Many pianos are not worth the expense of restoration and many others’ original condition has deteriorated beyond the point of practical repair. All the internal parts needed to be reconditioned or rebuilt to get it back to a restored state of being playable and tunable again. Basically, everything on the piano was severely worn or broken. (Notice the missing Victorian gingerbread scrollwork Panels and Medallions)Īs you can tell, the piano had heavy use during its lifetime as well as being exposed to seasonal changes for many years. Many of the parts and mechanisms of this piano are not standard like in a modern-day piano and do not allow for simple part replacements thus much of the reconditioning that must be accomplished in a piano like this is through working with the existing parts and rebuilding or repairing them as necessary to preserve the originality of the instrument.īelow are a few photos of the piano in its original Alabama home prior to its arrival at our facility. This piano is a true work of art and worthy of meticulous restoration technics to preserve its beauty for a future generation. Albert Weber was from Bavaria, Germany and was very renowned in the piano industry until his death in 1879.
Restored Rosewood Victorian Grand Piano originally made by Albert Weber in New York in 1874Īccording to the Pierce Piano Atlas 12 th edition, Weber piano company was established in 1852 by Albert Weber on White St. This is a fine example of a late 19 th century Rosewood Victorian grand piano with all its grandeur and style. The craftsmanship and dedication that originally went into making this instrument is unmistakable and is what made Weber one of the world’s most superb pianos in its day. Antique Victorian Piano Restoration of Weber Grand from 1874Ĭharm, beauty and fascination of bringing a treasured piano back to life is a true rewarding experience.
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