Unknown Small Square Piano.

[vondenveroverdrive]

Hey there folks.

I have a small square piano that I've never seen the likes of before. I've shown some pictures to local piano tuners.. but only heard of one other like it.

At some point in time the piano was painted over in a shabby-chic / art deco style..
The manufacture name was painted over.

The only identifiers i've found have been two dates. 8/23/45  and DEC 47 .. ..

Ultimately willing to sell it to anyone interested. I don't have the time or knowledge to service it properly.

I've attached a photo. I'd love to hear any thoughts.

Thanks!

[lhorwinkle]

That's not really even a proper piano.
It is literally worth nothing at all.
If you're lucky the trashman won't charge you to haul it away.

[indianajo]

If it has quills that pluck the strings, it might be worth a little.  That is a harpsichord. 
But if it has hammers, that are connected to the keys, that hit metal strings, it is garbage.  Some bands used something like this in rehearsals; see the keyboard in the airplane of the movie "Flying down to Rio".  That function has been totally taken over by electronic keyboards, and good riddance to these devices. 

[silverwoodpianos]

Simply a five and one third octave upright in a desk top cabinet. These were made by Aeolian, Mason & Risch, Eavestaff, and a number of other companies.

Most had bi-chords in the tenor and the bass section was all singles. Some call them a Tom Thumb piano.

Lots of short keyboard pianos were built using different cabinetry than the desk top cabinet.

Not much in the way of financial value but these instruments have other types of value, such as placement in small areas, a practice instrument in a student’s bedroom. I placed one in a geriatric ward that had no money to purchase one.

 The old folks love the tunes and some young player gains experience playing in front of an audience.

[keys60]

Those mini pianos were popular in the 40's. They were compact enough to move around much easier than a larger pianos, so they were popular with the military. After WWII, there wasn't much use for them. There's no real monetary value, but they are fun and a conversation piece. i tune one. Its a pregnant dog.  - ____ -