Melville Clark Arts & Craft Influenced Player Piano Antique Piano Shop

DeKalb, IL. Made pianos, pushup piano players, player pianos, Art-Apollo and Solo Art-Apollo expression pianos, circa 1900-1919. Its founder, Melville Clark, was one of America's leading pioneers in the player piano industry, and is credited with developing the first 88-note player grand piano in 1903. Shortly before Melville Clark died in November 1918, Tom Pletcher <.Read More about.. The history of the Story and Clark can be traced from 1857 when Hampton L. Story built his first piano. He began as a salesman but was able to buy it from the owner and had several piano companies from 1859 to 1883. The company and partnership with Melville Clark in 1884 in Chicago, Illinois together with Hampton L. Story and his son Edward H.

The Melville Clark's Apollo Player Piano from the early 1900's is a rare and unique upright player piano with a beautiful walnut exterior. Made in the United States, this piano is not only a functional music instrument but also a piece of history that reflects the craftsmanship and design of that era. With its intricate music rolls, this piano allows users to experience and play classic tunes.. Melville Clark is generally credited with creating the first player piano, so the relationship is fitting. Current Story & Clark pianos are offered in two levels of quality, the lower-priced Heritage Series and the more expensive Signature Series.