| Make | Brinsmead, John |
|---|---|
| Made in | London, UK. Purchased by Kemble in 1967 |
| Made by | Brinsmead. From 1967 Kemble |
| Rating (see Key) | 50-70 |
| Estimated Number In UK | 30,000. 90% uprights, 10% grands. Over 50% pre 1900 (see comments below) |
| Year and serial number | 1870 – 27500 1880 – 31600 1900 – 45000 1910 – 64250 1920 – 79550 1930 – 82750 1959 – 86959 1974 – 164005 |
Very varied and prolific historical English maker. There are many very old Brinsmead grands and uprights in the UK, dating from about 1860 to 1900. Brinsmead were an innovative firm, and so it’s hard to say whether a piano from this era is worth restoring or whether the innovation turned to be not that good an idea! If you’re buying an older Brinsmead then seek the advice of a good restorer. Grands and uprights from about 1900 are made with great integrity and generally restore well.
| Made in | London, UK. Purchased by Kemble in 1967 |
|---|---|
| Made by | Brinsmead. From 1967 Kemble |
| Rating (see Key) | 50-70 |
| Estimated Number In UK | 30,000. 90% uprights, 10% grands. Over 50% pre 1900 (see comments below) |
| Year and serial number | 1870 – 27500 1880 – 31600 1900 – 45000 1910 – 64250 1920 – 79550 1930 – 82750 1959 – 86959 1974 – 164005 |
Very varied and prolific historical English maker. There are many very old Brinsmead grands and uprights in the UK, dating from about 1860 to 1900. Brinsmead were an innovative firm, and so it’s hard to say whether a piano from this era is worth restoring or whether the innovation turned to be not that good an idea! If you’re buying an older Brinsmead then seek the advice of a good restorer. Grands and uprights from about 1900 are made with great integrity and generally restore well.
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