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COLLARD & COLLARD
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1851

DUBLIN - "The cottage piano-forte, in a polished deal case, of Collard and Collard of London, was forwarded so late to the Exhibition as to prevent its being considered as entered for competition." Proceedings of the Royal Dublin Society, Volume 87, 1851, p. 35

Pianoforte on the Great Exhibition of 1851,
The Crystal Palace, and its contents : being an illustrated cyclopaedia
 of the great exhibition of the industry of all nations, 1851
, p. 201 (archive.org)

LONDON - "Messrs. Collard and Collard have exhibited several pianofortes, of which the following is a description :

1. A grand pianoforte, in a case of British mottled oak, with carved and gilt ornaments, in the style of Louis XV.; seven octaves, A to A.

2. A grand pianoforte in rosewood case, with carved cabriole truss supporters; seven octaves, A to A.

3. A square semi-grand pianoforte, in walnutwood; six and three-quarters octaves.

4. A grand cabinet pianoforte, in a case of British oak, of novel design; six and three-quarters octaves.

5. Two microchordons, or semi-cottage pianofortes, in pine and rosewood cases; six and three-quarters octaves. Exhibited as specimens of superior instruments of their class, at very low prices.

In the above-named instruments the following patented improvements are illustrated : —

1. In the mode of stringing pianofortes, by passing the wire round a single pin, in all classes of pianofortes, this superseding the use of the noose or eye, before in general use. Patent of 1827. This mode of stringing has become almost universal since the expiration of the patent.

2. Applying a check to the under-hammer, to prevent the rebound of the hammer against the string. Patent of 1829.

3. A new construction of the action in horizontal grand and square pianofortes, the escapement being placed upon the key, and coming into contact with a lever or crank, and thus regulating the rise and fall of the hammer. Patent of 1835.

4. The introduction of a new class of square pianoforte, entitled "the square semi-grand pianoforte;" in which a closer approximation to the peculiarities of the horizontal grand pianoforte was attained. Patent of 1838.

5. The introduction of the traversing escapement fixed upon the hainmer-rail, thereby admitting of a firmer blow and greater resistance, as also the introduction of a repetition movement. Patent of 1841.

6. The application of the repetition movement to square and to vertical, or upright pianofortes. Patent of 1843.

7. A new design for the shape of a square pianoforte, entitled "the Symmetrical Grand Square," by which greater beauty of form was secured, the key-board being placed in the centre of the instrument. Registered in 1847." Reports by the Juries on the Subjects in the Thirty Classes Into which the ..., 1851, p. 329

LONDON - "Messrs. Collard and Collard contribute one grand, 7 octaves, A to A, with all the latest improvements, and one grand Square, 6 ½ Octaves, C to G, of a peculiar kind, called by the makers, for distinction, the “Square semi-grand.”

Its peculiarity is, that it has precisely the same action as that used for semi-grands ; whereas the ordinary grand Square has only an adaptation of the peculiarities of the grand action to that of the common Square.

A cabinet and two microchordons, or small uprights, 6 ½ Octaves, C to G, are also exhibited. One of the latter is the cheap kind of instrument already alluded to 3 it has a case of varnished Swiss pine.

The whole of these instruments are first class of their respective kinds, and afford favorable examples of the most improved English manufacture." Newton's London Journal of Arts and Sciences, 1851, p. 30

LONDON - "One of the most elegant instruments in the Exhibition is the grand by llessrs. Collard, in pollard oak, carved and gilt in the style of Louis XV. The design is well carried out, and in admirable keeping.

The square in walnut, with shaped sides, is very massive and handsome. There is also a carved cabinet piano by the same firm, which we do not, however, much admire." Crystal Palace, and its contents : being an illustrated cyclopaedia of the great exhibition of the industry of all nations, 1851, p. 202 (archive.org)

LONDON - "The grand of Messrs. Collard in the nave is an elegant and highlyfinished instrument, characteristic of the beauty and perfection of English workmanship, in the highest departments of industry. It is all that can be desired in an instrument of that nature; not overladen with richness of ornament, nor so exceptional in its external appearance that it ought to stand apart in a place specially appropriated to it.

The cabinet piano of the same firm, up stairs, is also a beautiful instrument; the finish of the work, the grain of the wood, and the style of the lower part, which is singularly original, being all and equally attractive.

The square semi-grand, also, appears to us to realize the desired perfection in that class of instruments, and, to our judgment, is unrivalled. Of the people's piano the people must judge for themselves. " The World in Its Workshops. A Practical Examination of British and Foreign ..., 1851, p. 203

LONDON - "[...] zur Londoner Ausstellung im Jahre 1851 [...][...] Collard, die durch Muzio Clementi emporgehobene Firma, glänzte durch ihr grosses Pianoforte von 7 Octaven, durch ihr tafelförmiges Clavier und durch das billige aufrechtstehende Piano for the people, wobei Fischhof besonders die Spielart hervorhebt." Geschichte des Claviers vom Ursprunge bis zu den modernsten Formen dieses ..., exhibition 1851, by Oscar Paul, 1868, p. 159

LONDON - "La manufacture de pianos, connue aujourd'hui sous le nom de Collard et Collard, fut fondée vers la fin du XVIIIe siècle par Longmau et Broderip, prédécesseurs de Clementi et Cie, dont MM. Collard sont aujourd'hui les continuateurs.

Associé de Clémenti, M. Collard, oncle des facteurs actuels du même nom, s'occupa sérieusement d'améliorer ses pianos, recommandés d'ailleurs par le grand nom de Clementi qui y était attaché. Longtemps il avait fait usage du mécanisme anglais tel qu'il était à son origine; mais en 1827 il prit un brevet pour des modifications introduites dans la forme du pilote et dans son mode d'échappement.

Ces modifications avaient été imaginées par M. James Stewart, un des chefs d'ateliers de M. Collard. Depuis que cet intelligent industriel s'est retiré, ses successeurs, MM. Collard et Collard, ont changé le principe et la forme du mécanisme de leurs grands pianos, et ont pris en 1843 un brevet pour un nouveau mécanisme à double action ou à répétition.

Ce mécanisme, dans lequel l'échappement est placé à l'inverse de l'usage ordinaire et se combine d'une manière ingénieuse avec un règlement à charnière; ce mécanisme, dis-je, est un emprunt déguisé fait à celui d'Érard, car on y retrouve le levier oblique et ses ressorts, pour opérer la répétition. M. Stewart en est l'inventeur.

Autrefois attaché à une grande fabrique de Londres (je ne sais trop si ce n'était pas à celle de MM. Stodart, en qualité de chef d'atelier) M. Stewart s'était ensuite établi à Boston, dans les Etats-Unis d'Amérique, et y avait fondé une manufacture de pianos. Plus tard, il prit la résolution de revenir en Europe.

A son retour à Londres, il proposa son nouveau mécanisme à MM. Collard, qui en firent l'acquisition sous la condition que M. Stewart en dirigerait l'exécution comme chef de leurs ateliers. Je pense qu'il a aujourd'hui un intérêt dans la maison, ayant puissamment contribué aux progrès des instruments qu'on y fabrique. Les grands pianos de cette maison sont de bons instruments bien construits.

Ceux qui ont été placés à l'Exposition sont, comme tous les autres instruments, dans des conditions défavorables pour être bien jugés, car on n'a pu avoir égard aux lois de l'acoustique dans la construction du palais où ils sont exposés. Ce local est trop vaste, trop élevé, trop ouvert de toutes parts, pour que la sonorité des instruments ne s'y altère pas et ne s'y amaigrisse.

Ainsi, le grand piano très-orné de MM. Collard, qui se trouve dans le bas de la grande galerie, y éprouve le même effet que ceux de MM. Broadwood et Erard, et paraît inférieur en qualité aux autres instruments de même fabrique placés dans la galerie supérieure.

Ayant comparé, dans des conditions semblables, les grands pianos de MM. Collard aux autres instruments du même genre placés à l'Exposition, je les classe, dans mon opinion, immédiatement après ceux de MM. Erard et Broadwood. Il n'en est pas de même du grand piano carré de MM. Collard, auquel M. Stewart vient de faire l'application de son mécanisme du grand piano.

Cet instrument, dont le clavier a six octaves et demie, depuis ut grave jusqu'au contre sol aigu, m'a paru, par la puissance des sons, le plus remarquable de son espèce parmi tous ceux qui sont exposés. Son mécanisme a une énergie qu'on n'est pas accoutumé à rencontrer dans le piano carré. C'est, en toutes ses parties, un excellent instrument.

MM. Collard ont aussi exposé un grand piano droit (cabinet) et deux petits pianos du même genre, auxquels ils donnent le nom de microchordons. Ces instruments ont un clavier de six octaves et demie. La caisse d'un de ceux-ci est en sapin suisse verni; il est placé là comme un spécimen des pianos à bon marché, sur lesquels MM. Collard ont fait une spéculation qui, je crois, n'a pas été avantageuse.

Ces industriels avaient imaginé la possibilité de rendre le piano si populaire, qu'il n'y eût, en quelque sorte, pas de chaumière où l'on ne pût en trouver un. Toutes leurs vues se tournèrent donc vers les moyens de diminuer les dépenses de fabrication, afin de parvenir à la réalisation du piano du pauvre.

En résultat, ils n'ont pu parvenir qu'à faire de pauvres pianos. Les économies de fabrication, dans des instruments qui exigent autant de précision que de solidité, ne peuvent se faire qu'aux dépens de ces deux conditions essentielles.

MM. Collard avaient réduit le prix des petits pianos droits de cette catégorie à 16 livres sterling (400 francs), prix assurément fort minime. mais qui ne met pas plus le piano à la disposition du pauvre que s'il était plus élevé du double. Le pauvre n'a jamais 400 francs pour un objet de luxe, fût-ce en Angleterre.

Son travail de la semaine lui donne du pain pour sa famille, et le reste à grand'peine. Ce piano du pauvre me rappelle un modèle de maison du pauvre, que S. A. R. le prince Albert a ait élever dans Hyde-Park, et qu'on voit près d'une des entrées de l'exposition. C'est, ma foi, un fort joli petit palais en pierre de taille et briques, dont le confortable ne laisse rien à désirer, si ce n'est l'argent pour en payer le loyer. On y avait toutes les joies de ce monde, bon souper, bon gîte et le reste, pourvu qu'on fui un pauvre aisé." Gazette musicale de Paris, 21/09/1851, Fétis père, p. 313-314

1853

DUBLIN - "The contribution of pianofortes is exceedingly good, and comprises specimens from the leading maufacturers of London: the Messrs. Broadwood, Collard, Erard, and Kirkman, have sent their several instruments, which make up a most imposing display. Some of these are exhibited by the manufacturers themselves; others by the great musicsellers of Dublin. [...]

There are also several grand and oblique pianofortes by the same maker. The grand piano in Amboyna-wood, manufactured by Broadwood, is equally attractive; so also are the massive and highly finished squares of Collard, in mahogany and rosewood, and the carved cottage, in walnut-tree-wood. " The Illustrated London News, Volume 22, 04/06/1853, p. 462

DUBLIN - "Specimens of Piano Fortes and Harps, manufactured expressly for this Exhibition,

[...] By Messrs. Collard and Collard.
10 Improved Patent Repeater Grand Piano-Forte, Seven Octaves, with Metal Wrest-pin Plate, in British Mottled Oak, carved and gilt ornaments, on massive Cabroile Trusses, in burnished and matted gold. in style of Louis Quatorze.
11. Patent Repeater Seven Octave Grand Piano-Forte, in Wallnut wood, with Metal Wrest-pin Plate.
12. Ditto, ditto, in handsome Rosewood case.
13. Patent Repeater Bichorda Grand Piano-Forte, in Rosewood.
14. Patent Repeater Semi-Grand Piano-Forte.
15. Rosewood Square Semi-Grand Piano-Forte, Patent Repeater Grand Piano-Forte Action.
16. Patent Repeater Grand Square Piano-Forte, in Curi Spanish Mahogany.
17. Richly Ornamented Patent Repeater Microchordon, in Walnut.
18. Trichord Patent Repeater Microchordon, in Walnut.
19. Rosewood Microchordon, Simple Action.
20. Piano for the People." Record of the Great Industrial Exhibition, 1853, being a brief ..., 1853, p. 16


1862

LONDON - "3383 COLLARD & Collard, 16, Grosvenorst. W. — Models and actions of pianos." International exhibition, 1862 : Official catalogue of the industrial department, 1862, p. 54

LONDON - "Nous devons citer encore MM. Hopkinson et MM. Collard et Collard. Toutes ces maisons ont des pianos de qualité supérieure, avec mécaniques à double échappement.

Nous avons pu constater que leurs pianos droits sont relativement inférieurs à leurs pianos à queue.

Quant à leur fabrication, elle est on ne peut mieux conditionnée." Rapports des délégués facteurs de pianos des délégués facteurs d'orgues-harmoniums et des délégués facteurs d'instruments en cuivre et en bois..., Délégations ouvrières à l'exposition universelle de Londres en 1862, p. 5 (gallica.bnf.fr)

LONDON - "Messrs. COLLARD and COLLARD (3383), the well-known and extensive pianoforte manufacturers of Cheapside and Grosvenor Street, exhibit a seven-octave grand, in rich walnut case; a square semi-grand, with oblique bass strings, especially prepared for hot climates; an oblique trichord upright in a highly-decorated case, and a pianino, remarkable for its cheapness.

They also exhibit seva models, among which are improvements lately made by them to the action of the upright piano, and to the repetition apparatus of the grand.

The Jury have awarded to Messrs. Collard a Medal for fine quality of tone." Reports by the Juries on the subjects in the thirty-six classes into which ..., 1862, p. 147

An oblique grand pianoforte by Collard and Collard,
 in satinwood and gold, in the Italian style,
 The International Exhibition of 1862, p. 100

  Pianino, Seitenansicht    &    Pianino, Voransicht  
Illustrirter Katalog der Londoner Industrie-Ausstellung von 1862, Volumes 1-2, 1862, p. 174

LONDON - "Die zweite Abbildung dieser Seite zeigt ein prächtiges Pianino von COLLARD AND COLLARD in Grosvenor Street und Cheapside, LONDON, ein Etablissement, welches vom Beginn dieses Jahrhunderts an für die erste unter allen britischen Pianofortefabriken gilt.

In ihren Erzeugnissen vereinigen sich äusserer Luxus und innerer Werth auf ganz seltene Weise; so sind denn auch die Gehäuse ihrer ausgestellten Instrumente wahre Meisterwerke der Tischlerei und Holzbild nerkunst.

Insbesondere schön ist das hier von zwei Seiten veranschaulichte Pianino aus Ebenholz mit ronzeverzierungen; eine der geschmackvollsten und elegantesten | Piècen dieser Art, die es nur geben mag." Illustrirter Katalog der Londoner Industrie-Ausstellung von 1862, Volumes 1-2, 1862, p. 174

  Pianino, Voransicht    &    Pianino, Seitenansicht  
Illustrirter Katalog der Londoner Industrie-Ausstellung von 1862, Volumes 1-2, 1862, p. 213

LONDON - "Darunter ein magnifiques Pianino aus der grossen Fabrik von Collard and Collard (vg. S. 174). Das GeHäuse desselben ist reich decorirt und vergoldet im Stile Louis XVI. Die Erbauer nennen das Instrument : Oblique Grand Pianoforte - und beheupten, dasselbe sei eine neue Erindung. Wir müssen das Urtheil darüber den Musikverständigen überlassen." Illustrirter Katalog der Londoner Industrie-Ausstellung von 1862, Volumes 1-2, 1862, p. 213

  A solid wood mahogany square semi-grand pianoforte,
 manufactures expressly for the East Indies, by Collard and Collard,

 The International Exhibition of 1862, p. 101

Collards' Semi-grand Action.

LONDON - "Messrs. Collard & Collard exhibit two concert grand pianofortes; a square semi-grand; two oblique grands; and a pianino. The principle of construction of the semi-grand (Fig. 692) differs in a striking degree from that of the ordinary grand square.

The object sought to be attained is the greatest power of resisting the destructive influence of the East Indian and tropical climates, without the usual reliance on the adhesive properties of glue.

By centering the hammer-butts, in lieu of the old system of hinging with leather, the hammer is rendered more steady, and the force of the blow is greatly increased - this being, in fact, the first application in its entirety of the grand action to the square pianoforte.

The same firm exhibit the model of a cottage pianoforte, in two divisions, extensively manufactured for the South American market.

The weight of the instrument being equally divided, and brought within the limit of a mule's burthen, its transport over the Andes (otherwise impossible) is thus rendered of easy accomplishment.

The parts are readjusted without the smallest difficulty, and the instrument in no respect suffers from its temporary disjointment." The Practical Mechanic's Journal: Record of the Great Exhibition 1862, p. 527

LONDON - "COLLARD & COLLARD, 16 Grosvenor Street, W., and 26 Cheapside, E.C. - Pianos.

AN OBLIQUE GRAND PIANOFORTE ON AN EXTENDED SCALE, BY COLLARD AND COLLARD, IN WALNUT WOOD AND GOLD, IN THE LOUIS SEIZE STYLE.
Official Illustrated Catalogue: Class XIII. Philosophical ..., Volume 7, 1862, p. 98

The following PIANOFORTES and MODELS OF ACTIONS are exhibited by COLLARD & COLLARD:

1. - A CONCERT GRAND PIANOFORTE of 7 octaves, A to A, with patent repetition action, in very choice walnutwood case, with carved enrichments in the renaissance style.

2. - AN ELEGANT CONCERT GRAND PIANOFORTE of 7 octaves, A to A, with patent repetition action, in very choice rosewood case, with massive carved cabriole trusses.

*** The attention of the connoisseur is particularly directed to the mechanism of these instruments, as showing fewer centres of friction, and greater simplicity of contrivance than in any other Grand action, whereby greater durability is secured, and the operation of regulating is considerably facilitated. The power of blow in the hammer is also increased, and the delicacy of touch and unfailing promptness of repetition, so essential for the requirements of the modern school of Pianoforte playing, are secured to an extent to satisfy the most fastidious finger.

3. - AN OBLIQUE GRAND PIANOFORTE of 6⅞ octaves, C to A, with patent escapement and repetition action, in satinwood case, with carved and gilt decorations in the Italian style.

4. - AN OBLIQUE GRAND PIANOFORTE, on extended scale, of 6⅞ octaves, C to A, with patent escapement and repetition action, in very choice walnut-wood case, with carved and gilt enrichments in the Louis Seize style.

*** The Oblique Grand Pianoforte (of which Nos. 3 and 4 are very unique specimens) is an instrument of comparatively recent introduction. The application of Collard and Collard's well-known and important improvements in upright pianofortes have tended in no small degree to strengthen the favourable judgment greatest power of resisting the destructive influence of which musical connoisseurs and the fashionable world have bestowed on them. Convenient and elegant in form, and effective in the highest degree, both as regard power of tone and perfection of touch, these charming instruments are found to be, for rooms of limited size, the most effective substitute for the full Grand Pianoforte, to which, in character of tone, they closely approximate.

The mechanism of these Pianofortes is exemplified by Model No. 3.




A WALNUT WOOD CONCERT GRAND PIANOFORTE BY COLLARD AND COLLARD, IN THE RENAISSANCE STYLE.
Official Illustrated Catalogue: Class XIII. Philosophical ..., Volume 7, 1862, p. 99


5. - A SOLID WOOD SPANISH MAHOGANY SQUARE SEMIGRAND PIANOFORTE of 6⅞ octaves, C to A, with patent repetition action and transverse bass strings, as manufactured by Collard and Collard expressly for the East Indies and tropical climates.

*** The principle of construction of this pianoforte differs in a striking degree from that of the ordinary Grand Square. The object sought to be attained is the greatest power of resisting the destructive influence of the East Indian and tropical climates, without the usual reliance on the adhesive properties of glue.

This result has been most successfully accomplished, and the experience of several years has proved that under the most trying ordeals, these instruments have satisfactorily stood the test; - public opinion in India having awarded them the highest praise.

The principle of the action is illustrated by the model No. 2.

6. - A PIANINO, OF SMALL COTTAGE PIANOFORTE, in plain rosewood case, of 6⅞ octaves, C to A, O G fall; fretwork front and octagon legs.

*** This instrument is an example of the cheapest upright instrument manufactured by Messrs. COLLARD & COLLARD. Such is the popularity of these instruments that, during periods of active trade, the yearly demand reaches the large number of nearly 2000.



AN OBLIQUE GRAND PIANOFORTE BY COLLARD AND COLLARD, IN SATINWOOD AND GOLD, IN THE ITALIAN STYLE.
Official Illustrated Catalogue: Class XIII. Philosophical ..., Volume 7, 1862, p.
100

 

LIST OF MODELS.

No. 1. - The action of the Concert Grand Pianoforte.

No. 2. - The action of the New Square Semi-Grand Pianoforte.

No. 3. - The action of the Oblique Grand Pianoforte.

No. 4. - The action of the Cottage Pianoforte.

No. 5. - The Model of a Cottage Pianoforte, in two divisions, and extensively manufactured for the South American market. The weight of the instrument being equally divided and brought within the limit of a mule's burthen, its transport over the Andes (otherwise impossible) is thus rendered of easy accomplishment. The parts are readjusted without the smallest difficulty, and the instrument in no respect suffers from its temporary disjointment.

 

Dates and particulars of Patents, Registrations, &c., assigned to MESSRS, COLLARD & COLLARD, London.

1827 - March 2nd. For "certain improvements in pianofortes, and in the mode of stringing the same;" viz., an application of the check action to the square pianoforte, thenceforward called the grand square; and a new mode of stringing, (This mode of stringing has become almost universal since the expiration of the patent.) adapted to instruments of all kinds by passing the wire round a single pin, thus superscding the use of the noose or eye before in general use: also for a new arrangement of the damper, known as the elongated damper-head, by which the jarring consequent on the old method was entirely prevented, and more effectual damping secured.

1829 - November 2nd. For "improvement in upright pianofortes," viz., applying a check to the under hammer to prevent the rebound of the hammer against the string.

1835 - January 15th. "For improvements in the mechanism of horizontal grand and square pianofortes," consisting of an entirely new construction of the action, the escapement being placed upon the key and coming in contact with a lever or crank, and thus regulating the rise and fall of the hammer, thereby imparting greater vigour to the blow and increased durability to the touch.



A SOLID WOOD MAHOGANY SQUARE SEMI-GRAND PIANOFORTE, MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR THE EAST INDIES, BY COLLARD AND COLLARD.
Official Illustrated Catalogue: Class XIII. Philosophical ..., Volume 7, 1862, p. 101

1838 - January 1st. The introduction of a new class of square pianoforte, antitled the patent square semi-grand pianoforte, being a further improvement of the grand square, by which a closer approximation to the pecularities of the grand pianoforte was attained.

1841 - November 11th. For certain further improvements in the action of horizontal pianofortes, consisting of the introduction of the traversing escapement fixed upon the hammer rail, resulting in a greater amount of presision and increased vigour of action, as also the introduction of a repetition movement.

1843 - Januari. For the construction of a cottage pianoforte in two didvisions, for the purpose of facilitating transport on the backs of mules in the mountainous districts of central America, otherwise inaccessible by reason of weight.

1847 - October 15th. Registered. A new design for the shape of a square pianoforte, entitled the symmetrcal grand square, by which greater beauty of form was secured. The keyboard being placed in the centre of the instrument, thus obviating the inelegant appearance of the old instruments.

1855 - May. Registered. An improved key-board, the ends of the sharps being rounded for the purpose of giving to the performer increased facility for rapid execution, and imparting to the key-board a more pleasing appearance.

1857 - February. Patented. Further improvement in the action of vertical pianofortes, having for its object to add increased vigour to the blow of the hammer, giving to the performer the power of a more prompt repetition, and imparting increased durability to the touch." Official Illustrated Catalogue: Class XIII. Philosophical ..., Volume 7, Weltausstellung, London, 1862, p. 98-101


1879

SYDNEY - "Messrs. Collard & Collard, contrary to report, have decided not to exhibit." Music Trades Review, 15/06/1879, p. 8


1885

LONDON - "Coming to the Central Gallery, the walls of which are here and there decorated with painted tile panels of original design, representing the progress of various inventions, by Messrs. DOULTON & Co., we notice the stand of Messrs. COLLARD & COLLARD, Grosvenor-street. This stand, 3,580, occupies an Italian Renaissance pavilion of tasteful design, executed in fibrous plaster by Messrs. JACKSON & Son, Rathbone-place.

Messrs. Collard show several handsome pianoforte-cases, one being of chaste design, in dark wood, with carved and fretwork panels. There are some good ebonised cases; one, in which the dead and polished surfaces are brought into effective contrast, being noticeable for its good open carved work in the panels. Another case is of ornate character, being in polished satinwood, with some gilding." The Furniture Gazette, 01/07/1885, p. 310

LONDON - "Messrs. Collard have a splendid set of instruments of fine tone and elegant artistic decoration." The Monthly Musical Record, Volume 15, 01/08/1885, p. 169

LONDON - "COLLARD & COLLARD.-Metal.frame Grand and Cottage Pianofortes, in walnut, satinwood, and ebonized cases." The Musical Standard: A Newspaper for Musicians, Professional and Amateur, 22/08/1885, p. 121

LONDON - "The exhibits of Messrs. Collard & Collard are chiefly remarkable for beauty and richness of external appearance, the stand itself being very handsomely decorated.

There is an extra concert grand model in Circassian burr walnut, elaborately carved, which in its way is unique. We also mention a cottage in satinwood richly gilt, presenting a light and elegant appearance, and upright in ebony, with an Early English front." The Athenaeum: Journal of Literature, Science, the Fine Arts, Music and ...,20/06/1885, p. 800


1888

MELBOUNE -  "107 Collard & Collard, 16 Grosvenor-st., London. - Grand and cottage pianofortes." The Official Catalogue of the Exhibits: With Introductory ..., 1888, p. 10

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