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1914-1915 Schomacker Baby Grand Piano for sale, professionally rebuilt

For Sale · Moore Piano Services

Schomacker
Baby Grand

Baby Grand Piano  ·  Circa 1914–1915  ·  Professionally Rebuilt

Asking Price

Was: $12,500, Now: $8,000

Appraised at $12,500–$15,000 · serious inquiries only

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Schomacker baby grand piano full view Schomacker case label and serial number tag Schomacker soundboard and string detail with maker's name Schomacker nameboard and keys detail

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About This Instrument

A genuine piece of
American piano history.

Schomacker was a Philadelphia manufacturer founded in 1838, known for exceptional 19th and early 20th century craftsmanship and their patented "Gold String" wire process. The company became the flagship piano line of Wanamaker's department stores starting in 1899 and was favored by period notables including President Ulysses S. Grant.

Production ended in the early 1940s, making surviving examples genuinely antique. This particular instrument dates to approximately 1914–1915, confirmed via serial number, and has been substantially rebuilt: fully restrung, with the soundboard professionally repaired and the pinblock holding tension tightly.

It plays beautifully, with excellent pitch stability, responsive touch, and rich tone — zero broken or missing strings, zero sticking keys. The cabinet finish is high quality with only minor, surface-level cosmetic scratching that doesn't affect the wood or finish integrity.

Specifications

MakeSchomacker
TypeBaby Grand
YearCirca 1914–1915
DatingConfirmed via Serial No.
OriginAmerican-Made · Philadelphia
CabinetMinor Cosmetic Wear Only
StringsFully Restrung
ConditionProfessionally Rebuilt
Appraised Value$12,500–$15,000
Asking PriceWas: $12,500, Now: $8,000

The Schomacker Legacy

A name once favored
by presidents.

Schomacker's history spans over a century of American craftsmanship — from its founding to its place in one of the country's most storied department stores.

1838 · Founded

A Philadelphia Original

Schomacker was founded in Philadelphia in 1838, building a reputation over the following decades for exceptional craftsmanship in piano manufacturing.

Patented Process

The "Gold String" Wire

Schomacker's patented "Gold String" wire process was a hallmark of the brand's late 19th and early 20th century instruments, prized for tonal quality.

1899 · Wanamaker's

Flagship of a Department Store Empire

Starting in 1899, Schomacker became the flagship piano line sold through Wanamaker's department stores, and was favored by period notables including President Ulysses S. Grant.

The Rebuild

Substantially rebuilt.
Not a touch-up.

This instrument has been evaluated and appraised by a Certified Piano Technician (PTG member) and brought back to genuinely playable, tour-ready condition.

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Fully Restrung Every string has been replaced. Zero broken or missing strings.
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Soundboard Professionally Repaired The soundboard has been professionally repaired, supporting rich, resonant tone.
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Pinblock Holding Tension Tightly The pinblock holds tuning tension tightly, contributing to excellent pitch stability.
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No Sticking Keys Every key has been inspected and corrected. Zero sticking keys — immediately playable.
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Responsive Touch & Rich Tone Plays beautifully, with a responsive touch and the rich tone Schomacker instruments are known for.
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Minor Cosmetic Wear Only Cabinet finish is high quality with only minor, surface-level scratching that doesn't affect the wood or finish integrity.

Documentation

CPT-Evaluated
& Appraised

This instrument has been evaluated and appraised at $12,500–$15,000 by a Certified Piano Technician (PTG member). The asking price Was: $12,500, Now: $8,000 is at the low end of that appraised range. A full written appraisal is available on request.

Excellent Pitch Stability Responsive Touch Rich Tone Zero Sticking Keys Zero Broken Strings

Serious inquiries only. Full written appraisal available on request.

No Pressure. No Commitment.

Come play it
before you decide.

This piano is available to view and play in person by appointment. A piece of history like this deserves to be experienced firsthand — bring your music, bring your teacher, take your time.

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Serious Inquiries Only

The next step is
a conversation.

Call or email Davis directly to ask questions or schedule a time to see this piano in person. Local viewing available. Full written appraisal available on request.

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