John Shenstone & Son London

Jamie · Post by **Jamie** » 30 Jul 2008, 21:14

Hi. I have an upright piano, cast iron frame with John Shenstone & Son London plastered on the front and Joshua Marshall & Co Ltd on the lower r/h side. The number 200 is circled on the right hand side of the frame at the front. I have found reference to both names on this site but have been unable to find a piano with both names on, although to be honest I have not looked that hard. As I understand it, Marshall's were the wholesaler and Shenstone the manufacturer? Anyhow, can anybody shed a bit of light on this issue? I can forward photo's if required. The piano is about to be scrapped..!!!

Thanks very much

J

Post by **Bill Kibby** » 30 Jul 2008, 23:53

Shed light on what exactly? Shenstone made it, and Marshall sold it, that's the only reason why both names are there. No wholesaler was involved, unless you call the manufacturer a wholesaler. No proper lists of dates of Shenstone's numbers are available, but 200 wouldn't be a serial number. Marshall Ltd. were around from the 1890s to at least the 1950s, so that doesn't help us with dates. You can email photos to me.