Piano Co.:
Origins
The history of the Perzina Piano begins on July 1, 1871. on that day Julius and Albert Perzina opened their shop in Schwerin. This small, yet pleasant town was then home to some 40.000 people. It was the capital of the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, in the north of Germany. A lake emphaises Schwerin’s beauty. More lakes surround it and just beyond the perimeter a magnificent 19th century Castle guards the town. In 1910 the court pianist, Ida Sothmann, played her Perzina Piano here. By 1919 , in turbulent times, the grand Dukes Relinquished their power. In 1871 Julius and Albert were in their late twenties. They were the sons of a Saxon piano builder and wanted to continue their father’s work. The Perzina brothers followed training rooted in the rich traditions of centuries, receiving thorough training in all skills needed to build the perfect instrument. During these Apprentice years, spent travelling and learning, they worked in many shops as journeyman and assistants, the best known of them being the factory of the famous Carl Bechstein. On July 1st 1871 they proudly painted ‘’Gebrüder Perzina’’ (Perzina Brothers) on the dilapidated gable of an old piano factory in Schwerin. It was no more than a large workshop where the Perzina brothers went to work with 12 craftsmen. The process was purely according to traditional methods and completely manual, from the refined woodwork to the casting of the frames. In the first year of the operation 20 pianos were produced. In those days there were almost 500 piano factories all over Germany of which no less than 150 were in Berlin. During the first Decades of the Twentieth century, most of these companies perished, but Perzina survived.
Men & Circumstance
The success story of Perzina can be traced to certain people and circumstances. In 1871, the many independent nations of Germany were united under the iron rule of chancellor Otto von Bismarck, the first German Kaiser. The long awaited unity was a strong impulse to the economy. Tolls and tariffs that existed between those German states were abandoned. In German history these years are called ‘’Gründerjahre’’, the years of foundation, when many companies were founded. This was the first version of what the world was later to recognize as the German ‘’economic miracle’’. The profits benefited the commoners - compared with countries going through transition - who spent more money on housing, furniture, travel, entertainment and culture. Fathers and mothers wanted to learn how to play, and let their children take piano lessons. The piano took its important place in the average household as an instrument and a piece of furniture. The Perzina brothers profited from this situation, and did so shrewdly, for they combined their vast technical knowledge with a distinct feeling for style and quality.
Enthusiastic Users
The Perzina piano was received well. Many players and listeners paid the builders compliments. Exhibitions brought many medals in precious metals, diplomas, and other paraphernalia. Wherever the Perzina piano was heard it received enthusiastic approval. Royal recognition came from the archduke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, who granted the Perzina the title: ‘’piano supplier to the court". Other nobles were soon to follow: Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands joined the Dukes of Oldenburg, Anhalt, then married to Hendrik of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. In 1906 she chose Perzina to become the Royal Piano factory. The old sales prospectus and catalogues of the company mention many European Royals and hundreds of other who frankly and abundantly expressed their complete satisfaction with the Perzina product. Among them are many professional musicians, conservatory professors, piano teacher, art critics and piano dealers. The director of the Royal Dutch Opera wrote of Perzina in 1900: ‘’The Perzina pianos distinguish themselves through their remarkably beautiful tone and sound. They are very pleasant to play and are of sound and solid construction. I can hence, with full conviction, warmly recommend ‘’the Perzina piano’’. Also French and English musicians gave enthusiastic recommendations. A music critic wrote about Perzina: ‘’Solid, precise, excellent mechanism, melodious’’. Such recommendations came from many cities and countries in Europe and beyond: Amsterdam, Antwerp, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Caracas, Constantinople, Cape Town, London, Madrid, Paris and Vienna.
Expansion
In those days the company letterhead stated ‘’The Largest Piano Factory in Northern Germany’’. Around 1900 the company expanded rapidly. This was mostly the work of Daniel Huss, a son in law of Julius Perzina. Between 1897 and 1917 he was the owner and manager. What started with a production of 20 pianos in1871 had flourished to 1000 in 1910. Perzina had its own steam-driven sawmill, there were branches all over Germany and Europe and a world spanning distribution network was established. Customers in Asia, South America and Australia were gladly served. The export to the wide tableau covering all kinds of pianos in many types and colors. There were also electric pianos (pianolas), and of course the Grand Production of Perzina Grand Pianos Started in 1905. Just like the uprights, the grand pianos easily found their way to concert halls, conservatories and music lovers around the world.
The piano has a rich melodic tone and would look great in your home!
Guaranteed to be as described.
Feel free to make an appointment to come and see it in person! Once you see it, you'll want to drive home with it! Located near Cumberland, MD.
Winning bidder must pick up near Cumberland, MD or arrange shipping from your end.
Thank you & good luck!
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