British Stelzner upright

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British Stelzner upright

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Hi folks, greetings from the land downunder. I have been asked by my dear Mother to research her Stelzner piano, which she is considering parting with (would be a shame really). I have trawled the internet with no luck regarding this, so i'm hoping some kind and knowledgeable soul here can steer me in the right direction.

Photos are below. the piano was old when purchased by my parents in 1973. It has a Schwander action (is that the right word?), and has a stamped serial number 56757 , then below, 50136

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And here it is 'naked'

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Thanks so much...
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My active research is aimed at antique British pianos, so anything else that arrives is a matter of luck. All I can say is that the piano has the appearance of something from the fifties. Have a look at the Datemarks page at www.PianoGen.org
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G'day Bill, thanks for taking the time to reply, I'll have a look at those pages. This is a great resource you have here...
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Re: British Stelzner upright

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Hi Bill and Deane, I too have a Stelzner Cameo piano with no history serial number is K87461. We were told it was passed down through a Western Australian family who's Grandmother owned it in Kalgoorlie she originally came from the East coast and was a British settler. On the frame it looks like it says British made. There is an inscription on the inner part of the timber please see pictures attached, looks like it's been signed with the year 1918? I would love to know a little more about these types of piano. Deane did you have any luck in your search? Regard ilona
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The number preceded by K indicates that it was made by Kemble, London in 1951. This style resembling the front of a grand was popular then.
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Hi Ilona, we didn't have much luck with the piano. We tried to sell it but there was no interest, so my mother still has it. What is really interesting is that I was born in Kalgoorlie! However, my parents acquired the piano long after they left WA and settled on the East coast of Australia.
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