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Lot 285

Baldwin Acrosonic Midcentury Modern Walnut Spinet Piano, Circa 1958

Estimate: $400 - $600
Starting Bid
$200

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Walnut spinet piano with scrolled top, X-form music rack, tapered legs on brass casters and three pedals, serial number 645140. Inspected October 2026 by a professional piano technician, who found the soundboard, plate, pinblock and strings in excellent condition with good tone; case scratches, chips to keytop fronts and light wear to pedal plating; needs tuning and voicing.

Dimensions: Piano is approx. 36 in H x 57.25 in W x 25.5 in D. 

LOCAL PICK UP INFORMATION: Wednesday, November 18, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at 8059 Foothill Blvd, Sunland, CA 91040

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Condition

Inspected 6 October 2026 by Todd Lyall, Piano Tuner & Technician, T & S Piano Tuning & Service, South Pasadena, CA.

  • Case: walnut, some scratches.
  • Keys: plastic keytops with some chips to fronts; key bushings in good condition.
  • Soundboard, bridges and ribs: excellent.
  • Plate: excellent.
  • Strings: up to pitch, no rust, good tone.
  • Pinblock: excellent.
  • Dampers: excellent.
  • Pedals: bushings good; plating a little worn.
  • Hammers: good condition, could use some voicing; hammer butts good.
  • Flanges, wippens and back checks: excellent.
  • Regulation: a little out, but the piano still plays well.
  • Technician’s summary: just needs a good tuning and some voicing.

All items are sold As Is. The condition description provided assumes normal wear appropriate to the item's age and usage. When no condition statement appears, this does not indicate the item is flawless or free from wear, imperfections, or age-related effects. Any additional condition concerns are noted in the lot description. For more photos or specific condition inquiries, please contact info@hughesauctions.com with the lot number. Condition assessments represent the evaluator's professional opinion and should not be considered statements of absolute fact. Bidders must review and accept the Conditions of Sale prior to auction participation.

Provenance

Private Estate, Los Angeles, California

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