R W Hunton Piano Maker London

PaulS · Post by **PaulS** » 06 Oct 2004, 17:00

Have an upright piano, RW Hunton London - NEW IRON UPRIGHT GRAND TRICHORD...does anyone have a little bit of history, about this old piano maker, approximate age...the tuning pins are hand made. Thanks Paul

Post by **Bill Kibby** » 06 Oct 2004, 20:58

I'm not sure what you mean about the tuning pins, are they oblong ends? Hunton & Crocker appear in my 1880 lists, and by 1886, it was just Hunton. I'll see what else I can find, but...

Post by **Bill Kibby** » 06 Oct 2004, 23:32

Up to 1875, Hunton is not listed as a Pianoforte maker. By 1880, Hunton & Crocker were at 174 Carlton Road London NW. By 1886 Crocker had left. By 1892, Strickland & Co. had taken over their business address. This seems to place your piano around the 1880s. It would be interesting to see what it looks like.

PaulS · Post by **PaulS** » 11 Oct 2004, 17:50

Yes the pins are oblong- they have a straight area at the mid section and rounded ends. Cannot find any manufacturers plate with a serial#/date etc. Will forward pictures - where to?...have a super day...Paul

PaulS · Post by **PaulS** » 11 Oct 2004, 17:53

Sorry Bill I didn't review your post additions - I'm in BC Canada - will email pictures this afternoon...Paul

PaulS · Post by **PaulS** » 11 Oct 2004, 18:23

Bill while photographing - came upon the #12187 stamped into the wood on the right side top edge[/img]

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R W Hunton Piano Maker London

R W Hunton Piano Maker London

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