Shin*n-sama [Auction] PARIS Michelsonne 30-key Beautiful Vintage

[Auction] Michelsonne PARIS 30-Key Professional/Performance Grade Superb Mint Vintage Toy Piano Antique

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The French vintage toy piano Michelsonne is the King of Toy Pianos, highly popular worldwide among professional musicians.

■ Michelsonne Paris: Produced in France by Victor Michel (1904-1983) between 1939 and 1970.
After a factory fire in Paris in 1970, the final models were produced in Bontempi, Italy, for only about two years. As production ended over 50 years ago, they are now primarily available only in antique markets. Its beautiful, sweet tone, charming resonance, and unique reverberation have captivated countless people. Its high level of craftsmanship is loved by numerous musicians and enthusiasts worldwide.

This is an upright 30-key model with a folding keyboard, covering two and a half octaves. It's compact and easy to carry.
Dimensions (closed): 305mm (H) x 477mm (W) x 110mm (D)
Dimensions (open): 305mm (H) x 477mm (W) x 181mm (D)
Weight: Approximately 3.4kg

Features plastic hammers. The sound is exceptional. The keys are in good condition, producing a lovely tone. It produces a surprisingly clear and loud sound for a toy piano. It uses a glockenspiel mechanism, so tuning is not required.

This is a superb, mint condition instrument, representative of the Michelsonne sound and suitable for professional musicians.
Based on the color/pattern of the music stand and the metal handle for the keyboard, it is believed to have been produced in the early 1960s.
Considering its 60-year age, it has been exceptionally well-preserved, with the main body listed as No noticeable scratches or dirt.
There are minor scratches on the top surface due to age, as shown in the images, but the interior remains very clean.

Toy pianos in this condition are extremely rare.
It can be displayed as a decorative piece or used as a professional instrument for performance.
* Removing the music stand allows for an even louder sound.
* Although only one screw is shown removed in the image, both screws are present.

While listed as a toy piano, it is widely used as a serious musical instrument rather than a toy.
* This 30-key model can be used for live performances in venues as is. It is also suitable for studio performances and recordings.