Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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This extraordinary 1897 Baldwin represents the artistry and ambition of Baldwin’s earliest years of grand-piano production. Measuring 6'3", this instrument utilizes Baldwin’s historic C scale—the predecessor to the later Model L—and offers the depth, warmth, and tonal presence associated with a full-sized parlor grand.
The magnificent cabinet is crafted in richly figured mahogany and features finely crafted woodworking. Its beautifully sculpted details and warm, lustrous finish make this piano as much a piece of fine furniture as it is a musical instrument.
The piano was extensively restored in the past, including: Regilded cast-iron plate New strings New damper felts New key bushings New front-rail bushings We have installed new hammers that provide renewed tonal life, complementing the piano’s earlier restoration and bringing its musical performance to a level that compliments its extraordinary appearance. The 6'3" scale offers a broad tonal palette, with a resonant bass, a rich and singing middle register, and a clear, expressive treble.
This is a rare opportunity to own an important early Baldwin grand with exceptional visual character, substantial musical capabilities, and over a century of American piano history. It would be an ideal centerpiece for an elegant home, historic property, music room, or serious pianist seeking an instrument unlike anything being produced today.
livingpianos.com/pianos/1897-baldwin-model-c
This extraordinary 1897 Baldwin represents the artistry and ambition of Baldwin’s earliest years of grand-piano production. Measuring 6'3", this instrument utilizes Baldwin’s historic C scale—the predecessor to the later Model L—and offers the depth, warmth, and tonal presence associated with a full-sized parlor grand.
The magnificent cabinet is crafted in richly figured mahogany and features finely crafted woodworking. Its beautifully sculpted details and warm, lustrous finish make this piano as much a piece of fine furniture as it is a musical instrument.
The piano was extensively restored in the past, including: Regilded cast-iron plate New strings New damper felts New key bushings New front-rail bushings We have installed new hammers that provide renewed tonal life, complementing the piano’s earlier restoration and bringing its musical performance to a level that compliments its extraordinary appearance. The 6'3" scale offers a broad tonal palette, with a resonant bass, a rich and singing middle register, and a clear, expressive treble.
This is a rare opportunity to own an important early Baldwin grand with exceptional visual character, substantial musical capabilities, and over a century of American piano history. It would be an ideal centerpiece for an elegant home, historic property, music room, or serious pianist seeking an instrument unlike anything being produced today.
