Hillier Piano Company of London

tc6952 · Post by **tc6952** » 17 Sep 2007, 01:27

Hello

I recently moved back to the US from London. While living there, we bought a battered upright with the name Hillier Piano Company London, and a notation above the keys "Registered Iron Frame, Trichord, Check Action".

It has some beautiful mahogany veneers, but needs some restoration. I was just wondering if anyone has heard of this, since if it is your basic run of the mill piano fallen into disrepair I would probably do the restoration myself.

I appreciate any help anyone can give.

Regards

Post by **Gill the Piano** » 17 Sep 2007, 17:16

If you ask on the History page, Bill will probably have some information.

tc6952 · Post by **tc6952** » 18 Sep 2007, 13:21

Thanks, appreciate the assistance.

Also, when we were living over there, I always thought that the Smart Car came with a free coupon at the local undertaker, is that true??

Post by **Gill the Piano** » 18 Sep 2007, 16:13

Well, I watched Jeremy Clarkson drive a smart into a concrete wall at 70mph before I bought one, to make sure they were safe! No good as a coffin, unless you're buried sitting down. Or you're very short...