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| Piano Make |
Adam |
| Made in |
Wesel, Germany. est 1828. |
| Rating when Reconditioned (see makes page) |
60-70 |
| Estimated number of pianos in the UK |
800. Total manufactured probably about 15,000. With an estimated total of about 4 million pianos in the UK, there is about one Adam piano for every 5000 pianos. Therefore there are about 800 Adam pianos in the UK
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| Dates of manufacture and serial numbers |
1830 - 12
1910 - 16000
1940 - 27,000 |
| Comments on this make |
| Those in the UK mostly made between 1920 and 1930, all uprights are overstrung underdampers. Generally tall, well made upright pianos plus a few grands 160 - 180 cm long. They are worth restoring, having a strong tone and very responsive action. Main colours black and mahogany. Not to be confused with "Adams" |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 January 2012 11:49 |
