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KADETTE  

BRAND

Pianoforte-brand ca. 1900

Pianos made by Sydney ZENDER & Co

 

London
KAISER Michael Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1912 [since 1909 (x1912)]

'Piano-Fabrik' or 'Piano-Manufacturer' (x1912) & 'Piano-Handlung' (x1912)

6, Jewin Crescent, E.C. (x1912), Victoria Works, Canal Road, N.E. (x1912), London
KALER Thomas H. 'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1874 h. Salem (*1874), Woburn
 

KALTWASSER Augustus

 

 

Patent of 1857 : "466. Augustus Kaltwasser, of Grove-street, Camden-town, pianoforte-maker. An improvement in the action of horizontal pianofortes." The Mechanics' Magazine, 1857, p. 261 - more information : English Patents of Inventions, Specifications: 1857, p. 5

 

 

'Pianoforte-maker' ? ca. 1857

 

 Grove Street, Camden Town (*1857), London
KARN D. W. & Co  

Canadian 'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1890-1912 [since 1867 (x1906)(x1912)]

London

KARN ORGAN Co (xx1890), branch in London

'Pianohandlung' - 'amerikanische Orgeln' (xx1890) -------  'Piano-Handlung' -'Amerikan. Orgeln, Pianos u. Klavierselbstspieler : «Pianauto»' (x1906) ------- 'Piano-Handlung' - 'Amerikan. Orgeln, Pianos u. Piano-Player «PIANAUTO»' (x1912) in London

KARN D. W. & Co (x1906)

KARN D. W. & Co Ltd. (y1907)

KARN-MORRIS PIANO & ORGAN Co. Ltd. (x1912)

 

 

BRANCH : 3, Newman Street, Oxford Street, W. (by Rich. SCHREIBER - 1890)(xx1890)(**1895)(x1906)(y1907)(x1912), London

MAIN FIRM & FACTORY in Woodstock, Canada

 

KARNOCK & Co Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1900 Luton
 

KÄSTNER M. & Co

Advertisment ca. 1911

Advertisement in Musical Opinion and Music Trade Review, Volume 35, 1911, p. 148

 

 

SEE ALSO ...

KÄSTNER in Leipzig, Germany

ADVERT

Advert for Kastner's Autopiano 1912 (digital.sim.spk-berlin.de)

 

 

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906-26 [since 1903 (x1912)]

London

'Piano-Handlung' (x1906)(x1912) ------- 'Piano-Import' (x1926)

KASTNER M. & Co Ltd. (x1912)

Representative for M. F. RACHALS & Co, Hamburg (x1906)(x1912)

KASTNER & Co Ltd. (x1912)

Manchester

'Handlung mit Pianos,Piano-Players u. Notenrollen' (x1912)

GLASGOW - "The Kastner Autopiano makes a highly effective appeal to eye and to ear. The combination Autopiano, which plays both full compass and sixty-five note music, is a feature of the exhibit and indicates a noteworthy development in these well known instruments. To meet the exigences of the occasion, the holes in the tracker bar and in the paper had to be reduced to one half the usual size; but the difficulties imposed thereby in the way of faultless tracking have been successfully overcome by the patent automatic music guide which ensures absolutely perfect tracking. The Kastner Reliance motor is a great improvement on the earlier three valve type and struck the writer as the finest that he had ever seen for smooth working. Other points to which reference deserves to be made is the silent revolution of the music roll and of take-up spool and the complete control which the operator has over the expression, not entirely by the mechanical assistance of handles and levers but largely from his own musical sensibility expressed through the pressure of the feet on the pedals." Musical Opinion and Music Trade Review, Volume 33, 10/1909, p. 64

LONDON - "KASTNER & CO. had on view a representative collection of the various models of the Kastner Autopiano, showing a number of designs to match the principal styles of furniture and of decoration. The Autopianos exhibited were of the latest type, with sixty-five and eighty-eight note tracker-board; full compass, direct action, "the correcto-guide," the patent soloist melody accenting device, patent flexible fingers and patent Reliance motor. The advantages and perfections of the Autopiano were demonstrated." Musical Opinion and Music Trade; 05/10/1909, p. 593

 

 Exhibitors list Glasgow, 1909

 

 MAIN FIRM : 34-35-36, Margaret Street, Cavendish Square [Corner] (x1906)(y1911)(x1912), 196, Great Portland Street, W. (x1926), London

BRANCH : 1, Police Street, Deansgate (x1912), Manchester

Leipzig, Germany since 1920

 

KAUFFMAN Andrew 'Musical Instrument maker' ca. 1822 4, Angel Court, Skinner Street (**1822), London
KEABLE & Co Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1912

'Piano-Fabrik, sowie Piano- u. Orgel-Handlung' (x1912)

1, Grove Road (x1912), Leicester
KEABLE W. E.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906-12

'Orgelbauer u. Piano-Händler' (x1906) ------- 'Orgelbauer, sowie Piano- u. Orgel-Händler u. -Reparateur' (x1912)

 

107, Guthlaxton Street (x1906), 44, Vulcan Road (x1912), Leicester
KEAR & Co Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906-12; (x1906)(x1912)

'Piano-, Orgel- u. Fahrrad-Handlung' (x1906)(x1912)

Cinderford (x1906)(x1912)

Hereford (x1912)

KEARSING William 'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1825  

12, Howland Street (x1825), London

 

KEARSLEY-BROWN & Son Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1912

'Orgelbauer u. -Reparateur, sowie Musikal.-, Piano- u. Orgel-Händler' (x1912)

Bridge End, Wellington Road (x1912), 7, Park Terrace, High Street (x1912), Hampton Hill
KEARTON A. Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1890

'Pianohändler u. Harmoniumbauer' (xx1890)

Market Street (xx1890), Atherton
KEATE Alexander D. Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1890 [since 1875 (xx1890)]

'Pianohandlung' (xx1890)

19, Seymour Street (xx1890), Denton  near Manchester
KEELER Henry Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1846

'Music & Musical Instrument Seller' (y1846)

18, Lower Arcade (y1846), Bristol
KEETON Arthur Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1890 [since 1882 (xx1890)]

'Musikal.- u. Pianohandlung' (xx1890)

12, Goldsmith Street (xx1890), Nottingham
KEITH Charles 'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1825  

33,  Rochester Row (x1825), London

 

 

KEITH Robert & William

(1767 - 1846)

 

ADVERT

Advert for Keith, Prowse & Co (museumcollections.rcm.ac.uk) 

SEE ALSO ...

Voir KEITH, PROWSE & Cie in Paris, France

 

'Pianoforte-makers' and publishers ca. 1822-1926 [since 1862 (x1912) ??]

KEITH Robert William (**1822)(x1825)

KEITH, PROWSE & Co (*1831)(*1842)(1844)(**1852)(*1872)(**1882)(xx1890)(**1895)(*1906)(x1906)(*1907)(*1909)(*1910)

'Piano-Handlung' (xx1890)(x1906) ------- 'Piano-Fabrik - Piano-Manufacturer' (x1912) ------- 'Piano-, Musikinstr.- u. Sprechm.-Handlung u. Verleger' (x1926)

1890-1906 - Owner ? : W. B. JONES (xx1890)(x1906)

KEITH, PROWSE & Co Ltd. (y1907)(x1912)(*1914)(y1914)(*1915)(x1926)

Successor of HEMINGWAY & THOMAS (x1912)

Representative for Ludwig HUPFELD A.-G., Leipzig, Germany (x1912)

Exhibitors list London, 1872

 

 

MAIN FIRM : 91, Aldersgate Street (**1822)(x1825), 131, Cheapside (x1825)(*1831), 148, Fenchurch Street, E.C. (**1891)(**1895)(x1912), 48, Cheapside, E.C. (*1842)(**1852)(**1882)(**1891)(**1895)(*1906)(*1909)(*1910)(x1912)(*1915)(x1926), 13, Grand Hotel Buildings, Charing Cross, W.C. (**1882), 3, Grand Hotel Buildings, W.C. (**1895)(x1906)(*1914)(*1915), 48, Victoria Street, Westminster, S.W. (**1895), 4, First Avenue Hotel Buildings, High Holborn, W.C. (**1895)(*1914)(*1915), 1, Prince's Buildings, Coventry Street, W. (**1895), 48, Victoria Street, S.W. (x1906), 48, Cheapside, E.C. (xx1890)(x1906)(*1907)(x1912), Lewis Street, Kentish Town, N.W. (y1907), 16, New Bond Street, W. (*1914), 47, Kensington High Street, W. (*1914)(*1915), 1, Angel Court, E.C. (*1914)(*1915), 31, Coventry Street, W. (*1914)(*1915), 148, Fenchurch Street, E.C. (x1906)(*1914)(*1915), Grand Hotel Buildings, Charing Cross, W.C. (x1912), Langham Hôtel, Regent Street (x1912), Avenue Hôtel Buildings, High Holborn (x1912), Prince's Buildings, Coventry Street, W. (x1912), Windsor Hôtel Buildings, 48, Victoria Street, S.W. (x1912), Hôtel Metropole, Hôtel Victoria, Northumberland Avenue (x1912), Savoy Hôtel, Victoria Embarkement (x1912), Factory : Victoria Road (x1912), Factory : 10, Lewis Street (x1912), 83, Brompton Road, S.W. (x1912)(*1914)(*1915), 46, King William Street, E.C. (*1914)(*1915), 167, Finchley Road, N.W. (*1914)(*1915), 42, Poland Street, Oxford Street, W. (x1906)(x1912)(*1914)(*1915)(x1926), 38, Berners Street, W. (x1912)(*1914)(y1914)(*1915), 162, New Bond Street, W. (x1912)(*1915), 45, Aldwych, W.C. (*1915), 42, Victoria Street, S.W. (*1915), 159, New Bond Street, W. (x1926), London

BRANCH : Paris, France

 

KELLAND H. E.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906-12

KELLAND H. E. (x1906), 'Piano-Handlung'

KELLAND & Co (y1907)

KELLAND H. E. (x1912), 'Musiklehrer, handelt auch mit Pianos u. Orgeln'

 

254, Stapleton Road (x1906)(x1912), 256, Stapleton Road (y1907), Bristol
KELLETT W. Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1912

'Piano-, Musikinstr.- u. Saiten-Handlung' (x1912)

545, Wakefield Road (x1912), Bradford
KELLY Charles

Music Trades Review, 15/07/1879, p. 24

 

"Important Quarterly sale - 67 Pianoforte, by Erard, Broadwood, Collard, Hopkinson, Nutting, Allison, and other first-class London Makers/ Walnut full compass Grand, by Holthansen, &c.; 3 Double action Harps by Erard, Dodd, &c.; Bound and Sheet Music; stock of first class Brass Band Instruments; Working Machines, Tools, and Stock of Mr. R. Chidley, Harmonium and Concertina Maker; and a variety of goods connected with the Musical Profession.
Mr. C. Kelly will sell by auction, at his Rooms, 11, Charles-street, Berners-street, Oxford-street, on wednesday, 2nd January Inst., at one o'clock to the minute. 67 pianofortes and Stock, as above, being the Quarterly Sale of unredeemed pledges from various pawnbrokers, Stock of Brass Instruments, Bankrupt's Stock, of Mans. of Eastbourne, &c. - May be viewed monday untill time of sale. Catalogues of the auctioneer, as above, or forwarded on application : at the solocitors, Messrs. Harrison, Lewis, and Co., 8, Old Jewry; or Mr. F. Lucas, 34, George-street, Mansion House." The Musical Times, Volume 12, 01/01/1867, p. 443

ADVERT

Music Trades Review, 15/08/1892, p. 7

 

 

'Pianoforte-maker' and harmoniums ca. 1851-1912 [since 1824 (x1906)(x1912)]

KELLY & LYON (*1851)(**1852), see also LYON [LION]

1851 - "Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership hitherto carried on by us the undersigned, Charles Kelly and Frederick Galliard Lyon, of the High-street, Kensington, in the county of Middlesex, Pianoforte Makers, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due from the firm are to be paid by, and all monies due to be received by, the said Charles Kelly. — Witness their hands this 26th day of April 1851. Charles Kelly. Frederick Galliard Lyon." The London Gazette, 06/05/1851, p. 1204 - see also LYON

KELLY C. (xx1872)

KELLY & Co (*1875)(y1879)

KELLY Charles (**1882)

KELLY & Co (**1882)(**1884)(xx1890)(**1891)(x1906)(x1912)

'Pianoforte and harmoniul makers' (y1879) ------- 'Piano-Fabrik' or 'Piano-Manufacturer' (x1906) -------  'Piano-Handlung' (x1906)(x1912)

DUBLIN - "306 Kelly, C. 10 and 11 Charles st. Berners st. London, W.—Pianofortes and harmoniums." The illustrated record and descriptive catalogue of the Dublin international exhibition, 1865, p. 241

Exhibitors list London, 1862 | Exhibitors list Dublin, 1865

 

High Street, Kensington (*1851), 11, Charles Street, Middlesex (x1862), 10-11, Charles Street, Berners Street, W. (*1865)(y1879), 11, Charles Street, Berners Street, Oxford Street, W. (*1867)(*1875), 9-10-11, Charles Street, Middlesex Hospital, W. (xx1872), 51, Westborn Grove, Bayswater (***1868), 68, Westbourne Grove, W. (**1882), 14-16, Mortimer Street, Cavendish Square, W. (**1882)(**1884)(xx1890)(**1891), Phoenix Piano Works, 41, Boleyn Road, Dalston, N. (x1906)(x1912), London
KELLY William Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1822 24, Panton st. Haymarket (**1822), London
KELLY William Ltd.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1926

Millom

'Piano-, Musikinstr.- u. Sprechm.-Handlung' (x1926)

 

MAIN FIRM : Dalton-in-Furness

BRANCH : Lapstone Road (x1926), Millom

KELMANN 'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1900 London
KELVEY H. E. Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1926 [since 1917 (x1926)]

'Piano-Handlung' (x1926)

475, Stretford Road (x1926), Manchester
KEMBLE

 

BRANDS

MINSE
MINX
NEW WINSOR
PEMBLETT John
RENN
SCHMIDT-FLOHR
VENABLES Charles

 

'Pianoforte & Organ -manufacterer' since 1911-26

KEMBLE & Co (*1917)(*1919)(x1926)

'Piano-Fabrik - Piano-Manufacturer' (x1926)

1950 - 81700 pianos (¹)

1980 - 197980 pianos (¹)

They were the successors of BRINSMEAD, CHAPPEL, COLLARD & COLLARD, CRAMER, MOORE & MOORE, ROGERS EUNGBLUT & Co, B. SQUIRE and TEMPLE

97[b], Carysfort Road, Stoke Newington, N. (*1917)(*1918)(*1919)(x1926), Bletchley Bucks Milton Keynes, London
KEMMLER Charles

SEE ALSO ...

C. KEMMLER & Co in Osnabruck and Stuttgart, Germany

 

German 'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1890-1926 [since 1884 (x1906)(x1912)]

London

KEMMLER [Charles] & Co (xx1890)(**1891)(*1895)(**1895)(*1899)(*1906)(x1906)(*1907)(y1907)(*1910)

'Piano-Handlung' (xx1890)(x1906) ------- 'Piano-Fabrik - Piano-Manufacturer' (x1912) & 'Piano-Handlung' (x1912) ------- 'Piano-, Musikinstr.- u. Sprechm.-Handlung' (x1926)

Representative for V. BERDUX, München, Germany (x1906)(x1912)

KEMMLER [C.], BÉNARD & Co [Ltd.] (x1912)(*1914)(y1914)(*1915)

Gerrard's Cross

KEMMLER, BÉNARD & Co (x1926), 'Piano- u. Sprechm.-Handlung'

 

MAIN FIRM : 16, Brook Street, Bond Street, W. (**1895), 61[E], Abbey Road, N.W. (xx1890)(**1891)(*1895)(*1899), 26, Wigmore Street, W. (*1906)(*1907)(y1907)(*1910)(x1912)(*1914)(y1914)(*1915), 12, Gee's Court, Oxford Street, W. (x1912)(*1914)(y1914)(*1915), 71, Duke Street, Oxford Street (x1926), 115, High Road, Wembley, N.W. (x1926),  London

BRANCH : 7, The Highway (x1926), Gerrard's Cross

BRANCH : Osnabrück, Germany

BRANCH : Stuttgart, Germany

KEMP G.  

Patent of 1884 : "Oct. 22, 1884. - G. KEMP. Mechanism to produce graduated intensity of sound." The History of the Pianoforte: With an Account of the Theory of Sound and ..., Edgar Brinsmead, 1889, p. 237

 
Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer or inventor ca. 1884 London ?
KEMP John Charles Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1904-06 [since 1895 (x1906)]

'Piano-Handlung' (x1906)

195, Lower Clapton Road, N.E. (**1904), London
KEMP Robert Alexander  

Patent of 1864 : "Kemp. 12th April 1864. - 912. Robert Alexander Kemp, of Dudly Grove, Paddington, W., for an invention for Improvements in apparatus or instruments employed for assisting or aiding in the tuning of pianofortes and other keyed musical instruments. Provisional protection only." Chronological index of patents applied for and patents, 1865, p. 65 - or -  "April 12, 1864. — R. A. KEMP.—Tuning the pianoforte scale by means of twelve harmonium reeds." The History of the Pianoforte: With an Account of the Theory of Sound and ..., Edgar Brinsmead, 1889, p. 217

 

'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1864 Dudly Grove, Paddington, W. (**1865), London
KEMPSTER D. Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1926 [since 1877 (x1926)]

'Musikal.-, Piano-, Orgel- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1926)

Corn Market (x1926), Leighton Buzzard
KEMPTER W. Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1912

'Musiklehrer, handelt auch mit Pianos' (x1912)

71, Victoria Road (x1912), Watford
KEMPTON R. Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906

'Piano- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1906)

Preston Street (x1906), Faversham
KEMPSTER D.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1890-1912 [since 1877 (xx1890)(x1906)(x1912)]

'Piano- u. [Musik]instr.-Handlung' (xx1890)(x1906) ------- 'Musikal.-, Piano-, Orgel- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1912)

 

Corn Market (xx1890), Lake Street (x1906), Corn Market (x1912), Leighton Buzzard
KEMSHED Jos. & Sons   Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1890 [since 1844 (xx1890)]

'Musikal.- u. Piano-Handlung' (xx1890)

19, Bridge Street (xx1890), Northampton
KENDAL, MILNE & Co  

ADVERT

Advert for Kendals piano showroom ca. 1946 (museumcollections.rcm.ac.uk)

 
  Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1926-46

By HARRODS Ltd. (x1926), 'Piano-Handlung' (x1926)

Deansgate (x1926), Manchester
KENDALL John Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1890-1912

'Musiklehrer u. Piano-Händler' (xx1890)(x1906)(x1912)

25, Pasture Lane (xx1890)(x1906)(x1912), Burnley
KENDON William Henry 'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1904-17 20, Simpson Street, Battersea, S.W. (**1904)(*1916)(*1917), London
KENNARD Isaac de Boch  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1890-1926 [since 1859 (xx1890)(x1906)(x1912)]

KENNARD Isaac de Boch (xx1890),

'Pianohandlung' (xx1890)(x1906) ------- 'Piano- u. Orgel-Handlung' (x1912) ------ 'Piano-Händler' (x1926)

KENNARD J. D. & Sons (x1906)

KENNARD Martin (x1912)

KENNARD & Sons Ltd. (x1926)

 

25, Ethelbert Road (xx1890)(x1906)(x1912), 86, Northdown Road, Cliftonville (x1926), Margate
KENNEDY Thomas  

1849 - "The Stock of Musical Instruments of Mr. Kennedy, of Oxford-street, (retiring from business,) Musical Library, Sec.
Messrs. PUTTICK & SIMPSON, Auctioneers of Music and Literary Property, will sell by Auction, at their Great Room, 191, Piccadilly, about the middle of May, a portion of the stock, of the well known Musical Instrument Maker, Mr. Kennedy of Oxford-street, consisting of Violins, Violoncellos, Double Basses, &c, of his own manufacture, and some Foreign Instruments j also, Pianofortes, by Allison and others ; Harps, by Delvean, Erard, &c. ; and a capital Library of Music, including some Antiquarian Works, original editions of Madrigals, Sec. Catalogues will be sent on application.
*Small parcels of Music and Musical Instruments can be consigned to Messrs. P. & S., to be included in their sales of Musical Property." The Musical Times, 01/05/1849, p. 65

 

'Musical Instrument maker' and music-seller ca. 1818-49 364, Oxford Street (**1818)(**1822)(x1849), London
KENNAY James  

"PIANOFORTES, At KENNAY & CO.'s, 15, Berners Street, Oxford St. - Every description of Piccolo, Cottage, and Cabinet Pianofortes, of the b materials and the lowest prices. Established upward of 40 years. - A variety of Second-hand instruments always on Sale. Instruments taken in exchange. KENNAY & Co., 15, Berners Street, Oxford Street." The Musical World, Volume 22, 1847, p. 675

 

'Pianoforte-makers' ca. 1841-52 [since 1807 ?]

KENNAY James & Co (**1841)

KENNAY James (x1842)

KENNAY [James] & Co (*1847)(**1847)(**1852)

1, Crescent, Hackney Road (**1841)(x1842), 15, Berners Street, Oxford Street (**1847), 1, Hackney Road, Crescent (*1847)(**1852), London
KENNING George Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906-10 16, Great Queen Street (*1906)(*1907)(*1910), London
KENNY Stanley 'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1884 49, Burdett Road, E. (**1884), London
KENT & COOPER

 

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1890-1926 [since 1879 (xx1890) in Nottingham or since 1864 (x1906)(x1912) in Mansfield or since 1888 (x1906)(x1926) in Nottingham]

Nottingham
[since 1879 (xx1890) or since 1888 (x1906)]

'Piano-, Orgel- u. Instrumenten-Handlung' (xx1890)(x1906) ------- 'Piano-, Orgel-, Musikinstr.- u. Saiten-Handlung' (x1912)(x1926)

KENT & COOPER Ltd. (y1907)(x1912)(y1914)(x1926)

Mansfield
[since 1864 (x1906)(x1926)]

'Musiklehrer, Piano- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1906) ------- 'Piano-, Orgel- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1912)(x1926)

Lincoln

'Piano- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1912) in Lincoln

Worksop

'Piano-, Orgel- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1912)

 

 

MAIN FIRM : Everil Street (*1890), 8-10, Peveril Street (xx1890), 53, Long Row West, Market Place (x1906)(y1907), 32, Market Street (x1912)(y1914)(x1926), Nottingham

BRANCH : 30, West Gate (x1906), 20, Leeming Street (x1912)(x1926), Mansfield

BRANCH : 15, Broadgate (x1912), Lincoln

BRANCH : Ripley (x1912)

BRANCH : 63, Watson Road (x1912), Worksop

 

KENT H. E. Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1912

'Piano-Handlung' (x1912)

56, Pennyfields, Poplar, E. (x1912), London
KENT H. G. & Co 'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1904 168, Marlborough Road, Upper Holloway, N. (**1904), London
KENT W. 1911 - "Mr. W. Kent is in business as a piano maker at Hall's Yard, Bingfield Street, Caledonian Road, N. He is producing overstrungs as well as verticals." Musical Opinion and Music Trade Review, Volume 35, 1911, p. 140 'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1911 Hall's Yard, Bingfield Street, Caledonian Road, N. (y1911), London
KEOGH Frederick  

'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1870-95 [since 1870 (xx1890)]

'Pianohandlung' (xx1890)

Bankrupt in 1891 : "Frederick Keogh, 88 Church Road, Islington, and residing at 41 Dresden Road, both in Middlesex." The Edinburgh Gazette, 14/07/1891, p. 761

2a, Almorah Road, Islington, N. (**1891), 88, Church Road, Islington, N. (**1884)(xx1890)(**1891)(x1891)(*1893)(**1895), London
KERBY & Son Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906 [since 1885 (x1906)]

'Piano- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1906)

20-26, Tacket Street (x1906), Ipswick
KERR W.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1890-1912

KERR W. (xx1890),

'Musikal.- u. Piano-Handlung' (xx1890) -------  'Musikal.- u. Piano-Handlung' (x1906) ------- 'Musikal.-, Piano- u. Orgel-Handlung' (x1912)

 KERR W. & Sons (x1906)(x1912)

 

7, West Street (xx1890)(x1906)(x1912), Horsham
KERSWELL Richard Gillard Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1901-07 96, High Street, Lewisham, S.E. (**1901)(**1904), 138, High Street, Lewisham, S.E. (y1907), London
 

KESSELS & Co

Musical Opinion and Music Trade Review, Volume 33, 1910, p. 316

Musical Opinion and Music Trade Review, Volume 35, 1911, p. 313

 

 

ADVERT

Advert for Kessels Pianos, 1912 (digital.sim.spk-berlin.de)

SEE ALSO ...

KESSELS in Tilburg, in the Netherlands

DAWES Albert, representative

ISON Bertram

 

 

BRAND
[since 1850 (x1912)]

London

Pianos made by LESWEIN

KESSELS & Co Ltd. (x1912), 'Piano-Handlung'

KESSELS Ltd. (x1926), 'Piano-Fabrik - Piano-Manufacturer' (x1926)

Manchester

'Piano-Handlung' (x1926)

Diploma of Honour London, 1909

 

BRANCH : Showrooms & Offices : 85, Newman Street, Oxford Street, W. (x1912), 57, Berners Street, W. (y1911)(x1912)(*1915), 407-409, Hornsey Road, N. (x1926), London

BRANCH : 17a, Bradshaw Street, Shudehill (x1926), Manchester

BRANCH : Glasgow (Scotland) (x1926)

MAIN FIRM & FACTORY : Tilburg, The Netherlands

KESSLER 'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1900 London
KETT E. E. Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906

'Orgelbauer, Musikal.- u. Piano-Händler' (x1906)

St. Marys Square (x1906), Newmarket
KEY Frederick C. Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1912-26 [since 1896 (x1912)(x1926)]

'Piano- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1912)(x1926)

68, Bradford Road (x1912), 109, Bradford Road (x1926), Huddersfield
KHUDER J. 'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1900 London
KIBLER J. Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1912

'Piano-, Orgel- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1912)

30, Bell Street (x1912), Henley-uopon-Thames
KIDD Robert  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1890-1926 [since 1875 (x1906)(x1912)(x1926)]

KIDD Robert (xx1890)(1906)

'Piano- u. Harmonium-Handlung' (xx1890) ------- 'Musikal.-, Piano- u. Harmonium-Handlung' (x1906) ------- 'Musikal.-, Piano-, Orgel- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1912)(x1926)

Representative for KIMBALL ORGAN Co (x1906)(x1912)

KIDD Robert & Son (x1912)(x1926)

 

West End (xx1890), [High Street] West [End] (x1906)(x1912)(x1926), Bedlington
KILVERT James Smith  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1882-1915 [since 1851 (xx1890)(x1906)or since 1860 (x1912)]

'Piano-Handlung' (xx1890)(x1906)(x1912) ------- 'Also Hammer Coverer' (x1906)(x1912)

 

72, Queens' Road, Bayswater, W. (**1882)(xx1890)(**1891)(*1893), 72 & 88, Queens' Road, Bayswater, W. (**1895)(x1912)(*1914)(*1915), 88, Queen's Road, Bayswater, W. (x1906), 72-83, Queens Road, Bayswater (19??), London
KIMBALL Ozro 'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1874 h. Linden (*1874), Woburn
KIND Carl

 

KIND Carl
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'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1860-62

LONDON - "3417 Kind, C. 60, George's-grove, Holloway. —Model of a grand pianoforte action: new invention." International exhibition, 1862 : Official catalogue of the industrial department, 1862, p. 54

Exhibitors List London, 1862

 

50, George's Grove, Holloway (*1861), 60, George's Grove (x1862), Holloway
KINETON-PARKES M. Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1926

'Piano- u. Orgel-Handlung' (x1926)

139, Church Road (x1926), Hove
KING A.  

MANCHESTER  - "The sixth annual Furniture Trades Exhibition was held at the City Exhibition Hall, Manchester, from September 27th to October 7th, and afforded a degree of representation to the musical instrument trade and to the trade in musical instrument dealers' sundries. Three exhibits of pianofortes appeared.
Mr. A. King, of 6, Victoria Arcade, Manchester (district agent for Messrs. L. Blankenstein & Co.), showed a collection of instruments in some of the later designs of cases." Musical Opinion and Music Trade Review, 11/09/1909, p. 142

 

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1909 6, Victoria Arcade (y1909), Manchester
KING & ADAM 'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1862-72 New Wharf Road, King's Cross, [Caledonian Road], N. (*1862)(xx1872), London
KING Brothers  

'Pianoforte-makers' ca. 1904-26 [since 1874]

KING Brothers (**1904)(x1906)

'Piano-Fabrik' - 'Piano-Manufacturer' - and - 'Piano-Handlung' (x1906)(x1912)

KING Brothers [PIANOS] Ltd. (y1907)(x1912)(y1914)(*1916)(*1917)(*1918)(*1919)(x1926)

Succeeded by RETREAT WORKS (x1912) ??

 

8-10, Nisbet Place, High Street, Homerton, N.E. (**1904), Retreat Works, Retreat Place, Morning Lane, Hackney, N.E. (x1906)(y1907), [Retreat Works], Tresham Avenue, [Morning Lane], [Homerton], Hackney Station, N.E. (x1912)(y1914)(*1916)(*1917)(*1918)(*1919)(x1926), London
KING & DELMAR Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1926

'Musikinstr. - u. Piano-Handlung' (x1926)

76, High Street (x1926), Stony Stratford
KING E.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906-12

'Musikal.-, Piano- u. Harmonium-Handlung' (x1906) ------- 'Musikal.-, Piano- u. Orgel-Handlung' (x1912)

 

39, Camden Road (x1906)(x1912), Tunbridge-Wells
KING F. W. Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1890 [since 1880 (xx1890)]

'Piano-Handlung' (xx1890)

Bishopstrow (xx1890), Warminster
KING FRANKLAND  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906-26 [since 1872 (x1906)]

KING FRANKLAND (*1914)

KING FRANKLAND & Co (x1906)(*1915)(x1926)

'Piano-Handlung' (x1906) ------- 'Piano- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1926)

 

 

10, Swiss Terrace, Belsize Road, N.W. (x1906)(*1914)(*1915), 2, Swiss Terrace, Swiss Cottage Station, N.W. (x1926), 13, Golder's Green Road, Golder's Green, N.W. (x1926), London

 

KING H. Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906-12

'Piano-Handlung' (x1906) ------- 'Piano- u. Orgel-Handlung' (x1912)

187, Eccles New Road, Salford (x1906)(x1912), Manchester
KING John Frederick  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1881-1906 [since 1866 (xx1890)(x1906)]

'Professor of music, Pianoforte tuner & Pianoforte dealer' (y1881) ------- 'Musiklehrer, Piano- und Musikwaren-Händler' (xx1890)(x1906)

 

 

16, Park Street (y1881), 19, Park Street (xx1890), Holme Road, West Bridgeford (x1906), Nottingham

 

KING LOVETT John

(ca. 1848 - 1911)

 

1911 - "We regret to have to announce the death of Mr. J. Lovett King, well known as music seller for so many years at Highbury Corner, at the age of sixty-three. Mr. King's father was in business as a musicseller in the Upper Street, Islington, and Mr. Lovett King carried on the business he established at Highbury for twenty-nine years until he disposed of it to Messrs Saville. The decaesed gentleman was much esteemed as a teacher of singing and as an accompanist, and these occupations he kept up till a week of two before his death. Locally his services were much in demand as a singer of humorous songs." Musical Opinion and Music Trade Review, Volume 35, 1911, p. 140

 

'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1870-1910 [since 1863 (xx1890)]

KING J. (xx1872)

'Pianohandlung' (xx1890)

Succeeded by SAVILLE

 

86, Upper Street, Islington, N. (**1870)(xx1872), Highbury Corner, St. Paul 's Road, Islington, N. (**1882)(**1884)(xx1890)(**1891)(**1895)(*1906)(*1907)(*1910), London

 

KING & KING Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906

'Piano-Gross-Handlung' (x1906)

44, Chapel Street, Salford (x1906), Manchester
KING R. Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1921-26

'Pianos' (*1921) ------- 'Piano-Händler' (x1926)

12, Ellacombe Terrace (*1921)(x1926), Torquay
KING T.  

Patent of 1869 : "Sept 7, 1869. - T. KING. Check action." The History of the Pianoforte: With an Account of the Theory of Sound and ..., Edgar Brinsmead, 1889, p. 222

 
Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer or inventor ca. 1869 London ?
KING Thomas Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1846

'Music & Musical Instrument Seller' (y1846)

Caroline Row, Hotwells (y1846), Bristol
KINGS & Co  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906

'Piano-Handlung' (x1906)

 

 

57, High Street, Clapham, S.W. (x1906), London

 

KINGSGATE, DAVIDSON Co. Ltd.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1926

'Piano-Grosshandlung' (x1926)

 

 

Hamden House, Phoenix Street, Kings Cross, N.W. (x1926), London

 

KINGSLEY H.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1926 [since 1910 (x1926)]

'Piano-Grosshandlung' (x1926)

 

 

43, Southdown avenue (x1926), Brighton

 

KINGSLEY J. & H.  

'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1912-26 [since 1910 (x1926)]

'Piano-Handlung' (x1912)(x1926) ------- 'Piano-Fabrik - Piano-Manufacturer' (x1926)

 

 

224, Graham Road, Hackney, N.E. (x1912), 172, Whitechapel Road, E. (x1926), London

 

KINGSWOOD WHOLESALE PIANO Co Ltd.  

  Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1926

'Piano- u. Orgel-Handlung'  (x1926)

 

 

19, Queen's Road, Peckham, S.E. (x1926), London

 

KIPPAX J. 'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1855 Market Place, East Retford (xx1855), Nottingham
KIPPS William  

  Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1884-1926 [since 1862 (xx1890)(x1906)(x1912)]

KIPPS William (**1884)(xx1890)

'Pianohandlung' (xx1890)(x1912)(x1926)

KIPPS William & Son (**1904)

KIPPS [William] & Sons (x1906)(x1912)(*1914)(*1915)(*1918)(*1919)(x1926)

 

361, New Cross Road, S.E. (**1884), 10, Springbank Road, Lewisham, S.E. (**1904), 361, New Cross Road, S.E. (xx1890)(x1906)(x1912)(*1914)(*1915)(x1926), 20, Sunderland Road, Forest Hill, S.E. (*1918)(*1919), London
KIPPSWAY PIANOS Ltd.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1926

'Piano-Handlung' (x1926)

 

 

Winchester House, 29, High Street, Peckham, S.E. (x1926), London

 

KIRBY E.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1912-26

'Handlung mit Möbeln, Pianos u. Orgeln' (x1912)(x1926)

 

 

244, Middleton Road (x1912)(x1926), Oldham

 

KIRBY G. E.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1926

Ashby-de-la Zouch

'Piano-, Orgel- u. Geigen-Handlung' (x1926)

Burton-on-Trent

'Piano- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1926)

 

 

Donisthorpe (x1926), Ashby-de-la Zouch | Donisthorpe (x1926), Burton-on-Trent

 

KIRK Wheatley

 

Patent of 1836 : "Wheatley Kirk, of Commercial-street, Leeds, music-seller and manufacturer of piano-fortes, for certain improvements in pianofortes. May 14 ; six months." The pianoforte, its origin, progress, and construction, Edward F. Rimbault, 1860, p. 155 - or - "A.D. 1836, May 14. — N° 7094. KIRK, Wheatley. — Improvements in pianofortes. The invention consists primarily, fundamentally, and chiefly in the introduction of a double sounding board, and a complete metallic frame or support. The patentee rests his claim to originality on a new application and an invention, because as in the old system of manufacturing pianofortes "there was not a possibility of introducing a double sounding board for want of space,he substitutes a metallic frame for the ordinary wooden supports, props, or uprights, thereby leaving the interior entirely or sufficiently free for the insertion of a double sounding board. The sounding board is enclosed on all sides, similar to a violin, and in the form of a case. It is uniform in its thickness or depth of unoccupied space. It is free and independent of any direct and attached connexion with the frame into which it fits, thereby being in a state of release from the injurious effects to which the sounding boards on the old construction are subjected by the immense pull of the strings. Three apertures are cut in the sound board shown in the drawing for the same purpose as the sound holes in the violin." Patents for Inventions: Abridgments of Specifications Relating to Paints, 1871, p. 123

 

'Music-seller and manufacturer of piano-fortes' ca. 1837

Bankrupt in 13 june 1837, The Bankrupt Directory: Being a Complete Register of All the Bankrupts, with ..., 1843, p. 243

1845 - "William FULLER BOTELER, Esq. one of Her Majesty's Commissioners authorized to act under a Fiat in Bankruptcy, bearing date the 1st day of June 1837, awarded and issued forth against Wheatley Kirk, of Leeds, in the county of York, Piano Forte Manufacturer and Innkeeper, Dealer and Chapman, will sit on the 6th day of August next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon precisely, at the District Court of Bankruptcy, in the Commercialbuildings, in Leeds aforesaid (heretofore adjourned sine die), in order to take the Last Examination of the said bankrupt; when and where he is required to surrender himself, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects, and finish his examination; and the creditors may be heard against his passing his last examination." The London Gazette, 1845, p. 21

Commercial-street (1835), Woodhouse Lane (*1837), Leeds
KIRK William & Sons  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906-26 [since 1891 (x1906) or since 1889 (x1912)(x1926)]

'Musikal.-, Piano- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1906) ------- 'Papierwaren-, Musikal.-, Piano-, Orgel u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1912)(x1926)

1912-26 - Director : E. KIRK (x1912)(x1926)

 

[24], Chapel Roadn Coronation Buildings, Grassmoor (x1906)(x1912)(x1926), Chesterfield
KIRKBY Frederick  

Post Office Directory of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, 1881, p. 58

 

 

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1881-1912 [since 1865 (xx1890)(x1906)(x1912)]

'Pianoforte dealer, organist & music teacher' (y1881) ------- 'Musikal.-, Piano- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1906) ------- 'Musikal.-, Piano-, Orgel- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1912)

 

High Road (y1881), 51, High Road, Clapham, S.W. (x1906)(x1912), Beeston
KIRKLAND James

(? - 1794)

 

'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1780-90

 

London
KIRKLAND James  

'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1841-43

 

4, Albert Street, Bedford Square (**1841), 4, Alfred Street, Bedford Square (*1843), London
KIRKMAN Abraham
| KICRKMAN

(? - 1794)

 

 

Square pianoforte n° 15 of 1775, hammerfluegel.info

 

Nameboard of a square pianoforte of 1775, hammerfluegel.info

KIRKMAN Jacob & Abraham

Harpsichord ca. 1773, Royal College of Music, London, England, U.K.
Square pianoforte n° 15 of 1775,
Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, Germany
Square pianoforte ca. 1778, The Schureck Piano Collection, Berowra Heights, NSW, Australia

Square pianoforte of 1778, Oberlin Conservatory of Music: Frederick R. Selch Center for American Music, Oberlin, U.S.
Square pianoforte of 1779, Collection Susanne Shapiro, Los Angeles, U.S.
Square pianoforte of 1783, Eric Feller Early Keyboard Instruments Collection, Germany

KIRKMAN Abraham & Joseph

Grand pianoforte of 1789, Eric Feller Early Keyboard Instruments Collection, Germany

 

 

'Grand Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1773-91, nephew and associate of Jacob KIRKMAN, see here below.

KIRKMAN Jacob & Abraham (z1791), 'Grand Piano-forte-makers to their Majesties'

His son Joseph KIRKMAN was his associate in 1789, and later successor.

 

10, Broad Street, Golden Square (z1791), London
KIRKMAN Frederick
| KICRKMAN
 

"FREDERICK KIRKMAN, Son of the late Mr. JOSEPH KIRKMAN, of No. 19, Broad Street, Golden Square. Grand Piano-Forte Maker to his Majesty, begs leave most respectfully to Inform the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends, that he has succeeded to the Business of his late Father. He intends to continue the same on the Old Premises as above, which have been in the possession of his Family for upwards of a Century, and invites an Inspection of his choice Assortment of Instruments of every Description, ready for immediate Sale." The London Literary Gazette and Journal of Belles Lettres, Arts, Sciences, Etc, 03/07/1830, p. 438

 

 'Pianoforte-manufacturer' ca. 1830

Son of Joseph KIRKMAN, see below.

19, Broad Street, Golden Squarel (*1830), London
KIRKMAN J.
| KICRKMAN
 

'Pianoforte-manufacturer' ca. 1823

 

13, Charles Street, Middlesex, Hospital (*1823), London
KIRKMAN Jacob
| KIRCKMAN | KIRCHMANN

(1710 - 1792)

 

Harpsichord with additional piano action ca. 1758,
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, M.A., U.S.

BIO

"Kirkman, Jakob (de son vrai nom Kirchmann), fondateur de la fabrique de pianos « K. and Sons », de Londres, etait d'origine allemande et arriva à Londres vera 1740. D entra comme ouvrier dans l'atelier de Tabel, où travaillait aussi Shudi (Tschudi), le fondateur de la maison Broadwood K. épousa la veuve de Tabel et laissa à sa mort, en 1778, une grande fortune. Ses pianos à queue (« harpsichords ») étaient très renoromés. K. n'ayant pas d'enfant, ce fut son neveu Abraham K. qui hérita le commerce de pianos, dirigé aujourd'hui encore par un descendant de ce dernier, Joseph K. Le « melopiano», inventé par Caldera, et consistant en une percussion des cordes répétée à intervalles très rapprochés au moyen de petits marteaux spéciaux, fut employe avec succès par K. et fut l'une des solutions les plus ingénieuses du probleme de la prolongation du son, au piano." Riemann Humbert Dictionnaire de musique 1899, p. 412-413 (archive.org)

 

'Grand Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1780-91, see also Abraham KIRKMAN, just above

'KIRCHMAN' was born in Bischwiller, in the Alsace, France on 07/03/1710. He has studied by Hermann TABEL, married in 1738 with the widow of TABEL. He associated with his nephew Abraham KIRKMAN in 1772. The son of Abraham KIRKMAN, Josef KIRKMAN was his associate and later his successor. Later absorbed by CHAPPEL. (¹)

1782 - "Kirchmann (-) Flügelmacher in London; geb. in Deutschland. Seine Flügel sind ungemein gut gearbeitet, und von vorzüglich schönen Ton. Sie werden mit 400-600 Rthlr. bezahlt." Musikalischer Almanach für Deutschland auf das Jahr 1782, p. 197-198

KIRKMAN Jacob & Abraham (z1791), 'Grand Piano-forte-makers to their Majesties'

10, Broad Street, Golden Square (z1791), London
KIRKMAN James
| KICRKMAN
 

'Pianoforte-manufacturer' ca. 1841-43

 

4, Alfred Street, Bedford Square (**1841)(*1843), London
KIRKMAN Joseph Grant
| John KIRCKMAN | KIRCHMAN

(1711 - 1792)

 

 

 

'Grand Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1800-16

Son of Abraham KIRKMAN, see above (¹)

1809 - "M. en W. STODART maken enkel groote, geen kleine Piano Forto’s. BROADWOOD en Son maken groote en kleine ; insgelijks Jos. KIRKMAN, edoch niet van de waarde der vorige; nog eenige andere leveren Fabriekwerken." Nieuwste reize door Engeland, Schotland en Ierland, voornamentlijk ..., Philipp Andreas Nemnich, 1809, p. 287

KIRKMAN Joseph Junior (1822)

 

London
 

KIRKMAN Joseph & Son
| KIRCKMANN

 

 

Upright pianoforte ca. 1855, hammerfluegel.info

 

Nameplate of an upright pianoforte ca. 1855, hammerfluegel.info

TITLE

To her Majesty and H. R. Highness The Prince Regent (*1817)

Grand pianoforte ca. 1790, Kolthoorn Collection, Geelvinck Muziek Musea, Heerde, The Netherlands
Grand Pianoforte ca. 1798, The Mobbs Keyboard Collection, Golden Bay, New Zealand

Square pianoforte of 1800, Collection of Susanna Piolanti, Italy

Square pianoforte of 1804, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S.
Upright grand pianoforte ca. 1812, Sweelinck Collection, Geelvinck Muziek Musea, Heerde, The Netherlands

Grand pianoforte ca. 1815-18, Powerhouse Museum, Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Sydney, Australia
Upright pianoforte ca. 1855, hammerfluegel.info
Grand pianoforte ca. 1863, Powerhouse Museum, Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Sydney, Australia
Grand pianoforte ca. 1865, Sammlung Dohr, Pianomuseum Haus Eller, Bergheim, near Köln, Germany

KIRKMAN
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EXPOSITIONS

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SEE ALSO ...

PIANO CONTROVERSY 1851

INFO EXTRA

KIRKMAN on Wikipedia

 

 

'Piano Forte Maker' ca. 1793-1903 [since 1730 (xx1890)]

KIRKMAN & Son (**1793), 'Harpsichord and Piano Forte Makers to her Majesty'

KIRKMAN & Co (*1795)

KIRKMAN Jos[eph] (*1816)(*1817)(*1818)(**1818)(*1820)(*1823)(x1825)(*1830)

KIRKMAN & WHITE (*1836)

KIRKMAN Jos[eph] [junior] & Son (x1842)(***1843)(*1847)(*1851)(**1852)(*1858)(*1862)(x1862)(*1865)(xx1872)(**1873)(**1874)(**1884)(**1885)(xx1890)(*1893)(*1897),  see just below

Fire in the manufactory in 10/08/1853 (⁵)

Succeeded by COLLARD & COLLARD in 1896

In 1900 they already did made 48000 pianos (¹)

Patent of 1816 : "JOHN KIRKMAN, of Broad-street, St. James's, Westminster ; for a method of applying an octave stop to piano-fortes. Oct. 14, 1816." Annals of Philosophy, Volume 10, Thomas Thomson, Richard Phillips, Edward William Brayley, 1817, p. 73 - or - "Oct. 14, 1816. Joseph Kirkman. Two strings in unison and one with separate bridges tuned to the octave above, are struck by one hammer, forming an octave stop."  The History of the Pianoforte, Edgar Brinsmead, 1879, p. 201 (archive.org)

Patent of 1843 : "Joseph Kirkman, Junior, of Soho-square, piano-forte manufacturer, for improvements in the action of piano-fortes. — Sealed 19th January — 6 months for inrolment." The London Journal of Arts and Sciences, and Repertory of Patent Inventions, 1843, p. 77 - or - "Jan. 19, 1843. - J. G. KIRKMAN. Improved action (no specification)." The History of the Pianoforte: With an Account of the Theory of Sound and ..., Edgar Brinsmead, 1889, p. 207

Patent of 1870 : "April 8, 1870. - J. H. KIRKMAN. Steel bar in wrestplank." The History of the Pianoforte: With an Account of the Theory of Sound and ..., Edgar Brinsmead, 1889, p. 222

"PIANO-FORTE SALOON. - JOSEPH KIRKMAN, Eldest Son and only Apprentice of Joseph Kirkman, late of Broad Street, deceased, respectfully acquaints the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends, that he has opened a spacious Saloon, 3, SOHO Square, next door to the Bazaar, for the sale of every description of Piano-forte, where he hopes to merit the support so liberally bestowed upon his late Father. There is at present a Splendid Assortment, not only of his own manufacture, but of every Maker of Eminence in London at Manufacturer's prices. Instruments of every description exchanged." The Harmonicon, Volumes 4-10, William Ayrton, 09/1830, p. 279

"IMPROVED SERAPHINE. Messrs. Kirkman and White, respectfully acquaint the Musical Public, particularly the Clergy and Profession, that they have now on Sale an assortment of their Improved Seraphines, adapted either for the Drawing Room or Chapel with or without German Pedals. These extraordinary Instruments are used at the Italian Opera House and other Theatres; may be heard at the Manufactory, 3, Soho Square, next door to the Bazaar." The Musical world, 08/04/1836, p. 132

Prize medal London, 1851 | Exhibitors list Dublin, 1853 | Exhibitors list London, 1862 | Exhibitors list Dublin, 1865 | Exhibitors list Paris, 1867 | Exhibitors list London, 1872 | Exhibitors list Vienna, 1873 | Exhibitors list London, 1885

IMAGE

DRAWING : View of the south side of Soho Square, showing the building of J. Kirkman & Son, Piano Forte Makers ca. 1880 (britishmuseum.org)

 

[19], Broad Street, Carnaby Market [Golden Square] (**1793)(*1795)(P1800)(*1816)(*1817)(*1818)(**1818)(*1820)(*1823)(x1825), Broad Street, St. James's, Westminster (*1817), 3, Soho Square, W. (*1830)(*1836)(**1841)(x1842)(*1843)(***1843)(*1847)(**1851)(**1852)(*1858)(*1862)(x1862)(*1865)(*1867)(**1873), 9, Dean Street, Soho, W. (*1847)(**1851)(**1852)(*1858)(*1862)(**1882)(**1884), factory : Dufour's Place, Broad Street, Golden Square, [Soho], W. (x1842)(**1852)(*1862), 21, Broad Street, Golden Square, W. (*1862),  Cambridge Road, Hammersmith, W. (**1874), Factory : Bradmore Works, Hammersmith, W. (**1882)(xx1890), 3 [& 9], Soho Square, W. (xx1872)(**1882)(**1884)(**1885)(xx1890)(**1891)(*1893)(*1895)(*1897)(*1899)(*1903), 12a, George Street (late of 3, Soho Square, W.), Hanover Square, W. (**1895), London
KIRKMAN Joseph Junior
| KICRKMAN
 

'Pianoforte-manufacturer' ca. 1825

 

6, Frith Street, Soho (x1825), London
KIRKWOOD

 

'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1900

 

London
KIRSHAW G. D. S.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906-12

'Musikal.- u. Piano-Handlung' (x1906) ------- 'Musikal.-, Piano- u. Orgel-Handlung' (x1912)

7-20, Warwick Street (x1906)(x1912), Worthing
KIRTLAND J. S. R. Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906 [since 1867 (x1906)]

'Musikal.-, Piano- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1906)

10, Central Beach (x1906), 68, Church Street, South Shore (x1906), Blackpool
KIRTLEY C. Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1926

'Piano-Händler u. Orgelbauer' (x1926)

72, Croydon Road (x1926), Newcastle-on-Tyne
KISTLER Thomas Andrew  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1890-1926 [since 1860 (xx1890)(x1906)(x1912)(x1926)]

'Piano- u. [Musik]instr.-Handlung' (xx1890)(x1906) ------- 'Piano-, Orgel- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1912)(x1926)

KISTLER T. A. & Son (x1912)(x1926)

 

15, Fore Street (xx1890)(x1906)(x1912)(x1926), Redruth
KITCHEN V. I.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1893-1910

KITCHEN A. Mrs. (*1903)(*1906)(*1909)(*1910)

 

407, Oxford Road (*1893)(*1895)(*1903)(*1906)(*1909)(*1910), Manchester
KLEIN Aug. & Co  

 

Pianoforte-makers and/or pianoforte dealers ca. 1906

'Piano-Handlung' (x1906)

14, Cross Street, Moorgate Street (x1906), London
KLEENAN E. L. & Co

 

 

Pianoforte-makers and/or pianoforte dealers ca. 1926

'Piano- u. Sprechm.-Handlung' (x1926)

126, Portobello Road, Nottinghill, W. (x1926), London
KLEIN Henry & Co

 

ADVERT

Music Trades Review, 15/08/1892, p. 6

 

 

Pianoforte-makers and/or pianoforte dealers ca. 1890-1906 [since 1882 (xx1890)or since 1862 (x1906)]

'Piano-Handlung' (xx1890)(x1906)

3, Holborn Viaduct, E.C. (xx1890), 84, Oxford Street, W. 5Z1892°(**1895), 142, Wardour Street, W. (x1906), London
KLEMM Raymund Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1880 36, Fennel Street (**1880), Manchester
KLINKER Hermann 'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1891 13, Fore Street, E.C. (**1891), London
KLINKER H. & Co  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer and 'Pianoforte-importer' ca. 1890-1915

IBACH Son's AGENCY (xx1890), by KLINCKER [sic] & Co

Representative for Rud. IBACH Sohn, Barmen (xx1890)(x1906)(x1912) ------- Representative for Ludw. HUPFELD, Leipzig (Phonolas) (x1906)

KLINKER H. & Co (xx1890)(**1891)(x1906), 'Piano-Handlung'

KLINKER & Co Ltd. (x1912) 'Piano-Handlung'

KLINKER Hermann & Co Ltd. (*1915)

 

13, Hamsell Street (xx1890), 113, Oxford Street, W. (xx1890), 16-17, Fore Street, E.C. (**1891), 15-16-17, Fore Street, E.C. (x1906)(x1912)(*1915), 30, Wigmore Street, W. (x1912), London
KLITE Charles John  

'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1891

 

26, Hanway Street, Oxford Street, W. (y1891), London
KLITZ A. E.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906-26

'Piano-Handlung' (x1906) ------- 'Piano- u. Orgel-Handlung' (x1912)(x1926)

 

77, St. Giles Square (x1906), 77, St. Giles Street (x1912)(x1926), Northampton
KLITZ H. J.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1890-1926 [since 1877 (xx1890)(x1906)(x1912)(x1926)]

'Piano- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (xx1890)(x1906) ------- 'Piano-, Orgel- u. Musikinstr.-Händler, u. -Stimmer' (x1912)(x1926)

 

[54], Bedford Place (xx1890)(x1906)(x1912), 56, Bedford Place (x1926), Southampton
KLITZ John Henry  

LONDON - "Mr. C. J. Klitz, Hanway street, has on view, at 3.643, a cottage case in dark rosewood. The front panel is filled in with painted satin. The legs, consisting each of four small clustered shafts with one capital above, are not very satisfactory in effect. There is another case decorated with good Italian ornament in marquetry." The Furniture Gazette, 01/07/1885, p. 310-311

 

 

  Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1862-1915 [since 1825 (xx1890)(x1906)(x1912)]

KLITZ John Henry (*1862), 'Pianoforte tuner & Manufacturer'

KLITZ Charles John (*1862)(**1884)(**1885)(xx1890)(**1891)(*1893)(**1895)(x1906)(y1907)(x1912)(*1914)(y1914)(*1915)

'Piano-Handlung' (xx1890)(x1906)(x1912) - Reparateur von Spinetts' (x1906) - 'Auch Reparateur u. Taxator' (x1912)

 Exhibitors list London, 1885

26, Hanway Street, Oxford Street, Rathbone Place, W.C. (*1862)(**1884)(**1885)(xx1890)(**1891)(*1893)(**1895)(x1906)(y1907)(x1912)(*1914)(y1914)(*1915), London
KLITZ R. & Son  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906-26 [since 1784 (xx1890)(x1906)(x1912)]

Lymington

'Musikal.- u. Pianohandlung' (xx1890) ------- 'Musikal.-, Piano- u. Musikwaren-Handlung' (x1906) ------- 'Musikal.-, Piano-, Orgel- u. Musikw.-Handlung' (x1912) ------- 'Musikal.- u. Pianohandlung' (x1926)

Swanage

'Musikal.-, Musikinstr.- u. Saiten-Handlung' (x1912)

1912 - Owner : H. P. KLITZ (x1912)

 

High Street (xx1890), 36, Fennel Street (x1906), 88, High Street (x1912)(x1926), Lymington

High Street (x1912), Swanage

KNAGGS J.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1912-26

'Piano-, Musikinstr.- u. Saiten-Handlung' (x1912)(x1926)

 

24, Zetland Road (x1912)(x1926), Loftus
KNAGGS Stephen Landé
| Laudé
'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1884-1909 [since 1882]

'Pianofabrik' (xx1890)

 

3, Park Street, Islington, N. (**1884), Works : Park Street, Islington, N. (**1884), 17a, Park Street, Islington, N. (**1882)(xx1890)(**1891)(y1891)(*1895)(**1895)(*1897)(*1899)(*1903)(*1906)(*1907)(*1909), London

 

KNAPP R. C. Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1926

'Piano-Handlung' (x1926)

27, Highmoor Road (x1926), Reading
KNAPTON & Co  

'Pianoforte-makers' ca. 1906-12 [since 1896 (x1906)(x1912)]

KNAPTON & Co (x1906)

'Piano-Fabrik' or 'Piano-Manufacturer' (x1906)(x1912)

KNAPTON Harry (y1907)

 

94, Chaplin Road, Willesden Green, N.W. (x1906)(y1907)(x1912), London
KNAPTON O. Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1912

'Piano-Handlung' (x1912)

13, Grantham Place (x1912), Great Horton Road (x1912), Bradford
KNAUSS & Sons 'Pianoforte-makers' ca. 1891 103, New Bond Street, W. (**1891)(y1891), London
KNIELING Johannes 'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1862 34, Upper Belgrave Place, S.W. (*1862), London
KNIFTON P.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1912-26

Sutton Coldfield

'Fabrikat. von Pedalen, sowie Piano-, Orgel- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1912)

West Bromwich

KNIFTON P. & Son (x1912)

'Fabrik von [Piano-]-Pedalen, auch Piano-, Orgel- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1912)(x1926)

 

 

Stanley House, Upper Clifton Road (x1912), Sutton Coldfield

Barrow Street (x1926), West Bromwich

 

KNIGHT Alfred

 

BRAND

'Pianoforte-brand' since 1990 made by STROUD PIANO Co

And since 1993 made by WHELPDALE, MAXWELL & CODD.

 

 

 

'Pianoforte-maker' since 1936

Made already 64930 pianos in 1980 (¹)

 

Loughton, Essex

Woodchester, Stroud

KNIGHT Brothers Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1912

'Piano-Handlung' (x1912)

6, Caldecott Road, Denmark Hill, S.E. (x1912), London
KNIGHT D.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1890-1926 [since 1863 (xx1890)(x1906)(x1912)(x1926)]

'Musikal.- u. Piano-Handlung' (xx1890)(x1906) ------- 'Musikal.-, Piano- u. Orgel-Handlung' (x1912)(x1926)

 

High Town (xx1890)(x1906)(x1912)(x1926), Nantwich
KNIGHT E. W. J.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906-26 [since 1849 (x1906)(x1912)]

'Musikal.-, Piano- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1906) ------- 'Musikal.-, Piano- u. Orgel-Handlung' (x1912) ------- 'Musikal.- u. Piano-Händler' (x1926)

 

147-149, High Street (x1906), 147, High Street (x1912), 97, High Street (x1926), Ventnor, Isle of Wight
KNIGHT & Sons Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1926; (x1926)

'Piano-Handlung' (x1926)

Rushden
KNIGHT W. H.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906-12

'Cottage-Orgelbauer, Piano- u. Musikinstr.-Händler' (x1906) ------- 'Harmoniumbauer, sowie Piano- u. Musikinstr.-Händler' (x1912) ------- 'Orgelbauer, sowie Piano- u. Musikinstr.-Händler' (x1926)

KNIGHT W. H. & Son (x1912)(x1926)

 

Bishop's Hall (x1906), 145, East Reach (x1912)(x1926), Corporation Street (x1912)(x1926), Taunton
KNOLL Charles Louis
| KNÖLL

LONDON - "3419 Knoll, C. A Co. 187, Tottenham-ct.rd. W. — Grand and other pianofortes." International exhibition, 1862 : Official catalogue of the industrial department, 1862, p. 54

LONDON - "Mr. Knoll showed a handsomely inlaid Oblique Piano, with the peculiarity of the strings being at the back of the instrument, and the hammers also striking at the back. This is accomplished by an ingenious system of levers, something similar to that employed by organ-builders, where the keys are at a distance from the instrument. With this plan properly carried out, it would be quite possible for a performer to play in one room while the piano is in another." The International exhibition. The industry, science, & art of the age, 1862, p. 150

LONDON - "Messrs. KNOLL and Co. (3419) exhibit several uprights. One in a handsome inlaid case, on a singularly complicated principle, with the strings and striking action at the back. They are awarded Honourable Mention for power of tone." Reports by the Juries on the subjects in the thirty-six classes into which ..., 1862, p. 148

LONDON - "Mr. Knoll exhibits a walnut cottage and walnut oblique pianoforte likewise a handsomely inlaid walnut oblique piano, with the peculiarity of the strings being at the back of the instrument, and the hammers also striking at the back. This is accomplished by an ingenious system of levers, something similar to that employed by organ-builders where the keys are at a distance from the instrument. The touch of Mr. Knoll's piano is, under the circumstances, remarkably good; and, with this plan properly carried out, it would be quite possible for a performer to play in one room while the piano is in another. Messrs. Challen and Son exhibit a very handsome marqueterie oblique excellent tone and workmanship." The Illustrated London News, 14/06/1862, p. 616

Patent of 1862 : "Knoll. 26th February 1862. - 526. Charles Louis KNOLL, of 187, Tottenham Court Road, in the County of Middlesex, for an invention for Improvements in piano-fortes. Letters Patent sealed." Chronological and Descriptive Index of Patents Applied for and Patents, 1863, p. 38 - or - "Feb. 26, 1862. - C. L. KNOLL. Connecting-rods from the keyboard to cause the action to strike upon strings at the back of the instrument." The History of the Pianoforte: With an Account of the Theory of Sound and ..., Edgar Brinsmead, 1889, p. 215

 

'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1862-72 [since 1852 (**1860)]

KNOLL C[harles] A. & Co (*1862)(x1862)

KNOLL Charles Louis (**1863)

KNOLL C. (xx1872), 'Manufacturer to the Royal Family of Orleans and the Princess Joinville; honourable mention for power of tone'

"KNOLL & CO., PIANOFORTE MANUFACTURERS, 187, Tottenham Court-road, London, beg to call the attention of Nobility, Gentry, Professors. Sec, to their
THREE UNISON OBLIQUE PIANOFORTE
, Compass. 7 octaves, which is admitted to be equal to Three Unison Horizontal Grand, and more powerful and brillianttoned than any Cottage or Boudoir Pianoforte offered to the Public. It is built with iron bars, metallic plate, superior double action, and improved soft pedal, which avoids the shifting of the action, so that the tone, although soft, is not feeb'e. These instruments are of elegant construction, and are silked and fluted behind, and so finished that they may be placed in the centre or in any part of the drawing-room.
TWO UNISON OBLIQUE PIANOFORTE. Compass. 6 7/8 octaves, of the same construction, and with the same action as the above.
SEVEN OCTAVE COTTAGE PIANOFORTE, With double action and improved soft pedal. Ditto, 6 7/8 octaves.
PICCOLO PIANOFORTES, Compass, 7 and 6 7/8 octaves, with C. Knoll's newly-invented double action and improved soft pedal. As to the quality of the material and workmanship of this Pianoforte, C. Knoll begs to refer to his long pFactical experience, acquired during a period of twenty years in the first and best Manufactories, as Foreman, Finisher, and Regulator; also to his having Finished the Grand Pianoforte exhibited by Messrs. Erabd at the Great Exhibition in 1851; and prepared all the Models of Actions submitted by Messrs. Erard to the examination of the Jurors on that occasion, as well as superintended all the important branches in the manufacturing of their instruments. — Established 1852." The Musical Times, Volume 9, 01/02/1860, p. 198

Exhibitors List London, 1862

187, Tottenham Court, Road W. (**1860)(*1862)(x1862)(**1863), 42, Albert Street, Regent's Park, N.W. (xx1872), London
KNOTT Henry  

'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1862-93 [since 1849 (xx1890)]

KNOTT H[enry] (*1862)(**1870)

KNOTT H[enry] & Son (**1882)(**1884)(xx1890)

'Pianohandlung' (xx1890)

KNOTT & Son (*1893)

 

8, Richard Street, Liverpool Road, N. (*1862), 111, Pentonville Road, N. (**1870)(**1882)(**1884)(xx1890)(*1893), London
KNOTT J. C.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1890-1926 [since 1860 (xx1890) or since 1855 (x1906)(x1912)(x1926)]

KNOTT J. C. (xx1890)

'Musikal.-, Piano-, Harmonium- u. Instr.-Handlung' (xx1890) ------- 'Musikal.- u. Piano-Handlung' (x1906) ------- 'Musikal.-, Piano-, Orgel-, Musikinstr.- u. Saiten-Handlung' (x1912)(x1926)

KNOTT & Son (x1906)(x1912)(x1926)

 

21, Castle Street (xx1890), 101, Witton Street (x1906), Crown Street (x1912)(x1926), Northwich
KNOTT J. & Son  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1912 [since 1848 (x1912)]

'Musikal.-, Piano-, Orgel- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1912)

 

4, Bank Street (x1912), Newton Abbot
KNOWLES John  

Patent of 1858 : "2819. Robert Lloyd Burrowes and John Knowles [Junior, of the same place, Mine Surveyor], of St. Helen's, Lancashire, for the construction of pianofortes and organs. — Dated December 9, 1858." The Repertory of patent inventions, 1859, p. 78 and read more : Mechanic's Magazine, 29/07/1859, p. 77

 

'Mine Surveyor' ca. 1858 St. Helen's, Lancashire
KNOWLES William  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906-12

'Musikal.- u. Piano-Handlung' (x1906)

KNOWLES William & Son (x1912), 'Musikal.-, Piano- u. Orgel-Handlung'

 

Smedley Street, Matlock Bank (x1906)(x1912), Matlock Bath
KNOWLES W. H.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1890-1912 [since 1864 (x1906)(x1912)]

'Musikal.-, Piano- u. [Musik]instr.-Handlung' (xx1890)(x1906) ------- 'Musikal.-, Piano-, Orgel- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1912)

 

Market Place (xx1890)(x1906)(x1912), Denton, near Manchester
KNOWLES W. H.  

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1926

Piano- u. Kunstspiel-Apparate-Handlung' (x1926)

 

120, Park Road (x1926), Great-Harwood
KOHLER Elizabeth  

'Musical Instrument Maker' ca. 1808-18

PERCIVAL & KOHLER (**1818), see also PERCIVAL

 

89, St. James's Street (*1808)(*1818), London
KOLLMAN Georges Augustus
| COLLMAN

 

"G. A. KOLLMANN'S NEW PATENT PIANOFORTES.
THE novel features which characterize Mr. G. Kollmann's Horizontal Grand, Horizontal Square, Upright Grand, and Upright Semigrand PianoFortes, consist not merely in Improvements of One, or several of the various parts of which the Instrument is composed, while the Principles according to which it has hitherto been formed are retained, but in the application of superior Principles of such a nature, that these Pianofortes receive a new and improved construction in all their departments, obtaining by simple means the best results, namely in — Quality And Quantity Op Tone —Standing In Tune — Facility of Tuning — Good Touch — External Form — And General Durability.
The new qualities of the Horizontal Grand Pianoforte, may be briefly described as follows : —
1. The Hammers and Mechanism are placed Above the String, so that the Hammers Strike Down on the Strings Towards the Bridge and Soundboard. It is by this mode of action alone, that tone of the finest quality and greatest power is produced. In the usual Grand Pianofortes the Mechanism is placed Under the Strings, and the Hammers strike them Upwards, Away from the Bridge and Soundboard.
2. The Stringing and Soundboard have qualities by which the Quantity of tone in the Instrument is increased.
3. The entire Plan of Tuning is New, and rendered a mathematical operation, regulated with Ease and Certainty, by means of Screw power. Hence the Pianoforte can be tuned with exactness and facility. It stands firm in tune, and the strings can be renewed as often as may be desirable, without the mode of fixing them being lessened in security. i. The Mechanism is Simple, and acts with the least possible friction and resistance. The results of this arrangement are : 1. A good and easy touch, enabling the performer to produce every variety of expression and execution with facility — 2. Durability of the action's original state. 3. New features of Outline of the Pianoforte, by which it is rendered more Convenient and Elegant. The four Classes, of Mr. Kollmann's new Pianofortes, possess the qualities of the Horizontal Grand, therefore, although varying in form and dimensions, they all have the Grand Pianoforte Tone.
The above Pianofortes are to be seen at No. 21, Old Bond Street.
Class.

1. Horizontal Grand Pianoforte, of 6 ½ Octaves, in Rosewood, with massive Ornaments and feet of new design, &c. carved in solid Rosewood.
2. The above Pianoforte in every respect, but of Mahogany.
3. Ditto Rosewood without extra ornament.
4. Ditto Mahogany.
5. Horizontal Square Pianoforte of 6 ½ Octaves, three strings to each note, in Rosewood Case, ornamented, and with solid Rosewood feet, lyre, &c. The same Mechanism as in the Grand Pianoforte.
6. Ditto in Rosewood, Plainer.
7. Ditto in Mahogany.
8. Ditto Ditto with two strings to each note.
9. Upright Grand Pianoforte, 6 ½ Octaves, in every point the same as No. 1, in Rosewood. The elevation ot new design, with massive feet and ornaments of solid Rosewood.
10. Ditto in Rosewood, without ornaments.
11. Ditto in Mahogany.
12. Upright Semigrand Pianoforte, 6 ½ Octaves, in Rosewood, with solid plinths and feet, three strings to each note, and the same mechanism as in the Grand Pianoforte.
13. Ditto Ditto in Mahogany with two strings to each note."
The Musical World a weekly record of Musical Science, Literature, and ..., 1838, p. 296

 

 

'Piano Forte Maker' ca. 1838-43

1840 - Bankrupt on 28 february 1840, The Bankrupt Directory: Being a Complete Register of All the Bankrupts, with ..., George Elwick, 1843, p. 245 - "Kollmann, George Augustus, Saint Martin's Lane, Piano Forte Maker. Johnson, Off. Ass.; Martineau & Co., Carey Street. Feb. 28." The Legal Observer, Or, Journal of Jurisprudence, 28/02/1840, p. 447

Patent of 1825 : "G. A. Collman, of the Friary, St. James's palace ; for improvements in the mechanism and general construction of piano fortes. - Feb. 1825." Annual Register, Volume 67, Edmund Burke, 1826, p. 270 - more information : Newton's London Journal of Arts and Sciences, Volume 12, 1826, p. 139 - "Feb, 6, 1825. — G. A. KOLLMAN. Down-striking grand-action and larger sounding-board." The History of the Pianoforte, Edgar Brinsmead, 1879, p. 203 (archive.org)

Patent of 1839 : "To George Augustus Kollman, of the Friary, St. James's Palace, in the county of Middlesex, professor of music, in pursuance of a report of the Judicial Committee of her Majesty's Privy Council, of an extension of former Letters Patent for the term of seven years, from the 26th February, inst., for his invention of certain improvements in the mechanism and general construction of pianofortes. - Sealed 23d February." The London Journal of Arts and Sciences, and Repertory of Patent ..., 1839, p. 65 - and - The London Gazette, 20/03/1840, p. 710

 


(continuation)

"Mr. G. Kollman's Pianofortes. — The first Pianoforte was a simple instrument, the happy improvement on the harpsichord which suggested itself to the fertile mind of Gottlieb Schroeder rather more than a century ago. Many improvements have since been effected, for some of which, performers have been indebted to scientific men in no wise connected with the profession; thus the covering the base strings with wire, we owe to the suggestion of a literary gentleman attached to the British Museum; and we doubt not that pianists are equally indebted in a similar way for many other valuable additions to the mechanism of this delightful instrument. The imperfection of the pianoforte exists in the fact, that its strings are not immediately acted on by the finger, or in other words, the mechanism attached to the ivory note is but inadequately adapted to obey the every varying and delicate impulses which agitate the mind of a finished performer and well educated musician. Much however has been effected; and much more appears to be attempting, a result which may probably be ascribed in some measure to the visits of the wonder-working professors of the new school of pianoforte composition — Thalberg and Doehler. The music now written for the instrument, demands great power of tone — and of that quality which will travel through a large and crowded room; a simultaneous grasp of distant intervals, and a rapid enunciation of each note. Mr. Kollman, by his invention, professes to have added improvements in regard to each of these attributes. He states that he has gained the finest quality, and the great power of tone by certain peculiarities in the sound boardssion, and affording the utmost scope to a facile execution. By a novel arrangemant of the screws, Mr. Kollman reports himself to have arrived at a purer intonation, and this attained by the simplest means. On Monday a numerous audience assembled in the Hanover Square Kooms to witness an exhibition of the advantages which these instruments are understood to possess. Mr- Kollman performed on the occasion a sonata of his own composition, a concerto and grand trio by Beethoven, and (with Miss Hippon) the adagio and finale in Hummel's duet in A flat. He was assisted by Mrs. Bishop, Miss Birch, and Miss F. Woodham, vocalists; by Messrs. Blagrove, Hauseman, and others, instrumentalists. We shall inspect and try for ourselves Mr. Kollman's inventions; and shall then announce our opinion of their merits. At present, it will be seen, we entirely withhold any expression either of approbation or the contrary." The Musical World a weekly record of Musical Science, Literature, and ..., 1838, p. 137

 

21, Old Bond Street (*1838), Friary, St. James's Place (*1826)(*1839), 67, St. Martin's Lane (xx1840)(**1841)(*1843), London
KÖNINGSBERG W. & Co
| KONIGSBERG
 

Pianoforte-makers and/or pianoforte dealers ca. 1890 [since 1882 (xx1890)]

KÖNINGSBERG W. & Co (xx1890), 'Pianohandlung'

KONIGSBERG W. W. (x1912), 'Piano-Handlung' - 'Import u. Export von Musikinstrumenten'

1-2, Chiswell Street, E.C. (xx1890), 78, Cambridge Gardens, North Kensington, W. (x1912), London
KRANZ H. R. Pianoforte-makers and/or pianoforte dealers ca. 1895-1912 [since 1862 (x1906)]

'Piano-Handlung' (x1906)(x1912)

3, Lea Bridge Street, Clapton, N.E. (x1906), 29 & 5, Lea Bridge Street, Clapton, N.E. (x1912), London
KREAMER J. A. M. Pianoforte-makers and/or pianoforte dealers ca. 1912

'Piano-Handlung' (x1912)

287, Cable Street, Stepney, E. (x1912), London
K. T. S. PIANO Co Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1926

'Musikal.-, Piano- u. Sprechm.-Handlung' (x1926)

56, Market Place (x1926), Warminster
KYBERD T. Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1926

'Piano-Händler' (x1926)

88, London Road (x1926), Camberley
 

 

(z1791): 'The Universal British Directory: Of Trade, Commerce, and Manufacture, ...', 1791, p. 203

(**1793): 'Wakefield's Merchant and Tradesman's General Directory for London', 1793, Kirkman p. 182

(*1795): 'Supplement to the Patent London Directory', 1795, Kirkman p. 34

(*1808): 'Post Office Annual Directory', 1808, p. 172 (Specialcollections.le.ac.uk)

(*1816): 'The Post office London directory', 1816, p. 194 (babel.hathitrust.org)

(*1817): 'The Post office London directory', 1817, p. (Kirkman) 192 (babel.hathitrust.org)

(*1818): 'Johnstone's London Commercial Guide, and Street Directory; on a New and More ...', 1818, p. 118+428

(**1818): 'The Poll Book, for Electing Two Representatives in Parliament for the City and Liberty of Westminster', 1818

(*1820): 'The Post Office London directory', 1820, p. 205 (babel.hathitrust.org)

(**1822): 'History, Directory & Gazetteer, of the County of York: With Select Lists of ...', 1822, p. 34+63

(*1823): 'Kent's Original London Directory', 1823

(x1825): 'Pigot & Co.'s new commercial directory of Scotland for 1825', p. 907-908 (digital.nls.uk)

(*1826): 'Annual Register', Volume 67, Edmund Burke, 1826, p. 270

(*1830): 'The Harmonicon', Volumes 4-10, William Ayrton, 09/1830, p. 279

(**1830): 'The London Literary Gazette and Journal of Belles Lettres, Arts, Sciences, Etc.', 03/07/1830, p. 438

(*1831): 'The Harmonicon', 05/1831, p. 311

(*1836): 'The Musical world', 08/04/1836, p. 132

(*1837): 'Pigot and co.'s national commercial directory of the whole of Scotland', 1837, Aberdeen p. 186, Edinburgh p. 98, Liverpool p. 78, Leeds p. 54

(*1838): 'The Musical World a weekly record of Musical Science, Literature, and ...', 1838, p. 296

(*1839): 'The London Journal of Arts and Sciences, and Repertory of Patent ...', 1839, p. 65

(xx1840): 'The London Gazette', 20/03/1840, p. 710

(**1841): 'Post Office London Directory', 1841, p. 807

(*1842): 'The Musical World', Volume 17, 1842, p. 216

(x1842): 'Robson's London Directory', 1842, p. 1598 -1599 (archive.org)

(*1843): 'The Post Office London Directory', 1843

(**1843): 'The Bankrupt Directory: Being a Complete Register of All the Bankrupts, with ...', George Elwick, 1843, p. 245

(***1843): 'The London Journal of Arts and Sciences, and Repertory of Patent Inventions', 1843, p. 77

(y1846): 'Slater's National Commercial Directory of Ireland; Including in Addition to ...', 1846, Manchester p. 38, Liverpool p. 24, Leeds p. 75, Birmingham p. 27, Bristol p. 14

(*1847): 'The Post Office London Directory', 1847, p. 1308

(**1847): 'The Musical World', Volume 22, 1847, p. 675

(x1849): 'The Musical Time's, 01/05/1849, p. 65

(*1851): 'The London Gazette', 06/05/1851, p. 1204

(**1851): 'Official description and illustrated catalogue of the Great exhibition 1851', p. 464

(**1852): 'Post Office London Directory', 1852 (specialcollections.le.ac.uk)

(*1853): 'Catalogue of the Great Industrial Exhibition, in connection with the Royal Dublin Society', 1853, p. 61

(xx1855): 'Post Office Directory of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire', 1855, p. 188

(*1857): 'The Mechanics' Magazine', 1857, p. 261

(*1858): 'Annuaire-almanach du commerce, de l'industrie, de la magistrature et de l'administration : ou almanach des 500.000 adresses de Paris, des départements et des pays étrangers : Firmin Didot et Bottin réunis', 1858, p. 2249

(*1860): 'The pianoforte, its origin, progress, and construction', Edward F. Rimbault, 1860, p. 155

(**1860): 'The Musical Times', Volume 9, 01/02/1860, p. 198

(*1861): 'Chronological and Descriptive Index of Patents Applied for and Patents', 1861, p. 153

(*1862): 'The Post Office London Directory', 1862, p. 1676-1677

(x1862): 'International exhibition, 1862 : Official catalogue of the industrial department', 1862, p. 54

(**1863): 'Chronological and Descriptive Index of Patents Applied for and Patents', 1863, p. 38+150

(*1865): 'The illustrated record and descriptive catalogue of the Dublin international exhibition', 1865, p. 241

(**1865): 'Chronological index of patents applied for and patents', 1865, p. 65

(*1867): 'The Musical Times', Volume 12, 01/01/1867, p. 443

(***1868): 'Allen's West London Street Directory, 1868, by Samuel Allen (gutenberg.jump&read)

(**1870): 'The 'Handbook' to the manufacturers & exporters of Great Britain', 1870, p. 367

(*1872): 'Journal of the Society of Arts', Volume 20, 1872, p. 889

(xx1872): 'The international guide to British and foreign merchants and manufacturers ...', 1872, London p. 382-384

(**1873): 'The British section at the Vienna Universal Exhibition, 1873 : Fine Art Galleries, Industrial, Agricultural and Machinery Halls, and park : official catalogue, with plans and illustrations', 1873, p. 113 (archive.org)

(*1874): 'The Woburn Directory', 1874

(**1874): 'Post Office Directory of Middlesex', 1874, p. 501 (specialcollections.le.ac.uk)

(*1875): 'The Musical Times', 01/05/1875, p. 67

(y1879): 'Music Trades Review', 15/07/1879, p. 24

(**1880): 'The Commercial directory of Liverpool, and shipping guide', 1880, Aberdeen p. 808, Armagh p. 844, Belfast p. 837, Halifax p. 975, Huddersfield p. 982, Liverpool p. 333-334, London p. 473, Manchester p. 436

(y1881): 'Post Office Directory of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire', 1881, Nottinghamshire p. 426, Derby p. 1262

(**1882): 'Post Office London Directory', 1882, p. 412 (specialcollections.le.ac.uk)

(**1884): 'Business Directory of London', 1884, p. 618-619 (specialcollections.le.ac.uk)

(**1885): 'The Furniture Gazette', 01/07/1885, p. 309-311

(**1890): 'The Musical Times and Singing-class Circular', 1890, p. 554

(xx1890): 'Weltadressbuch der gesammten Musikinstrumenten-Industrie', 1890, Atherton p. 151, Bedlington p. 153, Beeston p. 153, Burnley p. 159, Denton p. 163, Horsham p. 170, Leighton Buzzard p. 174, London PF p. 176-177 & London PD p. 178-182, Lymington p. 190, Manchester p. 191-192, Margate p. 192, Nantwich p. 193, Northampton p. 194, Northwich p. 195, Nottingham p. 195, Oswestry p. 196, Redruth p. 198, Southampton p. 201, Warminster p. 206 (digital.slub-dresden.de)

(**1891): 'Post Office London Trades Directory', 1891, p. 480-481 (specialcollections.le.ac.uk)

(x1891): 'The Edinburgh Gazette', 14/07/1891, p. 761

(y1891): 'Kelly's Post Office London Directory', 1891

(*1893): 'Annuaire des artistes et de l'enseignement dramatique et musical', 1893, p. 656-664 (gallica.bnf.fr)

(*1895): 'Annuaire des artistes et de l'enseignement dramatique et musical', 1895, p. 717-718 (gallica.bnf.fr)

(**1895): 'Post Office London Directory, 1895, p. 2038-2039 (specialcollections.le.ac.uk)

(*1897): 'Annuaire des artistes et de l'enseignement dramatique et musical', 1897, p. 834-841 (gallica.bnf.fr)

 

 

(**1901): 'Kelly's London Suburban Directory', 1901, p. 1050-1051 (specialcollections.le.ac.uk)

(*1903): 'Annuaire des artistes et de l'enseignement dramatique et musical', 1903, p. 1103-1110 (gallica.bnf.fr)

(**1904) : 'Post Office London County Suburbs Directory', 1904, p. 1129-1130 (specialcollections.le.ac.uk)

(*1906): 'Annuaire des artistes et de l'enseignement dramatique', 1906, p. 1091-1100 (gallica.bnf.fr)

(x1906): 'Weltadressbuch der gesammten Musikinstrumenten-Industrie', 1906,  Bedlington p. 377, Beeston p. 377, Blackpool p. 381, Bristol p. 385-386, Burnley p. 386-387, Chesterfield p. 390, Cinderford p. 390, Denton p. 394, Faversham p. 400, Horsham p. 408, Ipswich p. 410, Leicester p. 414, Leighston Buzzard p. 414, London PF p. 417-420 & London PD p. 423-434, Lymington p. 463, Manchester p. 464-466, Mansfield p. 466, Margate p. 466, Matlock Bath p. 466, Nantwich p. 468, Newmarket p. 469, Northampton p. 470, Northwich p. 471, Nottingham, p. 471-472, Redruth p. 477, Southampton p. 484, Taunton p. 489, Tunbridge-Wells p. 490-491, Ventnor p. 491, Worthing p. 497 (digital.sim.spk-berlin.de)

(*1907): 'Annuaire des artistes et de l'enseignement dramatique et musical', 1907, p. 1094-1104 (gallica.bnf.fr)

(y1907): 'Kelly's Directory of Merchants, Manufacturers and Shippers', 1907, p. 13-14, London p. 5-6

(*1909): 'Annuaire des artistes et de l'enseignement dramatique et musical', 1909, p. 1105-1113 (gallica.bnf.fr)

(y1909): 'Musical Opinion and Music Trade', 11/09/1909, p. 142

(*1910): 'Annuaire des artistes et de l'enseignement dramatique et musical', 1910, p. 1144-1153 (gallica.bnf.fr)

(y1911): 'Musical Opinion and Music Trade Review', Volume 35, 1911, Kent p. 140, Kastner p. 148, Kessels p. 313

(x1912): 'Welt-Adressbuch der gesamten Musikinstrumenten-Industrie', 1912, Bedlington p. 504, Beeston p. 504, Bradford p. 510-511, Bristol p. 513-514, Burnley p. 514-515, Chesterfield p. 518, Cinderford p. 519, Denton p. 522, Hampton Hill p. 535, Henley-upon-Thames p. 536, Horsham p. 538, Huddersfield p. 538-539, Leicester p. 545, Leighton Buzzard p. 546, Lincoln p. 546-647, Loftus p. 548, Lymington p. 602, Manchester p. 603-605, Mansfield p. 605, Margate p. 605, Matlock p. 605, Nantwich p. 607, Newton Abbot p. 609, Northampton p. 609-610, Northwich p. 610, Nottingham p. 610-611 Oldham p. 611-612, Redruth p. 617, Southampton p. 623, Sutton p. 627, Swanage p. 627, Taunton p. 628, Tunbridge-Wells p. 630, Ventnor p. 631, Watford p. 632, West Bromwich p. 633, Worksop p. 636, Worthing p. 637 (digital.sim.spk-berlin.de)

(*1914): 'Post Office London Directory', 1914, p. 1837-1838 (specialcollections.le.ac.uk)

(y1914): 'Kelly's manufacturers and merchants directory, including industrial services', 1914, p. 3019-3020 London p. 2356-2357 (archive.org)

(*1915): 'Post Office London Directory', 1915, p. 1796-1797 (specialcollections.le.ac.uk)

(*1916): 'Post Office London County Suburbs Directory', 1916, p. 606 (specialcollections.le.ac.uk)

(*1917): 'Post Office London County Suburbs Directory', 1917, p. 592-593 (specialcollections.le.ac.uk)

(*1918): 'Post Office London County Suburbs Directory', 1918, p. 571-572 (specialcollections.le.ac.uk)

(*1919): 'Post Office London County Suburbs Directory', 1919, p. 555 (specialcollections.le.ac.uk)

(*1921): 'The Music Trade Directory', Volume 32, 1921

(x1921): 'Kelly's Directory of Stationers, Printers, Booksellers, Publishers and ...', 1921, Liverpool p. 954-966

(x1926): 'Weltadressbuch der gesammten Musikinstrumenten-Industrie', 1926, Ashby-de-la-Zouch p. 188, Bedlington p. 192, Brighton p. 200-201, Burton-on-Trent p. 203, Camberley p. 204, Chesterfield p. 207, Gerrard's Cross p. 224, Great Harwood p. 228, Hove p. 233, Huddersfield p. 234, Isle of Wight p. 236, Leighton Buzzard p. 241, Loftus p. 245, London PF p. 246-252 & London PD p. 260-269, Lymington p. 295, Manchester p. 296-300, Mansfield p. 300, Margate p. 300, Matlock p. 301, Millom p. 302, Nantich p. 303, Newcastle-on-Tyne p. 304, Northampton p. 305-306, Northwich p. 306, Nottingham p. 307, Oldham p. 309, Reading p. 315-317, Redruth p. 317, Rushden p. 319, Shipley p. 324, Southampton p. 325, Stony Stratford p. 329, Taunton p. 331, Torquay p. 332, Warminster p. 336, West Bromwich p. 338 (digital.sim.spk-berlin.de)

(*1929): 'Musique-Adresses Universel', Volume 11, 1929

(¹): 'Histoire de piano de 1700 à 1950', Mario Pizzi, 1983

(²): 'Makers of the Piano 1700-1820' and 'Makers of the Piano 1820-1860', Martha Novak Clinkscale, 1993

(⁵) : Haydn's Dictionary of Dates: Relating to All Ages and Nations, for Universal ..., 1871, p. 299

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