Antique Piano circa 1910 Full upright

An Innovative American Tradition

Millions of Americans fell in love with the piano. By the turn of the 19th century, American piano manufacturing was in full swing with hundreds of piano manufacturing companies building thousands of pianos all across the country. This piano was made in New York J. F. Valois, maybe related to Valois and Williams.

The history of American piano manufacturing is an important chapter in the history of American ingenuity, and its achievements can be seen in the fine craftsmanship of actions and cabinets, and of course in the acoustics. Certainly, the pure sound produced by the hard and soft woods of America's great first growth forests will always stand up to even the most sophisticated electronics of a postmodern age.

This piano is available as a period display piece. It looks good and plays most notes but is not really playable unless restored. It has been in our family since the 1940s. If interested send email to profenginer at gmail. com.