Description: Beautiful piano made by Winter & Co. Musette Model. It was made between 1937-1938. This piano is embellished with precious walnut veneer and an amazing carved decoration on the legs. These decorative details are uncommon in this model, whose typical ornamentation is limited to exquisite veneers and straight lines. The Winter Musette pianos contributed to a new piano style movement with a modernized console.

Location: Private Collection. Santa Ana, Orange County, CA

Beginning Stage:
1. The piano maintains its original finish, with mild damage in some parts.

2. The most serious damage is a torn leg.
3. Some previous repairs are noticed, but have not affected the finish.

Task:
1. Fixing the torn leg.
2. Correction of stain and varnish where these were missing.

3. Cleaning of the surfaces.
4. Waxing.

5. Polishing of the bronze parts (pedals and music stand holders).

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