Lot #264: Antique 1909 Nordheimer "Special" Upright Piano with Matching Bench - Professionally Maint

Beautiful, historic Nordheimer "Special" upright acoustic piano, complete with its matching dark wood piano bench. Known for their rich tone and exceptional craftsmanship, Canadian-made Nordheimer pianos are highly regarded by technicians and players alike. Brand/Model: Nordheimer "Special"Cabinet: Traditional dark-stained natural wood finish with an elegant visible grain Condition: The exterior cabinet shows moderate vintage wear and minor scuffs along the edges consistent with its age. Internally, the action and hammers are fully intact and cleanly structured. Internal mechanics have been professionally serviced and maintained by well-known Toronto technician Roland Grittani Piano Restorations. Thanks to expert care, the actions are clean, and the instrument plays beautifully and stands in tune—a rare find for an authentic 1909 Canadian antique! Functionality: Seems to be in tune when played and functions well. Business card for piano shop in seat may have records of care. The Nordheimer Piano & Music Co. is one of Canada's most celebrated historic piano makers.The Golden Era: Founded in 1844 by brothers Abraham and Samuel Nordheimer, the company initially imported world-class instruments (including serving as Canada's official Steinway dealer) before manufacturing their own ultra-high-quality pianos in Toronto starting around 1890. Pianos built between 1903 and 1929 are widely considered to be from the peak era of Nordheimer manufacturing.The Heintzman Acquisition: In 1927, Canada's largest manufacturer, Heintzman & Co., purchased Nordheimer. They continued to produce pianos stamped with the Nordheimer name into the 1960s.Collector Note: Buyers value pre-1927 independent Nordheimer models for their robust construction and deep, warm bass tones. Based on the historical Pierce Piano Atlas records for the Nordheimer Piano Co., the serial number 10752 means this piano was manufactured between 108a. Specifically, the factory production milestones for that decade show:1905: Starting at Serial No. 7,400 (or 7,500)1910: Starting at Serial No. 11,000. Because 10,752 is very close to the 11,000 mark, this instrument was likely built right around 1909. This places the piano squarely in the "Golden Era" of Canadian piano manufacturing. It was built in Nordheimer’s state-of-the-art Toronto factory on King Street before the company was purchased by Heintzman in 1927. Located on main floor for pickup. Pickup category timeslot {A}