Make: Strohmenger & Sons
Made in: London, UK
Made by: Chappell
Rating: 50-65
Estimated Number In UK: 5,000.
About 90% uprights,
10% grands, some player pianos
Year and serial number:
1900 â–– 7200
1920 â–– 15890
1940 â–– 20900
1960 â–– 24800
Strohmenger are fair quality British pianos. Pre 1910 uprights often overstrung with inlay. There are many pre 1930s upright straight strung under dampers. Baby and boudoir grands fair with good mellow tone. Most Strohmengers need a lot of reconditioning; hammers and action tend to wear quickly.