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by Dieter
21 Nov 2023, 20:50
Forum: Piano History
Topic: J & J Hopkinson Piano
Replies: 2
Views: 414

Re: J & J Hopkinson Piano

ca. 1835/36
by Dieter
15 Oct 2023, 19:38
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Waldberg Berlin
Replies: 2
Views: 5560

Re: Waldberg Berlin

Das Warenzeichen „Waldberg“ wurde 1910 von der Firma Cahn & Cahn aus Nottingham eingetragen. Einen Vertreter gab es in Berlin.
The trademark “Waldberg” was registered in 1910 by the company Cahn & Cahn from Nottingham. There was a representative in Berlin.
by Dieter
15 Oct 2023, 16:55
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Mansfeldt & Notni piano
Replies: 2
Views: 4596

Re: Mansfeldt & Notni piano

Mansfeldt & Notni war eine Pianofabrik in Dresden, 1867-1929.
Mansfeldt & Notni was a piano factory in Dresden, Germany, 1867-1929.
by Dieter
15 Oct 2023, 16:45
Forum: Piano History
Topic: F & J Ackermann, Stuttgart
Replies: 2
Views: 5883

Re: F & J Ackermann, Stuttgart

Ackermann, Franz Josef Pianofabrik, Stuttgart, 1882-1936 Die Firma wird 1882 von Franz Ackermann gegründet, Um 1919 treten die Söhne Ernst und Heinrich Ackermann als Teilhaber ein, sie übernehmen die Firma 1922. Ab 1932 ist Heinrich Ackermann Alleininhaber, Die Firma ist im Jan,1936 noch nachweisbar...
by Dieter
15 Oct 2023, 14:22
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Franz Gerold piano
Replies: 2
Views: 6835

Re: Franz Gerold piano

Franz Gerold, Dresden in Deutschland, war ein Pianofabrikant von 1876 bis 1921.
Franz Gerold, Dresden in Germany, was a piano manufacturer from 1876 to 1921.
by Dieter
14 Oct 2023, 19:51
Forum: Piano History
Topic: What is my Piano??
Replies: 2
Views: 644

Re: What is my Piano??

Vermutlich ist Ihr Hoffmann von der Berliner Firma Georg Hoffmann. Ein Bild würde Klarheit schaffen.

Your Hoffmann is probably from the Berlin company Georg Hoffmann. A picture would provide clarity.
by Dieter
22 Aug 2023, 14:54
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Neumeyer (London) Baby Grand - Sold at Harrods
Replies: 6
Views: 1041

Re: Neumeyer (London) Baby Grand - Sold at Harrods

More information about Neumeyer: The English market was the main buyer of the Berlin Neumeyer, F. instruments. The London depot already existed around 1890 and can be traced back to 1903. In Berlin, bankruptcy proceedings were opened in 1905, and Fritz Neumeyer died in 1906. As a result, the company...
by Dieter
22 Aug 2023, 08:58
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Neumeyer (London) Baby Grand - Sold at Harrods
Replies: 6
Views: 1041

Re: Neumeyer (London) Baby Grand - Sold at Harrods

Ergänzung zum Thema Neumeyer-London, siehe Anhang
by Dieter
21 Aug 2023, 13:54
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Neumeyer (London) Baby Grand - Sold at Harrods
Replies: 6
Views: 1041

Re: Neumeyer (London) Baby Grand - Sold at Harrods

There was no Neumeyer piano factory in London. Their Neumeyer is a Berlin product. Fritz Neumeyer F. Neumeyer was born in the Principality of Waldeck in 1837, learned how to make pianos in Arolsen, then worked in Stuttgart, London and Kassel and in 1860 set up his own business in Stettin. From here ...
by Dieter
29 Jun 2023, 16:54
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Fred K Gray & Co.
Replies: 10
Views: 18694

Re: Fred K Gray & Co.

Excerpts from the “World Adess Books of the Musical Instrument Industry”: Edition 1912 – Portsmouth – Gray & Co., Fredk., 34 London rd., North End, Woodworking factory, also manufactures piano galleries, stands, desks, etc. Tel 112 Also in Southsea - South Sea - Gray & Co., Frederick, 7 Marm...
by Dieter
30 May 2023, 17:58
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Hofmann piano
Replies: 1
Views: 830

Re: Hofmann piano

siehe https://www.hofmann-czerny.at/
D. Gocht, Mitglied im BDK-piano.de
by Dieter
30 Apr 2023, 20:17
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Zeitter & Winkelmann - and Winkelmann
Replies: 3
Views: 1192

Re: Zeitter & Winkelmann - and Winkelmann

https://www.dieter-gocht.de/?page_id=2958
Leider nur Deutsch, Unfortunately only german.
Best regards, D. Gocht
by Dieter
01 Nov 2022, 16:51
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Dale, Forty
Replies: 2
Views: 2159

Re: Dale, Forty

Dale, Forty was a musical, piano, organ, musical instrument & voice shop in Cheltenham with branches in Birmingham, Cardiff, Cirencester, Kidderminster, Leamington & Wolverhampton. Established 1800. The piano shop did not manufacture any instruments themselves, the serial numbers are from (u...
by Dieter
17 Aug 2022, 16:46
Forum: Piano History
Topic: R.Gors & Kallmann Berlin Piano.
Replies: 4
Views: 8354

Re: R.Gors & Kallmann Berlin Piano.

In 1896 the 15,000th instrument was made.
10,573 corresponding to about 1889/90.
by Dieter
27 Jun 2022, 14:55
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Rushworth & Dreaper from Argentina
Replies: 2
Views: 2290

Re: Rushworth & Dreaper from Argentina

quick info:
Rushworth & Dreaper, Liverpool,
Organ builder, musical piano, organ and musical instrument wholesale and export,
from 1900 'Pianoforte Manufacturer', existed until the First World War.
by Dieter
16 Mar 2022, 20:36
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Wilh Steinmann upright
Replies: 11
Views: 4625

Re: Wilh Steinmann upright

Wilh Steinmann Est c1965
Der letzte Eintrag im Atlas war für 1976 sn 41500
Klaviere wurden vom VEB Mobelkombinat Eisenbergi
Barrie hergestellt

VEB Möbelkombinat Eisenberg stellte Wilhelm Steinberg her.
by Dieter
14 Mar 2022, 18:38
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Wilh Steinmann upright
Replies: 11
Views: 4625

Re: Wilh Steinmann upright

Steinmann, Wilhelm is one of the top quality brands in the lower price range. The two models Canatate, an extremely popular model in terms of shape (mahogany) and the Ballade model (light oak) will be on display. The production program also includes a small grand piano, a Chippendale piano, model Ad...
by Dieter
08 Mar 2022, 21:08
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Looking for age and worth of piano
Replies: 3
Views: 1257

Re: Looking for age and worth of piano

Es gibt nur einen Liebhaberwert, aber bitte nicht verschrotten.
There's only one lover value, but please don't scrap it
by Dieter
07 Mar 2022, 13:38
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Looking for age and worth of piano
Replies: 3
Views: 1257

Re: Looking for age and worth of piano

No. 59.416 may have been made around 1840.
Nr. 59.416 könnte um 1840 hergestellt worden sein.
www.dieter-gocht.de
by Dieter
06 Mar 2022, 21:21
Forum: Piano History
Topic: W. Gutzeit Berlin W.
Replies: 2
Views: 1323

Re: W. Gutzeit Berlin W.

Manufactured circa 1910, the image still looks good.
Hergestellt um 1910, das Bild sieht immer noch gut aus.
www.dieter-gocht.de
by Dieter
06 Mar 2022, 21:09
Forum: Piano History
Topic: H Wolfframm Dresden Piano with strange text picture.
Replies: 1
Views: 992

Re: H Wolfframm Dresden Piano with strange text picture.

Babs21 H. Wolffram-Dresden wurde in Dresden hergestellt, Julius Hansen war eine Klavierfabrik. Sie haben im Verkauf auch Instrumente anderer Hersteller angeboten. Babs21 H. Wolffram-Dresden werd gemaakt in Dresden, Julius Hansen was een pianofabriek. U bood ook instrumenten van andere fabrikanten te...
by Dieter
12 Nov 2021, 17:05
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Sames baby grand piano
Replies: 1
Views: 1282

Re: Sames baby grand piano

A baby can't talk yet, but the parents already have a name, so what's your baby's name?
by Dieter
11 Nov 2021, 12:17
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Haake piano #3246
Replies: 6
Views: 8189

Re: Haake piano #3246

by Dieter
06 Nov 2021, 18:14
Forum: Piano History
Topic: E.Krauss Stuttgart - family heirloom age
Replies: 2
Views: 1261

Re: E.Krauss Stuttgart - family heirloom age

Seriennummer 13.585 wurde 1903/04 hergestellt. DRP-Nummer ist unbekannt.
Serial number 13.585 was made in 1903/04. DRP number is unknown.
by Dieter
06 Nov 2021, 18:13
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Wilson & Son, Edinburgh Piano, possibly 1901, very poor condition, 17 clear photos inside and out, 2 hidden papers
Replies: 2
Views: 1242

Re: Wilson & Son, Edinburgh Piano, possibly 1901, very poor condition, 17 clear photos inside and out, 2 hidden papers

Edinburgh: Wilson & Son, 18 Nicolson st. Musikal.- Piano-, Orgel- und Musikinstr.-Handlung. Gegr. 1864. Wilson & Son. ein bekanntes Pianohaus, keine Pianofabrik. Edinburgh: Wilson & Son, 18 Nicholson st. Musical, piano, organ and musical instrument plot. Founded in 1864. Wilson & Son...
by Dieter
23 Oct 2021, 10:29
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Leutke Leipzig Piano
Replies: 5
Views: 8003

Re: Leutke Leipzig Piano

Info zu Leutke Leipzig siehe: https://www.dieter-gocht.de/?page_id=2283
by Dieter
18 Sep 2021, 09:48
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Age of Wolfframm grand piano
Replies: 1
Views: 2072

Re: Age of Wolfframm grand piano

1902\03
by Dieter
30 Aug 2021, 19:27
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Forster Leipzig upright
Replies: 8
Views: 16942

Re: Forster Leipzig upright

Information about Förster ... see https://www.dieter-gocht.de/?page_id=2489 (in German)
by Dieter
26 Aug 2021, 17:45
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Wilhelm Spaethe
Replies: 6
Views: 7962

Re: Wilhelm Spaethe

Serial number 40732 = 1928
Greetings Dieter
by Dieter
25 Aug 2021, 17:07
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Emil Ascherberg pianos produced?
Replies: 7
Views: 11158

Re: Emil Ascherberg pianos produced?

Emil Ascherberg, Dresden, Langestr. 25 Erstmalig ist Ascherberg 1877 im Dresdner Adressbuch als Pianofabrik notiert. Im gleichen Jahr, August 1877, gibt Ascherberg seine Patentschrift „Vorrichtung zur Tonverlängerung an Pianinos“ aus. Die Firma selbst wird erst 1880 gegründet. „Im Febr.1883 gerät di...
by Dieter
19 Aug 2021, 19:27
Forum: Piano History
Topic: German upright piano "RIESE", Gustav Slawik, Halle-Saale
Replies: 4
Views: 3117

Re: German upright piano "RIESE", Gustav Slawik, Halle-Saale

Gustav Slawik war erster Konzertstimmer der Pianofortefabrik C. Rich. Ritter in Halle. 1919 hat er sich selbstständig gemacht und eine Reparaturwerkstätte für Flügel, Pianos und Harmoniums, verbunden mit Instrumenten-Handel eröffnet. Riese als Hersteller ist nicht nachweisbar. Gustav Slawik was the ...
by Dieter
13 Aug 2021, 14:50
Forum: Piano History
Topic: W. Hoffmann, Berlin
Replies: 11
Views: 7451

Re: W. Hoffmann, Berlin

by Dieter
10 Aug 2021, 17:25
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Carl Ecke History & Age
Replies: 2
Views: 3124

Re: Carl Ecke History & Age

by Dieter
07 Aug 2021, 20:10
Forum: Piano History
Topic: R.Gors & Kallmann Berlin Piano.
Replies: 4
Views: 8354

Re: R.Gors & Kallmann Berlin Piano.

info in german:
https://www.dieter-gocht.de/?page_id=2332
Greetings from Germany
by Dieter
07 Aug 2021, 19:58
Forum: Piano History
Topic: G. Wolkenhauer of Stettin
Replies: 7
Views: 15448

Re: G. Wolkenhauer of Stettin

Info about Wolkenhauer in German:
https://www.dieter-gocht.de/?page_id=2443
by Dieter
07 Aug 2021, 17:35
Forum: Piano History
Topic: R. Weissbrod
Replies: 15
Views: 25608

Re: R. Weissbrod

by Dieter
07 Aug 2021, 16:52
Forum: Piano History
Topic: T.Betting - Recognizing the piano
Replies: 8
Views: 12848

Re: T.Betting - Recognizing the piano

Hof-Pianoforte-Factory T. Betting founded in 1887 in Kalisch (Poland), Neue Str.609a "The piano maker Theodor Betting (born 1827 in Emmerich, Rhineland, died 1892 in Kalisz) was the son and student of a piano maker ”. (Source: Piano makers / The Piano in Polish Collections) Excerpts from "...