MINOT, N.D. (AP) -- An upright piano at the Minot Air Force Base that is more than a century old is being auctioned.
The Chickering and Sons piano was made between 1905 and 1910 and is currently at a storage facility at the base. The piano's sale is being coordinated by Government Liquidation, which handles military surplus auctions.
Pianos manufactured by Chickering and Sons during the time that the piano at auction was completed were made of rosewood and mahogany imported from South America. Similar pianos have sold for up to $16,000.
Dennis Goldade with Government Liquidation says he doesn't have information about where the piano had been before getting to the base.
The auction closes Tuesday.