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by Horses
27 Oct 2008, 07:11
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Gaveau Piano
Replies: 2
Views: 5746

Gaveau Piano

hi, I was wondering if anyone knows how to contact the Gaveau Piano Company? I need some information on a small hand operated Gaveau Organ and was advised to contact the company themselves, but apparantly they no longer exist. They are possibly made by William Schimmel.
by Horses
27 Oct 2008, 06:50
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Joh. Langholdt square grand piano
Replies: 6
Views: 9401

yes it is a square piano. would you like me to email you some pictures? Gary.
by Horses
03 Sep 2008, 09:21
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Parts wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 3859

Parts wanted

Chickering Grand, app 1880's, any parts and/or photos

Any parts for John Broadwood and Sons:
-Grand, app 1840's
-Cottage, app 1840's
-Upright, app 1840's


Please can anyone help me with the rebuilding of any of these sad old pianos.
by Horses
02 Sep 2008, 09:17
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Early Erards
Replies: 4
Views: 6396

Our Erard Serial number is 14112
sorry took so long to reply, is this any help? would you like me to email photos?
by Horses
29 Aug 2008, 09:04
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Joh. Langholdt square grand piano
Replies: 6
Views: 9401

Joh. Langholdt square grand piano

I have recently acquired a Joh. Langholdt square grand piano. I can't find any information on the history of the maker. Can anyone help??
by Horses
09 Apr 2008, 09:10
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Broadwood & Sons piano
Replies: 21
Views: 24686

well we have many very old Broadwood pianos and couldnt find a better piano of that era. We own an 1843 John Broadwood grand and it is one of the nicest pianos we own. We have over 20 pre-1900 pianos and apart from our Grotrian-Steinweg, it would have to be the best in our collection. and considerin...
by Horses
09 Apr 2008, 09:03
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Early Erards
Replies: 4
Views: 6396

we have an early erard, i dont have the serial number with me, but we dated it as being late 1830's. It is highly ornate, with victorian looking legs, the knee board and front panel have patterns cut out of wood, backed with red felt. i will send you pictures of it if u like?
by Horses
09 Apr 2008, 08:57
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Knauss piano
Replies: 5
Views: 8946

Knauss piano

hi, me again!! this piano is a Knauss, from Coblenz in Germany, its serial number is 3074. Does anyone have any idea of its age??
by Horses
09 Apr 2008, 08:56
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Jensen Pianos
Replies: 3
Views: 6142

Jensen Pianos

Hi, we have another piano, a Jensen, and was wondering if anyone has any idea of its age, its serial number is 11258
by Horses
09 Apr 2008, 08:52
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Lubitz piano
Replies: 3
Views: 6875

What is the 1879 medal?
by Horses
19 Mar 2008, 08:33
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Thomas Tomkinson piano
Replies: 1
Views: 5209

Thomas Tomkinson piano

Hi, I have a square piano by Thomas Tomkinson, I was wondering if you have any idea of the age of it. The serial number is 10799.
We are private antique piano collectors who have over 20 pre-1900's pianos and would like ages on them. Thank you.
by Horses
19 Mar 2008, 08:32
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Bluthner piano
Replies: 6
Views: 10390

Bluthner piano

Hi, I have an upright Bluthner piano, I was wondering if you have any idea of the age of it. The serial number is 16796. We are private antique piano collectors who have over 20 pre-1900's pianos and would like ages on them. Thank you.
by Horses
19 Mar 2008, 08:25
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Lubitz piano
Replies: 3
Views: 6875

Lubitz piano

Hi, I have a Lubitz piano, I was wondering if you have any idea of the age of it. The serial number is 2642. We are private antique piano collectors who have over 20 pre-1900's pianos and would like ages on them. Thank you.