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by rosslynrose
06 Nov 2010, 14:02
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Metzler & Co, London
Replies: 14
Views: 18487

Re: Metzler & Co, London

Hi Bill, thanks for that information The exact wording is "Metzler & Co London". Something has definitely attacked the keys, it would never have such little nibbles from basic wear and tear. The keytops themselves are in lovely condition with just the ends chipped, so your parrot examp...
by rosslynrose
19 Oct 2010, 13:38
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Metzler & Co, London
Replies: 14
Views: 18487

Re: Metzler & Co, London

Hi again The piano tuner came to view the piano, and he said to me that when he first walked in he groaned inwardly when he saw it as normally piano's of this age that haven't been tuned for a long time are dreadful and he's written off more than he has been able to sort out. But when he opened the ...
by rosslynrose
09 Oct 2010, 14:10
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Metzler & Co, London
Replies: 14
Views: 18487

Re: Metzler & Co, London

Hi Pianolove. So nice of you to comment on my piano, it is a stunning item, the grain of the walnut veneer is so beautiful, next to old yew and elm, it is the most beautiful of wood and rarely seen in modern pianos. Thanks again for your comprehensive reply Colin. I am dreading seeing the tuner now ...
by rosslynrose
07 Oct 2010, 22:59
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Metzler & Co, London
Replies: 14
Views: 18487

Re: Metzler & Co, London

Hi Colin Thanks for the great information there. The piano actually plays beautifully. To my ear, the tuning isn't that much out. However, it does need some TLC. It needs new felts on the hammers as they are a little tatty and a good clean inside. All key hit a note, about 5 are not as clear as they...
by rosslynrose
07 Oct 2010, 15:35
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Metzler & Co, London
Replies: 14
Views: 18487

Metzler & Co, London

Hi, I am new here and this is my first post :roll: I have just purchased very cheaply a beautiful piano created by Metzler & Co, London I would love to know more about the new member of my family. All I can tell is the make and that it's a stunning walnut veneer with real (and damaged :cry: ) iv...