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1891 Steinway & Sons; Mellier Grand Piano
belonging to the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

Rosewood and Tulipwood case with tubular action frame interior, overstrung.
The case, Model 70701"B" by Mellier."

The case had serious damages to the veneers, damages from water and humidity. The project required replacement of missing veneer and missing inlaid wood.  Loose veneer needed re-gluing.  The gilded parts had damages and need to be re-gilded.  French polishing was used to finish the piece.

 

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