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Age - John Brinsmead & Sons piano

 
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 05, 2004 5:43 pm    Post subject: Age - John Brinsmead & Sons piano Reply with quote
Serial # 62815
Upright Baby Grand

Distinguishing characteristics:
Oval gold coloured emblem
Raised #32 on metal
Mahogany Wood
Ivory Keys

Emblem characteristics:
Oval Emblem with coins; last date 1897
"Established in the reign of King William IV"
"By royal warrants of appointment to his majesty the King and her majesty the Queen"
"Brinsmead"
"Order of Villa Vicoza"
"Legion of Honour"

There is no mention of the company being LTD.

As we are from Canada we are limited in our resources concerning John Brinsmead pianos. If someone could help it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You in advance
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 05, 2004 10:38 pm    Post subject: Brinsmead Reply with quote
The number suggests 1909, which fits in with the date on the medal. I can quote to supply printed general information on the firm, but it is currently being revised and extended. They became limited around 1895, but such name changes are rarely instnant or all-consuming.
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