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Sarahann · Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 4:56 am Post subject: Victor W.H Paling & Co. piano

Hi,

I am looking for any information I can find on the piano my mum and dad are currently in possession of (which is actually mine).

It was purchased 2nd hand about15 years ago. it is a Victor W.H Paling & Co. upright Piano with what I assume is a serial number ? of 52031.

It has candlesticks mounted on the front and a music stand which folds out when the key drawer is opened.

I am interested in finding out its age, value and really any background info on the Paling company, as at the moment I am falling short.

Thanks Razz

Bill Kibby · Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 5:39 am Post subject: Palings

Palings are one of the biggest names in australian pianos, but we never see them over here, so I don't have the opportunity to find out dates. Valuation is always impossible without inspection.
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Ken Hamilton · Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:53 am Post subject: Paling Piano

We also have a Victor W.H. Paling & Co upright Piano. Ours was built in about 1920 - Have you found out anything about them?

ezziew · Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 11:59 am Post subject: Victor Paling

We've been told that our Victor of W.H. Paling was imported from the U.S. and that Palings was a well-known piano shop in Sydney which imported these during the 1920's & 30's. Apparantly, it's the fact that this piano is built higher than other models that marks it as an American piano. The base notes are cross-strung at an angle which is what gives it such a lovely resonant base. Of course, this could all be a right load of twaddle...but either way, we wouldn't change our Victor for quids.

Jenni · Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 5:26 am Post subject: Paling piano

I also have a W.H Paling piano dating back to 1912- quite a tall, burled walnut finish with the candlesticks. The action is a german action, the plate was also made in Germany although the design was patented in Australia and New Zealand. The keybed has a factory stamp from Berlin on it. When regulating the piano I found the original paper punchings with the old german newspaper script on them. I am still doing some more research on where exactly it has come from.

It is very beautiful, yes, and a cherished family piano!

Bill Kibby · Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 11:18 am Post subject: Paling

If you give me the action maker's name and number, I may be able to date it.
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bec paling · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 7:18 am Post subject: Re: Victor W.H Paling & Co. piano

Hi,

I came across this forum by chance while searching for information about my ancestry, and thought I might be able to give you some information you wre looking for. My name is Rebecca Paling, I am a desendant of William Herny Paling. He was born in the Netherlands in 1825 and died in 1895. He sailed to Australia in 1853. He was a musician, merchant and philanthropist, and imported pianos from Europe (mainly France I think) to Australia. One person asked about the age of their instrument. One Paling Piano at the Sydney Powerhouse Museum bearing the serial number 40004, is dated to between 1867 and 1870. But the company ran until the 1970's so I'm not sure how old your particular instrument is. I hope that this information reaches you, and that it is helpful. Please feel free to reply with any other questions you have.

Sincerely,
Rebecca Paling.

Debbie Hewitt · Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 7:32 am Post subject: W H Paling & Co Ld piano

Hi,

I have a "W H Paling & Co Ld" piano. In my search to find info I keep seeing refernces to "Victor W H Paling & Co". Does anyone know the difference?

Also, i was wondering where I would find the serial number on our Paling upright piano.
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Bill Kibby · Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 9:12 am Post subject: Palings

I'm sorry, we have no more access to Australian information than you do.
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samhenrynug · Member Joined: 06 Nov 2007 Posts: 2 Location: Australia

Hello Debbie,

Although I am Australian and in Australia, I don't know that much about Victor W.H Palings and normal W.H Palings, but I'm pretty sure they're the same company. The serial number could be on either end of the keyboard's frame or somewhere in the piano where the hammers are (under the lid). Sorry I couldn't be any more help,

Ethan