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ANTONIE BORD PIANOS (1840-1960)

A. Bord, Paris upright piano c1910 Walnut (c. 1910 France)

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Item Medium Description

wood metal

European Dimensions

133.00 cm wide   112.00 cm high   55.00 cm deep

UK/USA Converted Dimensions

52.36 inches wide  44.09 inches high  21.65 inches deep

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A. Bord, Paris traditional upright piano c1910 - SOLD
Walnut case with simple mouldings turned and fluted legs and candleholders (sconces) and brass side lifting handles

A Bord, Paris - makers name in black and gold on keyboard cover, 7 octave keyboard with ebony accidentals (sharps)

A good example of late 19th century French piano construction. Oblique strung to provide a fuller bass tone. Copper close wound covered bass strings, bichord steel tenor strings and trichord strung treble.

Pleasing flute like tone quality ideal for lighter home use.

Made at a time when pianos were tuned with the change of the seasons, 4 times a year.

CURRENTLY UNDER RESTORATION - price to be £3860.00 on completion of work - SOLD

BORD PIANOS
Type Artist/Maker
Country of origin France
Started working 1840
Stopped working 1960

Antonie Bord was one of France’s most popular piano manufacturers, building pianos by the thousands annually. Bord was established in Paris in 1840, and enjoyed huge success for over a century. Bord instruments are very popular today in Europe, but they are somewhat scarce here in America. In 1934, Bord was purchased by the illustrious Pleyel Piano Company of Paris. A. Bord was discontinued around 1960.
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Robert Morley & Co Ltd

Robert Morley & Co Ltd
34 Engate Street
London
SE13 7HA
England

Open: Open Monday-Saturday 9.30-5 excluding bank holidays

Contacts: Julia Morley, John Morley
Telephone: +44 (0)20-8318 5838
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We are members of:
BRITISH ANTIQUE DEALERS' ASSOCIATION
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Established: 1881
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Musical instruments, specialising in pianos, square upright and grand; harpsichords; early keyboard instruments; harps; repair and restoration

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