Partelow Miniature Grand Piano- Signed- RARE Start Price USD 325.00 Current Price USD 405.00 Time Left - Bid Count 3 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, July 02, 2008 End Time Wednesday, July 09, 2008 Location Howell, Michigan See more about 'Partelow Miniature Grand Piano- Signed- RARE' Description This piano is dated 7-86 and was purchased by my Mom at that time. She had never displayed it. Partelow pianos are miniature works of art. It comes with a separate bench, music stand, and prop for the lid. It can be displayed with the lid up or down. Mr. Partelow has been a Master Craftsman for over 31 years and he is now reaching “his golden years” so every instrument becomes a collector's dream. The excellence of Ralph Partelow craftsmanship is embodied in each of his historically authentic and superbly executed period instruments. A lifelong appreciation of music made Mr Partelow initial choice of a college major in organ and piano “a natural”. In 1976, he took up the avocation of making miniature keyboard instruments for which he is well known. Early encouragement from John Steirway (of Steinway and Sons Piano Company) provided specifications of true-to-life pianos for Ralph to copy in miniature. (statement by Faith B. Rogers, President, Fieldwood Company, Inc.) Special Features: Amazingly realistic keys and strings Carefully handcrafted from the finest hardwoods; Meticulously reproduced from full-scale piano specifications Beautifully finished in satin polyurethane Individually signed, dated and coded Appropriately furnished with matching bench, stand and propI have to sell this as is since it was not mine, but I have inspected it thoroughly and it looks mint to me (I used to manage a miniature store so I do have experience! LOL).Please emal me with any questions. I am putting a high price on this after doing some internet research. Place a Bid!