Rare 1912 Blüthner Style 5 Grand Piano – 180 cm – Original Patent Action & Ivory Keys – Warm Golden Tone

Description:
For sale: A characterful and structurally sound Blüthner Style 5 grand piano built in 1912 in Leipzig, Germany (serial number 86548). This is a fine example of early 20th-century German craftsmanship, famous for its legendary "Golden Tone" – warm, singing, rich in overtones – a favorite of pianists like Sergei Rachmaninoff.

Key Features & Technical Condition:
- Action: Original Blüthner Patent Action – renowned for its exceptionally smooth, light, direct, and responsive touch with excellent repetition. Ideal for nuanced, expressive, and technical playing.
- Soundboard: Intact with no visible cracks – essential for preserving resonance and tonal quality.
- Tuning stability: Remarkably stable for its 114 years; the pinblock and overall structure remain healthy.
- Keys: Original ivory keytops in good structural condition (no major chips or damage), showing a beautiful natural vintage patina/yellowing that suits the age perfectly.
- No Aliquot system (typical for Style 5; this keeps it simpler and more straightforward in response).

Dimensions:
- Length: Approximately 180 cm (measured from key front to rear edge)
- Width: Approximately 140 cm
Compact enough for most living rooms or studies, yet offering a fuller, more projecting sound than smaller baby grands.

Exterior & Aesthetics:
Classic black polished cabinet with the iconic, richly carved Blüthner music desk. The finish shows honest signs of age and use – surface scratches, scuffs, and patina after over a century – giving it authentic vintage charm. This makes it an excellent candidate for a sympathetic cosmetic refresh (e.g., French polish or full repolish) without needing major structural work.

(or best offer – open to sensible negotiation)

Serious inquiries only. Professional piano movers recommended for transport (happy to provide suggestions for reliable Dutch/European specialists).

Location: Scheveningen, ground floor, professional removal recommend (pianohandel de Liefde, op Scheveningen)