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by klmphd
28 Mar 2006, 17:23
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: upright piano candelabra
Replies: 9
Views: 12722

Thanks, everyone

It's a lot easier to buy old sconces if you already have the brackets; they often get separated (as yours have been) so you'll find a pair without brackets fairly easily. However, it doesn't follow that the sconce pins will necessarily fit the brackets you've got, so be prepared to possibly have th...
by klmphd
18 Feb 2006, 02:13
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: upright piano candelabra
Replies: 9
Views: 12722

Pohlmann piano design

Can't help you with the date, then; Pierce's (the standard piano atlas) doesn't list Pohlmann numbers. You could try Bill on the History bit of this site - if it can be found out, he'll find it! What are the legs like which support the keyboard? Are they plain square columns, or slightly curved bra...
by klmphd
17 Feb 2006, 18:41
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: upright piano candelabra
Replies: 9
Views: 12722

Re: piano sconces, addendum

Most piano parts suppliers (Heckscher and Fletcher & Newman in this country) sell reproduction sconces (the technical name for the candlesticks) made from casts of old sconces, but you could probably source some real ones on eBay or at antiques shops. If you supply us with the serial number of ...
by klmphd
17 Feb 2006, 18:11
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: upright piano candelabra
Replies: 9
Views: 12722

piano sconces

Most piano parts suppliers (Heckscher and Fletcher & Newman in this country) sell reproduction sconces (the technical name for the candlesticks) made from casts of old sconces, but you could probably source some real ones on eBay or at antiques shops. If you supply us with the serial number of ...
by klmphd
13 Feb 2006, 19:54
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: upright piano candelabra
Replies: 9
Views: 12722

upright piano candelabra

I am looking for candelabra for my Pohlmann & Sons upright piano. I have had it for years and years and am thinking of restoring it. I do not know the year it was built but am guessing late 19th century. Is there a source for these "antique" parts? Perhaps i could find candelabras for...