Gabler Antique Grand Piano - From The Early 1900s
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:27311844 | Brand: Gabler |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: United States | Model: Parlor Grand Style B |
| MPN: Does Not Apply | Type: Grand Piano |
| Number of Pedals: 3 | UPC: Does not apply |
You are looking at our rare Gabler grand piano from the very early 1900s. This is actually a Grand Style B piano. This piano is in good working order and it seems to hold its tune well. It could definitely use some overall cleaning up and there are various degrees of restoration that could be done. As you can tell by the photos this is an extremely nice and well built piano. There is some wear and tear as you would expect from its age and use. Winning bidder must pay for item within 24... hours or it will be re-listed. For some additional information about this model and the company that made this please read below. Thanks for visiting!Measurements: Length - 76" (6 feet 4 inches)Width / Back - 56" (4 feet 8 inches)Width / Front - 40" (3 feet 4 inches)Height - 39" (3 feet 3 inches)About The Parlor Grand Style B (from the original company documentation)The best thought and skill of three generations has been given to evolving this exquisite instrument. A product of infinite patience, and the application of the highest scientific knowledge. The case is made up in veneers running continuously around the rim ; it has the repeating action, harmonic scale bar and also the patent iron action frame cast in one piece, which are also distinguishing features of the Gabler Grands. The pedals are the piano, the forte, and the sostenuto. Specs are length 6 feet, width 4 feet 9 inches, 3 feet 3 inches and a Figured Mahogany Case. Gabler, Ernest & BrotherBrothers Ernest & Emil Gabler were very well known in the 19th Century piano building industry. Ernest Gabler immigrated to New York City and started work at the famous Chickering & Sons Piano Factory in Boston in 1851. In 1854, he established his own firm in New York City. From 1858 – 1859, Ernest Gabler went into partnership with George Manner to establish the firm of Manner & Gabler. After this firm dissolved, Ernest Gabler went back to building pianos under his own name. Emil Gabler was the less prominent of the Gabler brothers, and he is first listed in New York City in 1862. In 1863 Emil Gabler went into partnership with Thomas Chambers to establish the firm of Chambers & Gabler. Chambers & Gabler was dissolved in 1866, and Emil Gabler went on to build pianos under his own name for several years after.In 1883, Emil & Ernest Gabler went into partnership to form the hugely successful company of Ernest Gabler & Brother. During the 19th Century, the firm was known for building extravagant and expensive pianos, including square grands and uprights. By the turn-of-the-century, the company was fairly successful and was building a complete line of baby grands and player pianos as well. In the early 20th Century, the firm also manufactured “Faber Piano Company” and “Baus Piano Company” brand pianos. All Gabler pianos we have restored in our shop have been of superior quality. Gabler went out of business in about 1932 due to the Great Depression
