J & J Hopkinson piano

[Peter Hansson]

I have a J & J Hopkinson upright piano which was bought here in Sweden in about 1956, used at the time. It's a beautiful piano in red mahogany and has the number 73953. Does anybody know how old this piano is and if it has any value in spite of the trend of falling values on pianos.

[Bill Kibby]

The number suggests 1922...

[mimi777]

I have a J &J Hopkinson & Son upright piano. Can you tell me how old same is. There are two numbers on it . The first number is P29696 and second number is 74062.

Many thanks,

Mary.

[Bill Kibby]

The number beginning with a letter P is probably the retailers' stock number preceded by their initial, or it may mean "piano" if they sold other goods. 74062 suggests that the piano was made in 1922, without photos I have no idea if this is likely. Have a look at pianogen.org

[mimi777]

Hi Bill,
Thanks for the information and your time,very much appreciated by me regarding the year and the numbers.
May I wish you and yours a very merry Xmas and a wonderful new year.

Kind regards,

Mary.

[simonmuncer]

Hi I have a J & J Hopkinson piano number 39376 and would like to know how old it is? can you help. Also can I still find the candle stick holder?
This is the 1st time I have used the forum! Many Thanks.

[MarkGoodwinPianos]

I you want matching candlesticks you might have to buy a fresh pair and remove the one that is still on the piano. I doubt you'll be able to find a match

[Bill Kibby]

And a decent pair of sconces (candle-holders) may cost you more than a 1922 Hopkinson!

[simonmuncer]

And a decent pair of sconces (candle-holders) may cost you more than a 1922 Hopkinson!

Hi Bill, I sent you an e-mail but didn't include the number of the Hopkinson Piano 39376, made in London, it's black and quite ornate. Can you help with a date please? Simon

[Bill Kibby]

You did include the number, although you got the name wrong! The published dates of Hopkinsons' number would suggest that #39376 was made in 1880, but there are several problems with the publised dates, and it just happens that we have evidence that #26917 was sent out from the factory in 1880, so #39376 is probably a little later. Any further clues will be hidden inside, so have a look at pianogen.org

[MarkGoodwinPianos]

And a decent pair of sconces (candle-holders) may cost you more than a 1922 Hopkinson!

Haha, quite right.
Would be cheaper to buy an old scrapper piano that has 2 sconces, reclaim the sconces and turn the piano into a lovely drinks cabinet. Everyone loves those right? I'm being sarcastic with that last part, sorry

[Bill Kibby]

Nothing wrong with a bit of humour, the problem arises when people read it in the wrong tone of voice! Fortunately, you and I have smiley faces next to our entries, to try to convince people that we are not being grumpy!

[MarkGoodwinPianos]

haha I like your style Bill.
Plus I'm always careful to use those yellow smilies when I'm not being serious