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by Barbara Housel
20 Jun 2003, 16:47
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Murdoch, Murdoch & Co. piano
Replies: 9
Views: 26971

Re: Murdoch

Thank you so much, for the information. Spencer piano factory, is it the same Spencer of "Mark and Spencer"? The Piano is in very good shape, a bit of wear on the veneer - but not bad, one key has the ivory missing and the caster wheels have to be replaced. I'm moving from California and w...
by Barbara Housel
19 Jun 2003, 19:10
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Murdoch, Murdoch & Co. piano
Replies: 9
Views: 26971

Thank you Chris

Have a look in the top of the piano and see if you can find a number (4 or 5 digit number), this is likely to be the piano's serial number and it may be possible to date the piano from quoting the number you find. The fact that it has mother of pirl inlay suggests its quite old, probably before 192...
by Barbara Housel
05 Jun 2003, 08:11
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Murdoch, Murdoch & Co. piano
Replies: 9
Views: 26971

Murdoch, Murdoch & Co. piano

I purchased my Murdock, Murdock & Co. of London; upright piano when I lived in England, in 1974. The piano is still in wonderful condition and plays beautifully. I believe the outer case is oak, with mother of pearl inlay, ivory keys and the frame is steel. I've been searching for information on...