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by eliram
10 Sep 2004, 19:53
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Imperial Organ & Piano Co.
Replies: 9
Views: 14718

Thank you very much for this information. It really makes sense, although I'm still not sure: is the brand name "Imperial" and the Company that made the piano "Emerson"? My tuner (and myself) are besed in Israel, but he's considered an experienced international professional (alth...
by eliram
10 Sep 2004, 14:03
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Imperial Organ & Piano Co.
Replies: 9
Views: 14718

Oops, of course I found your site.

I've already read the page, there were no markings on the low or topmost keys when the piano was last disassembled.

Thanks again,

Eliram
by eliram
10 Sep 2004, 14:00
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Imperial Organ & Piano Co.
Replies: 9
Views: 14718

A Piano Tuner came over and had a look.

He said that he couldn't say what's the exact date, but he's pretty sure that the piano is easily more than 100 years old. The strings are straight, completely vertical and not diagonal, and the mechanism suggests (as he explained) that this is an old piano (no springs). Thank you for you help, I co...
by eliram
08 Sep 2004, 16:03
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Imperial Organ & Piano Co.
Replies: 9
Views: 14718

Here is a link to several pictures

I've posted some pictures here, sorry if it's a bit slow.

http://eliram.no-ip.com/piano

Thank you,

Eliram
by eliram
08 Sep 2004, 09:38
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Imperial Organ & Piano Co.
Replies: 9
Views: 14718

Imperial Organ & Piano Co.

Greetings. I have this lovely upright piano. It states "Imperial Organ & Piano Co. LONDON" as well as "A. Emerson, Stanford rd. Manchester". The Serial Number is: 17377 I would be happy if someone can give me a date estimetion. It's a bit out of tune, and some of the hammers ...