Ernst Krause Berlin

KiniB · Post by **KiniB** » 12 Jul 2004, 13:47

Hi,

Could anyone tell me anything about Ernst Krause Berlin piano makers. I have an upright with the above information printed under the music support in the lid. Many thanks.

K

Post by **Bill Kibby** » 12 Jul 2004, 14:12

Are you sure about the spelling? I have heard of Knauss, E. Krauss, and H. Krause, although have very little information on them.

KiniB · Post by **KiniB** » 12 Jul 2004, 15:28

Hi,

The writing is in a gold coloured "script" type font on pale wood, but I'm pretty sure that's the correct spelling. I can contact the previous owner as well for a second opinion, but I would say that is the spelling.

Thanks.

K

Post by **Bill Kibby** » 12 Jul 2004, 16:20

KRAUSE (Conrad) Nachfolger, Berlin
1928 Conrad Krause Nachfolger (Successors to Conrad Krause) Berlin.

KRAUSE (Ernst) Berlin
1928 Ernst Krause, 463 Urbanstrasse, Berlin. Piano maker.

KRAUSS (E.) Stuttgart
1870 Established.
1894-1930 Serial number dates available.
1935 Finished?

KRAUSE (H.)
No details yet.

John Deegan · Post by **John Deegan** » 25 Jul 2004, 12:56

Hi Folks,
I too have an Ernst Krause upright piano which has been in the family for many years. It has a wallnut finish and the name 'Ernst Krause' is displayed in gold script as posted bi KiniB. Just wondering if anyone can tell me how old this might be - it plays beautifully. I can provide serial number. Thanks...John D

Post by **Bill Kibby** » 25 Jul 2004, 17:21

A name can be used for many years, it isn't enough information to judge the date, and no dates of serial numbers are available so...

John Deegan · Post by **John Deegan** » 04 Aug 2004, 11:27

Thanks for that Bill,

If it helps in any way the serial number on the piano is 9267. Any idea of the Piano's age would be very much appreciated. Regards...John

Post by **Bill Kibby** » 04 Aug 2004, 12:12

No dates of serial numbers are available, and...

Post by **Bill Kibby** » 24 Aug 2004, 11:01

If all the Krause owners would like to email me directly, with photos, numbers, and any information that is printed on the pianos, I may be able to piece together general information by comparing them. Even if you don't want to pay out for a full report, see the Reports page on my site...

coty · Post by **coty** » 02 Dec 2006, 13:15

John Deegan wrote:Thanks for that Bill,

If it helps in any way the serial number on the piano is 9267. Any idea of the Piano's age would be very much appreciated. Regards...John

Hello John
The years go in 5-year increments for Ernst Krause pianos. Your piano was made between 1895-1900 (probably closer to 1900)
It has more than 100 years, so is consideres an antique.

Hope that helps: Coty

coty · Post by **coty** » 02 Dec 2006, 13:19

Katherine wrote:I just bought a piano with the name Ernst Krause Berlin. The serial number is 6545 and I was hoping to find out how old it is. It looks like I am not the only one. The piano shop had a book that only listed the name but no serial numbers or dates. It looks and sounds beautiful so the age doesn't really matter. It's just curiosity. If anyone finds more information, I'd love to hear it.
Katherine

Hello JKatherine
The years go in 5-year increments for Ernst Krause pianos. Your piano was made between 1895-1900.
It has more than 100 years, so is consideres an antique.

Hope that helps: Coty

coty · Post by **coty** » 04 Dec 2006, 19:08

I´ve be making some research...

"Krause, Ernst, Stuttgart, Germany, Established 1870."

The Ernst Krause factory started it´s activity on 1870, and ended it in 1945, the same year that it ended the Second World War. The pianos are from Berlin... Considering that the city was practically devastated and the German economy was in an appalling state, I have two theorys:
1) The factory was distroyed or pretty damaged on one of the many earial atacks;
2) It was forced to close it´s doors becouse they broke.

PS.: The serial numbers of the Ernst krause pianos goes between 1 to 35200.

PianoGuy · Post by **PianoGuy** » 04 Dec 2006, 21:58

coty wrote:The pianos are from Berlin... Considering that the city was practically devastated and the German economy was in an appalling state, I have two theorys:
1) The factory was distroyed or pretty damaged on one of the many earial atacks;
2) It was forced to close it?s doors becouse they broke.

or:
3) They became part of East Germany and were absorbed by the VEB-Union of piano factories in the DDR.

coty · Post by **coty** » 05 Dec 2006, 14:40

Hi PianoGuy. Could you please tell me what´s the VEB-Union of piano factories??? It´s the first time a hear of it.

shahzadmasih · Post by **shahzadmasih** » 22 Feb 2007, 15:22

Hi, This post is very informative, however I would like some specific information. If someone can help me then please send me a private message. Best Regards,

KiniB · Post by **KiniB** » 04 Mar 2007, 18:30

Hi,

Thanks for all the replies. I have the serial number of the piano now. It is 7418. Can anyone work out and age from that?

Many thanks.

KiniB

Post by **Bill Kibby** » 04 Mar 2007, 18:42

As I said before, no dates of serial numbers are available. "1895-1900" is not what I'd call a date, and we have no evidence. See my comments at the Numbers link on pianogen.org

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