***Magnificent Edwardian upright piano*** Read about the fascinating history of this company: /online-museum/brinsmead-john/ Please view the pics carefully to appreciate this magnificent instrument and to confirm the current condition. The piano does need to be serviced and tuned (some keys do not work), but aesthetically, it is in good condition (there are some scuffs). The piano measures 142cm long x 65cm wide x 123cm high. This is truly a fine example of an antique piano and it has been well looked after. John Brinsmead & Sons were one of the leading manufacturers of pianos in this era. The serial number on the piano confirms it was made between 19. The piano has a "fold-out" sheet music rack and is on its original castors. This magnificent antique Edwardian "John Brinsmead & Sons" upright piano is in good aesthetic condition for its age. Or should we just keep the Kessels because the Brinsmead is not worth the money it would cost to restore it.***Interest-free payment terms available*** So essentially my question is this: is the old Brinsmead worth restoring? Considering it might cost a bit and we know nothing about pianos to contest an enormous bill. The Brinsmead sounds better, and has a bit of family history to it, but the Kessler can be tuned to concert pitch and doesn't need restoring. We now only want one piano, but are unsure which to keep. This is on the far right hand side of the keyboard. It may not be 'Hopper' its in a very gothic font and difficult to make out. The only information I can find on the piano is a name and address: Dobson-Hopper Ltd, 438 Coventry Road, Birmingham. According to the piano tuner (about 10 years ago) the old Brinsmead did not fit the bill, so we bought a second piano from a friend- a Kessels. When I was learning to play, my teacher told me I had to have a piano that was tuned to concert pitch and was 'overstrung'. It's fairly scruffy, a few chipped keys and looks like a flower pot has overflowed on the top. This I assume to be a serial number or something similar, it is on both front panels, a piece of internal woodwork and the side of a piece of edging. I have no idea of value or age, but have recently found the same number carved into the piano in four places-55242. We've had an old upright Brinsmead piano sitting in our junk room for many years, and it was given to me by my aunt. I am not looking for a monetary valuation, rather advice on a potential investment. I am a new member to this board and was looking for a bit of advice.
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