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Extremely Rare J B Cramer Ships Piano. 1900. Cellulose Capped Keyboard *
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Extremely Rare J B Cramer Ships Piano. 1900. Cellulose Capped Keyboard *

1900 - 1920
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Extremely rare, J B Cramer Ships (Yacht) Piano. Table top (patent portable piano). 1900. Cellulose covered keyboard *no ivory material*.

A superb dimunative Ships Folding Piano with beautiful proportions. Beautifully paired with matching table, and piano stool (included in sale). 44 cm depth with keyboard in folded-up / closed position for ships galley stowage. In superb original condition, lovely mahogony with beautiful finish, piano strings and felt in excellent condition. The key board with cellulose cappings to wooden keys, hence no ivory and no Cites registration required. Recently serviced and retuned. Lovely sound.

Heavy item at circa 50Kg. Please discuss delivery.

*Identical to Captain Scotts of the Antartic (RMS Discovery) B. Cramer & Co., patent portable piano, 1897. Horniman Museum object no. M7-1991. Horniman Museum & Gardens (last photo).

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Ships Piano to the 1900s.

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SA1102142
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D:00035
Description
Extremely rare, J B Cramer Ships (Yacht) Piano. Table top (patent portable piano). 1900. Cellulose covered keyboard *no ivory material*.

A superb dimunative Ships Folding Piano with beautiful proportions. Beautifully paired with matching table, and piano stool (included in sale). 44 cm depth with keyboard in folded-up / closed position for ships galley stowage.

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In superb original condition, lovely mahogony with beautiful finish, piano strings and felt in excellent condition.
Dragoncharger Antiques

The key board with cellulose cappings to wooden keys, hence no ivory and no Cites registration required. Recently serviced and retuned. Lovely sound.

fig 1. An antique mahogany upright ships piano featuring a cellulose keyboard, twin brass candle sconces, and the maker mark Cramer London.
fig 1. Extremely Rare J B Cramer Ships Piano. 1900. Cellulose Capped Keyboard *

Heavy item at circa 50Kg. Please discuss delivery.

Identical to Captain Scotts of the Antartic (RMS Discovery) B. Cramer & Co., patent portable piano, 1897. Horniman Museum object no. M7-1991. Horniman Museum & Gardens (last photo).

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Ships Piano to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1102142
Dealers Internal Ref
D:00035
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Archive I An antique mahogany upright ships piano featuring a cellulose keyboard, twin brass candle sconces, and the maker mark Cramer London.

Extremely Rare J B Cramer Ships Piano. 1900. Cellulose Capped Keyboard *

Archive II An antique mahogany upright ships piano featuring a cellulose keyboard, twin brass candle sconces, and the maker mark Cramer London. View II
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An antique mahogany upright ships piano featuring a cellulose keyboard, twin brass candle sconces, and the maker mark Cramer London.
Extremely Rare J B Cramer Ships Piano. 1900. Cellulose capped keyboard *
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An antique mahogany upright ships piano featuring a cellulose keyboard, twin brass candle sconces, and the maker mark Cramer London.
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A ships piano, or yacht piano, is a compact upright piano specifically designed for maritime vessel cabins during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Manufactured with a reduced key compass and smaller wooden casing, these instruments allowed musical performance within space-constrained maritime environments.

Pianos from around 1900 were constructed using solid and veneered hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, supported by iron internal framing. Keyboards were frequently capped with cellulose or bone, while brass fittings like candle sconces and hinges were standard original additions.

Authentic ships pianos display maker marks from recognized historic builders, compact proportions, and frequently incorporate folding keyboards or heavy brass sconces designed to accommodate motion at sea. They typically possess reduced key counts compared to full eighty-eight key household instruments.

An antique mahogany piano serves as a focal point in a library, hallway, or music room. Pairing the rich wood casing with neutral walls, understated brass accent lighting, and contemporary artwork creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern interior design.

Keep the instrument in a climate-controlled interior away from direct sunlight, dampness, and heat sources to prevent timber movement and key cover lifting. Clean the casing using a dry microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical polishes on cellulose key surfaces.
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