Toy pianos have delighted generations and generations of children and collectors! From antique Schoenhut wooden toy pianos to modern plastic electronic toy pianos and everything in between, there is a multitude of toy pianos in the world. Though many miniature pianos can be considered “toys, ” this piano can actually be played to produce music. The Schoenhut Piano Company is one of the oldest and best-known makers of toy pianos, continuing a tradition begun in Philadelphia in 1872 by German immigrant Albert Schoenhut. Schoenhut’s toy piano production later expanded to include dolls, dollhouses, blocks, and other wooden toys. During the century and a quarter since its invention, the keyboard’s magical overtones, hypnotic charm, and unique sound have matured from novelty to innovation. Using the finest materials, each piano is crafted entirely by hand in Schoenhut’s Rochester, New York workshop. In this same upstate city, Strong Museum features the company’s rich and interesting heritage with a large exhibit of miniature Schoenhut pianos. Schoenhut toy pianos are authentic musical instruments, built to endure the roughest of play. Small hammers strike metal rods, producing lovely chime-like tones. Each piano is chromatically tuned, which educates the ear of the young performer to the true values of musical notes and their combinations. Another point of merit is that the keys are correctly spaced, corresponding to those on a big piano, enabling the child to learn proper “finger stretch” required for playing. Each piano has one and a half to three octaves (depending on the model) – compared with seven and a half octaves on a full-sized piano. Jaymar produced many different wood jointed toys during the 1920s and 1930s in Brooklyn. After World War II, Jaymar additionally made puzzles and pianos until they ceased business in 1990. This particular piano is a vintage 1950s jaymar childrens toy piano that is in excellent condition. The keys are all functional and can actually play music. All the keys are spaced as if the child is playing on a real keyboard. Legs are all in fantastic condition. This upright piano has the wood in excellent condition, and the wood has minor oclutions, and no warping. The brand sticker is in brand new condition with no peeling. Im the only owner of this piano and it has been stored in a storage space with no humidity or moisture. Its been well cared for since i was a kid and first learned to tickle the ebony and ivories at a very young age. I want this to go to a good loving home who will care for this collectors item as i have all these years. Extra pictures can be provided. Please make sure you want to take this home before purchasing. You will not find many toy pianos in such great condition. It might could use a small tune up as im not schooled in tuning any type of piano. The item “1953 Vintage Jaymar Upright Miniature toy Piano 25 Key Wooden Pat 2641135″ is in sale since Thursday, September 26, 2019. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Vintage & Antique Toys\Other Vintage & Antique Toys”. The seller is “the_craft-n-curl” and is located in Senath, Missouri. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Brand: Jaymar
- Year: 1953
- Modified Item: No
- Age Level: 3-4 Years
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
