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by davidu
22 Nov 2009, 14:43
Forum: Piano History
Topic: For SPENCER, press NEW TOPIC
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Re: John Spencer & Co.

I don't know if you will find it of interest but here is a picture of the keys. There is no grain that I can can see: http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/5274/img0869t.jpg The instrument sounds very much as you would expect of a Victorian piano from the budget end of the market, although I daresay ma...
by davidu
21 Nov 2009, 20:49
Forum: Piano History
Topic: For SPENCER, press NEW TOPIC
Replies: 80
Views: 99331

Re: John Spencer & Co.

In that case the key coverings are definitely made of plastic, as there is no join. My Mum had told me the keys were made of ivory due to the age of the instrument. Good to know that no elephants died in the making of the piano. Thanks for your help. :)
by davidu
18 Nov 2009, 23:43
Forum: Piano History
Topic: For SPENCER, press NEW TOPIC
Replies: 80
Views: 99331

Re: John Spencer & Co.

I was also wondering whether the key coverings on an 1895 John Spencer piano are made of ivory or plastic?

Thanks again.
by davidu
15 Nov 2009, 18:53
Forum: Piano History
Topic: For SPENCER, press NEW TOPIC
Replies: 80
Views: 99331

Re: John Spencer & Co.

Could you give the year of a John Spencer & Co upright piano with serial number 25153?

Thank you!