Accurate Description of Item
One Cable Console Piano
Appraiser Remarks
The Cable Piano Company was one of the largest piano manufacturers in Chicago. The company was established in 1880 by H.D. Cable, who had originally been with the Western Cottage Organ Company (later changed to Chicago Cottage Organ Company). In 1890, Cable consolidated with the Conover Brothers, as well as his two brothers Fayette S. Cable and Hobart M. Cable (although Fayette S. Cable and Hobart M. Cable continued to build pianos under their own names). Shortly thereafter, the firm acquired the Schiller Piano Company, using Schiller instruments as their 'top of the line' models. The Cable Piano Company was widely celebrated as a maker of fine instruments, and they were a major contributor to the American piano industry at large. Cable built a number of brand names including Kingsbury, Wellington, Schiller, Conover, and Euphona player pianos, Palmetto, and others.
This example dates from the second quarter of the 20th Century. Values for used piano's is generally weak in the current market, generally pianos over 50 years of age even if well maintained need extensive internal re-builds that can exceed the cost or replacement.
This example dates from the second quarter of the 20th Century. Values for used piano's is generally weak in the current market, generally pianos over 50 years of age even if well maintained need extensive internal re-builds that can exceed the cost or replacement.
Estimated Value
$400.00- $600.00
Re: Cable Piano
One Cable Console Piano
The Cable Piano Company was one of the largest piano manufacturers in Chicago. The company was established in 1880 by H.D. Cable, who had originally been with the Western Cottage Organ Company (later changed to Chicago Cottage Organ Company). In 1890, Cable consolidated with the Conover Brothers, as well as his two brothers Fayette S. Cable and Hobart M. Cable (although Fayette S. Cable and Hobart M. Cable continued to build pianos under their own names). Shortly thereafter, the firm acquired the Schiller Piano Company, using Schiller instruments as their 'top of the line' models. The Cable Piano Company was widely celebrated as a maker of fine instruments, and they were a major contributor to the American piano industry at large. Cable built a number of brand names including Kingsbury, Wellington, Schiller, Conover, and Euphona player pianos, Palmetto, and others.
This example dates from the second quarter of the 20th Century. Values for used piano's is generally weak in the current market, generally pianos over 50 years of age even if well maintained need extensive internal re-builds that can exceed the cost or replacement.