June 28, 2011

An Extraordinary Musical Find

We wrapped things up in the north today before leaving for the Mediterranean coast. We found quite a few interesting accessories…

Bronze dog inkwell

But our BIG find of the day was a early twentieth century bookmatched rosewood baby grand piano!!! It’s a true work of art made by Niendorf, a German maker famous for the quality of its cases which contributes greatly to the richness of its sound. After all, the Germans are known for producing the best pianos (think Steinway or Bosendorfer). Luckily, Alexander was there to attest to its quality as an instrument; he began studying classical piano at age four and has a degree in piano performance. The piano has great action and a range of sound you would expect to find in a much larger grand piano. We can’t wait to put this piece front and center in the window of our shop on Dickson Street.