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A Fine and Very Rare
Steinway New York Grand A3
Player Piano

 
A Fine and Very Rare Steinway New York Grand A3 Player Piano
A Fine and Very Rare Steinway New York Grand A3 Player Piano
The construction of Steinway model A3 New York grand piano #215050 in 6 foot 11.25 inch solid mahogany case was completed on February 17, 1923. That same day, it was shipped to the Aeolian factory in New York and a Duo-Art player was installed. In all likelihood, Steinway A3 player #215020 was then shipped to Jenkins Music Company of Kansas City, Missouri. It has resided in the Kansas City area ever since.
According to a label inside the case, the first original owner in 1923 was L.L. Marcel of 5900 Overhill Road, Mission Hills, Kansas. Louis Lee Marcell (1878 - 1950) was born in Doniphan, Kansas in 1878. Mr. Marcell was very successful in oil and banking and was founder of several companies including the White Eagle Oil company. According to A Standard History of Kansas and Kansans 1918 Volume 1, written & compiled by William E. Connelley, Secretary of the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka. Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company, copyright 1918, he was " one-time president of the board of trustees of the Conservatory of Music of Kansas City. Mr. Marcell maintained a life-long interest in musical affairs. He was a heavy financial contributor to the conservatory for many years."
The piano then passed, along with the home at 5900 Overhill Road to his son-in-law Manville H. Davis. It was later purchased by Guyton Hamilton at an estate sale at the home and now resides a few miles south of there in Leawood, Kansas.
This piano is being offered at auction to the highest bidder. The opening bid amount is $25,000.00. A large collection of music rolls will be included. All bidding will take place online, by telephone or by absentee bid. There will be no live audience and this piano is the only item being sold in this auction. Bidding will remain open until 7 pm Central Time on Tuesday, March 17 at which time the final bidding competition will take place with bidders participating live via Internet, Telephone and Absentee bids. It is the bidder's responsibility to make their own determination as to the exact condition of this piano. Serious bidders may inspect this Steinway player piano in person by appointment prior to March 17, at the home in Leawood, Kansas. For inquiries or to make an inspection appointment, email dirk@dirksoulisauctions.com or call us at 816.697.3830.