Antique silent Virgil Practice Clavier Beautiful and Extremely Rare Start Price USD 750.00 Current Price USD 750.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 End Time Thursday, November 27, 2008 Location east cleveland, OH See more about 'Antique silent Virgil Practice Clavier' Description Up for bid is an extremely rare, silent Virgil Practice Clavier.  Finished in beautiful Polished Mahogany, it is sure to add beauty to your home!  Built on September 10 1891, it is a must have for the serious antique collector.  Includes the two instruction books, that were sold with the piano when it was first purchased.This is a spectacular antique clavier that we anticipate will draw a great deal of attention. We encourage seriously interested parties to bid early and with confidence. Advertised in the music magazine Etude in 1903 as "the most perfect scientific aid ever devised for Pianoforte Teaching, Study and Practice" (Vol. 21, No.2, p.78), the Virgil Practice Clavier was part of a genre of piano practice machines and devices aimed at improving player's technique through finger strength and control gained through extended and repetitive practice. These devices were for use at times when practice was not usually considered possible. Mostly they were small and therefore very portable for use when travelling or when a player was not near a standard keyboard. The Virgil Practice Clavier however included a full scale keyboard of seven octaves with a variety of adjustments such as being able to change the weight and key pressure of the keys to strengthen the fingers.The Bill Kap Piano Company in East Cleveland Ohio, has been offering fine pianos to professionals and beginners for over 48 years. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality pianos at the most affordable prices. That is why piano buyers from all over the country choose us.FREE SHIPPING ANYWHERE IN THE CONTINENTAL USA!Address:Bill Kap Piano Company14130 Euclid AvenueEast Cleveland, OH 44112Phone : 216-541-6078Web:  www.kappiano.comWe are located just minutes from downtown Cleveland, Ohio. We look forward to helping you with your piano purchases. Place a Bid!