1845

"J. & J. HOPKINSON'S Wholesale and retail MUDIC WAREHOUSE, PIANO FORTE MANUFACTORY, No. 6, Commercial Street, Leeds. Messrs. HOPKINSON respectfully inform their Friends and the Public, that they have always For SALE a large and well-selected Stock of PIANO FORTES of every Description, by the best Makers, and at their lowest Cash Prices.

* Messrs. H. also invite Attention to the Microchordon, Cottage, Semi-Cabinet and Cabinet PIANO FORTES of their own Manufacture, which are made of the best seasoned Materials, upon improved Principles, and which for power and richness of Tone, elasticity of Touch, and durability of Structure, they can most confidently recommend.

Pianos let out on hire, tuned, regulated, and properly repaired." Williams's Directory of the Borough of Leeds: Giving an Entirely New ..., 1845, p. 11

1847

"HOPKINSON'S PIANOFORTE. - AND GENERAL MUSIC ESTABLISHMENT, Removed from 70, Mortimer Street, to 27, Oxford Street. -

Where may be seen for Sale or Hirb a Superior Stock of the Pianofortes by J. and J. H., so highly approved by the celebrated Pianist THALBERG, and the most eminent Musicians of the day; —

Also A cheaper Class of Instruments, warranted of well seasoned materials and sound workmanship, and Much Superior In Touch and Tone to the generality of Cheap Pianofortes. [...]" The Musical World, Volume 22, 1847, p. 825

1848

"Pianofortes. — To the Trade. — Bankrupts' Stock. — A number of Allison and Allison's new elegant Cottage, Cabinet, and Microcordon Pianofortes, may be had below the Makers' prices, for Cash only, of J. Hopkinson, Pianoforte Makers, and Music-sellers, Publishers, &c., 27, Oxford-street.

Also, a fine-toned 6¾ Octave Grand, by Collard, in perfect order, with brass bridge, repetition action, &cc., price £75." The Musical Times, 01/11/1848, p. 65

1854

"PRIZE MEDAL FOR PIANOFORTES. HOPKINSONS, of 18, Soho Square, invite Merchants, Dealers, Professors, and the Public, to inspect their extensive collection of PIANOS for SALE or HIRE. These Instruments obtained the award of the Great Exhibition PrizeMedal, and are pronounced by Thalberg, Benedict, Szekely, Madame Dulcken, and other eminent Pianists, "unsurpassed in tone and touch." Prices varying from 25 to 180 Guineas each." The Musical Times, 01/06/1854, p. 88

1856

"PIANOFORTES. — PARIS EXHIBITION. — THE FIRST-CLASS PRIZE MEDAL for Pianofortes the only one awarded to English exhibitors). has been given to Messrs. Hopkinson, of 18. Soho-square. By the unanimous decision of the Musical Jury, they were also entitled to the award of a GOLD MEDAL OF HONOUR.

Messrs. Hopkinson received the GREAT EXHIBITION PRIZE MEDAL in 1851 ; and their Pianofortes hare been pronounced by Thalberg, Benedict, Szekely, Madme. Dulcken, and other eminent Pianists, "unsurpassed by those of any other maker.

Grands, Boudoirgrands, Cottages, and Semi-cottages, in great variety, at strictly economical prices. To be seen at most of the principal music warehouses in England. Ireland, and Scotland. Price Lists post free. Warerooms, 18, Soho-square, London." The Musical World, 05/01/1856, p. 1

"HOPKINSON'S PIANOFORTES. — By Royal Letters Patent. — These Instruments obtained FIRST CLASS PRIZE MEDALS at the Universal Exhibitions of Londuu in 1861, and Paris in 1855. An entirely now stock now ready for selection. None can surpass them, and the prices are moderate. Lists and drawings free. Warerooms, 235, Regent Street, and 18, Soho Square, London." The Musical World, 06/09/1856, p. 561

1857

"J. & J. Hopkinson. By Royal letters patent. Fitrst Prize, Paris, 1855. First Prize, London, 1851.

Piano-forte Manufacturers, 235, REGENT STREET, & 18, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON Manufactary—Diana-place, New-road, Regent's Park. - T

The PIANO-FORTES manufactured by Masses. HOPKINSON are alike remarkable for their Exquisite Tone, Perfect Touch, and Lasting Qualities. A large circulation abroad has proved that they stand well in extreme climates.

At the Universal Exhibition in Paris, 1855, Messrs Horrrnvson received the FIRST-CLASS PRIZE MEDAL for Piano-Fortes (the only one awarded to English Exhibitors), and by the unanimous decision of the Musical Jury they were awarded a GOLD MEDAL OF HONOUR. THEY ALSO OBTAINED THE GREAT EXHIBITION PRIZE MEDAL IN 1851.

Their Piano-Fortes have been pronounced by the first Pianists of the age — S. THALBERG, J. BENEDICT, E. SZÉKELY, MADME, DULCKEN, and others, unsurpassed in tone and touch by those of any other maker.

“It telleth its own story, Wave may not leap, Nor wild wind sweep, But spread abroad its glory.”
TRIUMPHS shall by the Muse be won, Singing of Messrs. Hopkinson ; Among the sons of Art they shone, And took the prize in ’51 ; And the FIRST~CLASS MEDAL did obtain, In ’55 upon the banks of Seine.

Why wonder, when their Piano-fortes engage Th’ attention of the first pianists of this age ? They’re unsurpass d in dulcet tone, By those of others' make, And ’twas for this that they alone Did the palm in Paris take.

For six long years they strove, nor strove in vain, Perfection of their Patent to attain, And now the great Invention Attracts the world's attention. Perfection! long ’twas sought, E’er their melody could flow.

The enlight’ned can appreciate The lofty state To which they brought, The TREMOLO. And I had heard of heavenly choirs, In some Celestial Court; But when my Hero struck the wires, Of his Grand Piano-Forte, I exclaim‘d, Well and nobly won THE MEDAL OF Honour BY YOU, Mrssrs. Hopkinson." The Londoniad, Etc., 1857, p. 26-27

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