Gors and kallmann upright piano in whitchurch, bristol gumtree. A superb value instrument with a soft and mellow european sound, not only will this be an excellent piano to learn and grow with, but also makes for. At 162cm in depth, this grand piano in a traditional european style cabinet would be a good alternative to a feurich 162, kawai gl30 or yamaha gc1, at great value. See more ideas about piano, piano for sale and piano restoration. List of books and articles about piano history online. Originally established in 1877 in berlin the gors and kallmann name has always been synonymous with large, traditionally styled upright pianos with a rich tonality and a characteristic deep, sonorous bass response, the kind of bass response you simply wont find in a smaller console type piano, which is why they never made one it just wouldnt be a gors and kallmann. Helaine fendelman and joe rosson have written a number of books on. List of piano brand names academic dictionaries and. Gors classified ads in musical instruments olx south. The english piano maker john broadwood 17321812 was the first to develop the present heavier, more sonorous instrument.
Anecdotal family legend is nice, but far from conclusive. If you are unable to fit in a grand piano then the next best choice is as tall an upright as possible. Please post a question on our general discussion forum. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid. May 11, 2018 we are pleased to have an original letter from bluthners of london verifying that it was originally imported by them. Gors and kallmann concerto with heritage going back to the 19th century. Gors and kallmann of berlin had a royal warrant to supply pianos to the court. The piano has been well cared for over the years and the newly french polished case is very elegant, with its oval panels and small degree of subtle decorative art nouveaustyle patterning. The square piano, with strings parallel to the keys, was the most popular domestic piano until the early19thcentury perfection, in philadelphia, of the upright piano. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction.
Some of the earlier ones pre great war are getting a bit too old now to be much good, but if it was made after about 1920 it may well be a nice piano at a good price. Art nouveau style, gors and kallmann upright piano with an inlaid, ros. Email field should not be empty please enter a valid email. John bayles started out in his profession in london in 1989. Many of these piano brand names are stencil pianos, which means that the company which owns the brand name is simply applying the name to a piano manufactured for them by another company. This book tells you everything, and i mean everything, about the history of the piano. To put this piano into the hand of an actual austrohungarian emperor, indisputable, written proof would have to exist. German brand and design, built in the far east with good quality components to a very impressive standard.
Gors and kallmann piano for sale, excellent condition. I would like to know how much the value of the r gors. If you wish to find out more about your piano one of the members of our forums may be able to help. Hoffmann bosendorfer bechstein sauter roland bluthner petrof kemble samick irmler grotrian steinweg baldwin other brands change the model advanced search engine. Beautiful upright piano manufactured between 1900 and 1910. For more information about this please search grand piano on our video channel. The piano comes with a matching duet stool, which was probably bought with the piano in the 1930s, and this has two draws for music which open as a music cabinet. Some say gors and kallmann was founded in berlin in 1877, but that date is open to some question. This is because grand piano actions have the best control and long pianos have a deeper, richer tone. Perhaps a little uneven through the registers but by no means a bad piano. Gors kallman piano serial number reference information.
Combining traditional style with modern robustness. Older gors and kallmann uprights from about 1890 to 1910 are overstrung overdampers but have a good tone. It is unusual to find a piano of this size which has such a full sonorous tone, as well as being an elegant and stylish piece of furniture. Many of the new upright pianos listed on this page are available in alternative colours and finishes so dont hesitate to enquire about the different options available on your chosen model. It is in excellent condition both internally and externally with no scratches on the highly polished finish. So, for this, i decided to search and know really what value this piano really have. Keeping our community safe covid19 safety precautions. Kaiserss u konigs berlin, above the keys and a seal that says it received an award at the worlds fair in 1909. Remove the front of the piano and the lid for the keyboard.
R gors and kallmann piano serial numbers marsnevada. Gors classified ads in musical instruments olx south africa. Gors and kallmann piano for sale enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for gors and kallmann piano for sale. Mine was fully restored with felts and hammers and looks similar to yours without the wooden inlay. The owners wilhelm robert theodor gors and friedrich august heinrich kallmann were. To claim your trade secrets of piano buying guide simply. Books which give number dates are known as piano atlases after the. It is of a similar size to the popular yamaha u1, kawai k300 and feurich 122. Those made from about 1910 to 1930 are underdampers see piano makes page. Jan 31, 2019 i inherited this antique upright piano marked r.
Candelabra and music desk listed 190907 sold view more pianos in the new piano market. Mar 03, 2016 this german baby grand piano dates from the 1920s. If you are interested in this gors kallmann upright piano, give us a call on 01 244 8344 and ask for steven leeming who will be happy to discuss your requirements. This gors and kallmann upright piano was bought new about 20 years ago. You may find the manufacture date and its full service history written in pencil on the side of the key. Gors and kallmann grand pianos gors and kallmann upright pianos.
This article is a list of piano brand names from all over the world. Sorry if this is disappointing news but i hope you understand why i have to price it this way. But the same company made many more pianos for everyday use by everyday people. In a mahogany case raised on elegantly detailed tapered legs, this piano is just over 5 long so will fit into many rooms. Many of these piano brand names are stencil pianos, which means that the company which owns the brand name is simply applying the name to a piano manufactured for them by another company, and that the same or very similar pianos are sold. Free acoustic piano delivery this piano is delivered free of charge to england and wales addresses where access is simple ie no steps, stairs or other obstacles which may require additional lifting equipment or manpower. This is one of the best german pianos weve restored. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. As pianos they are not consistent in sound but in my experience very decent pianos.
Mar 17, 2019 by helaine fendelman and joe rosson tribune news service dear helaine and joe. On the gors and kallman website, it sounds supiciously like a china make. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other. To find out a wealth of information on your gors and kallmann why not purchase a copy of the world renowned pierce piano. Some modern pianos post 1990 made in the far east also have the gors and kallmann name. We are pleased to have an original letter from bluthners of london verifying that it was originally imported by them. It comes with a matching stool, ideal for holding music books. Some of the earlier ones pre great war are getting a bit too old now to be much good, but if it was made after about 1920 it may well be a. Port elizabeth, port elizabeth and nelson mandela bay. Page updated april 2020 because of my age, i am at high risk with covid19, so we are selfisolating, and in a small village with no facilities, and poor phone signal, we are highly dependent upon the internet, and our phones wont work properly without wi. A book which aims at an explanation of the piano as we know it today. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. Those made from about 1910 to 1930 are underdampers see piano makes page for explanation and can be exceptional.
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