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From the Steinway & Sons Archives, the Model B Steinway was completed on August
14, 1918 and sold to Harry S. Harkness on August 23, 1918. The instrument was sold as a plain ebony case. On record
with Steinway & Sons as well is that the piano was sold to Schmieg/Hungate/Kotzian, the 20th century prestigious
premiere furniture makers of that time in New York, USA. ( Steinway & Sons used Schmieg/Hungate/Kotzian up to 1940.
It was quite common in those days for prominent wealthy families to have a furniture maker make all of the furniture
for the family.
Most likely Schmieg/Hungate/Kotzian were acting on the behalf of Harry S. Harkness. The piano was then sent from
Steinway & Sons to the furniture manufactuers firm. This one of a kind design was then fabricated for this exquisite
walnut artcase and matching bench.The piano when completed was delivered to 270 Park Ave, New York USA.) |
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