These photos are of a Blüthner grand, made in Leipzig, Germany, circa 1890, which
was severely damaged in a fire. The piano required extensive re-veneering, restringing
and refinishing as well as major action and damper work. We were fortunate to find
a supply of pre-embargo Cuban mahogany that matched the old veneer perfectly. The
unusual blue felt and other parts were obtained from the Blüthner factory in
Leipzig. Despite major damage during WWII and years of communist rule, the company
is still building high quality pianos and still owned and operated by the Blüthner
family. We corresponded in German although I neednt have bothered. Their English
was probably better than my German.