On the medal components on the inside it says sterling co. Made by winter for the grinnell retail stores, and there were many. I have an upright piano made by grinnell brothers serial number 5583912 found on wood interior. Discover your pianos age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. You can look up a free piano serial number history search from this page see list of. Pianomarts extensive inventory includes literally hundreds of new and secondhand pianos crafted by piano makers large and small, from a.
The grinnell brothers music building is a reminder of the companys history that is somewhat similar to the city it is located within. The antique piano shop is restoring parts of our musical. Jan 15, 2014 i have an upright player piano, grinnell bros. It was listed on the national register of historic places in 1984. Antique, steinway upright piano for sale with a rosewood case. View of several men in store showroom with grand piano. Appears to include all original parts, includes a number of duoart player piano rolls. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal, piano. She was a member of the fenton united methodist church.
The performance, which will feature associate professor of music eugene gaub, is free and open to the public. Louis kamper, the german architect who brought you the book cadillac, the book tower, broderick tower and the hecker house. Grinnell brothers antique cabinet upright upright piano, music. List of books and articles about piano history online. This handome grave is the final resting place of clayton grinnell, who formed one half along with his brother ira of the grinnell brothers company. The instrument, the music, the musicians from mozart to modern jazz and everything in between by stuart isacoff isbn. Albert avery grinnell was part of the piano manufacturing grinnell brothers family, although the founding grinnell brothers ira and clayton preceded him by a few generations. The instrument, the music, the musicians from mozart to modern jazz and everything in between at a seemingly odd place well in the middle of the story. This is the answer and the only free publication to provide this information in the piano industry. The english piano maker john broadwood 17321812 was the first to develop the present heavier, more sonorous instrument.
Upright pianos with 88 keys and 3 pedals for sale in stock. It was listed on the national register of historic places in 1984 history. If you cant locate it here, look inside to the far left or far right as some. Grinnell brothersgrand and baby grand pianos sweeney piano. The antique piano shop is restoring parts of our musical heritage with. Currently, holly is the home of bars leak, delta tube, phyle industries, and universal data. The rich history of the petrof trademark began in 1864 with the firms founder. My late mother played for years, from the early twenties and into the nineties. Your pianos age is one of the most significant factors in determining your pianos value. Jan 08, 2017 she married charles paul jones on january 30, 1984 in fenton and he preceded her in death on february, 20. Grinnell was originally established in 1882 as an organ manufacturer under the name of grinnell brothers. Jan 01, 2011 a celebration of the piano pianist and author stuart isacoff begins his new book, a natural history of the piano.
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. A celebration of the piano pianist and author stuart isacoff begins his new book, a natural history of the piano. Piano buyer is the definitive guide for buying a new piano. Almost all of them include the serial number on the plate in a small window near the tuning pins. This history takes us back to the piano s humble genesis. As the boom time for michigan lumber decreased, other businesses took their place. So i recommend this to any one who wants to understand this thing we all do. Each piano is manufactured with a unique serial number that is recorded for future reference of not only when it was made but also where. Grinnells president, jack wainger, felt confident about his business telling the detroit free press that, downtown detroit is coming back as a place to shop. As an amazon associate i earn from any qualifying purchases made via these links.
Im just getting to it you know how that is and wondered about the brand. The age of your piano is determined by the serial number. These instruments were really a rectangular box and were often very ornate, however, they were poor musical instruments even when they were new and most piano tuners refuse to even attempt to work on them. Discontinued 1960 at 58890 if yours is a modern piano and your number is right,it then makes it a stencil. Grinnell brothers produced pianos, organs and other music related items like sheet music. They continued to produce pianos in their us factory until 1961. This article is a list of piano brand names from all over the world. Chickering pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike.
Pianomart offers an impressive selection of used and secondhand pianos for sale. They had their own house brand of piano that im sure was a stencil made by another maker. A modern legacy exhibition, which runs through dec. Over the years, grinnells went from selling parlor organs to grand pianos to spinets. A little known historical fact is that an albrecht piano was located in. If you insist on buying a square piano, you should look at it strictly as a piece of furniture. If you are buying or selling an upright or grand piano, discover the prices of new pianos or current resale market value of used pianos, any brand, right now. The history of the piano by elda dellinger nook book ebook. Just as a matter of interest to any history buffs, the grinnell concern opened a number of music stores in the early sixties in the thennew shopping. Grinnell brothers music building detroit localwiki. After an illustrated discussion of piano structure that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos, the book gives careful advice for purchasing a new or used piano. One page has barely visible prices writtern in pencil that have been mostly erased. The grinnell brothers ended up selling the business in 1955, but it was still known as the largest piano retailer in the 1960s. They moved the company to ypsilanti in 1882, and started manufacturing their.
The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Clicking on the number will take you to a systems page which may have a short description of that action along with pictures or drawings if available. In 1994, 15 years after grinnell s closed, a new firm, grinnell bros. 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. Whether youre looking for a grand piano for chamber music recitals or jazz concert performances, or an upright piano for a school or home setting, we have literally hundreds of options for you to peruse. How much is my piano worth age and manufacturer are obviously important factors to be considered in appraising an instrument. I am trying to determine the age of my piano by using the. This book tells you everything, and i mean everything, about the history of the piano.
My girlfriends parents bought her this 1964 or 1965 grinnell bros spinet piano when she was about 12. Wurlitzer was the grinnell brothers biggest competition, but even with a competitor their business continued to expand with over 40 stores in the united states and ontario, hence the need for 3 different factories. This list also includes names of old instruments which are no longer in production. Detroit, not sure of the year but 4227 is on a tag inside. The piano business was a hit and before long, the company had outgrown.
Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. In l872 ira grinnell founded his piano firm in ann arbor. Upright pianos with 88 keys and 3 pedals for sale in. Aeolian weber duoart grand player piano grinnell mar 23. They produced a solid piano that was of average quality. Pianos were manufactured in windsor until the mid 1940s.
Photograph courtesy of the detroit historical society. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle. An unusually wellbuilt and thoroughly reliable instrument which carries the guarantee of both grinnell bros.
There are times when your piano or number is not listed. The company was at a high and bought the sanders building located next door in 1963. The company was headquarted in detroit, michigan and had its piano factory in holly, michigan. The online pioneer bookshop is open for business while we are social distancing. Browse our available selection, or use our filters to refine your search by size, price, location, distance from you, or color.
Nopd 1965 grinnell bros spinet piano the tone rooms. As i am in love with the piano i would not be selling but would like to know if it has any real history to it ira. Grinnell started a music business in ann arbor, michigan. Chickering pianos for sale buy a chickering piano at. Jul 23, 2011 i am trying to determine the age of my piano by using the serial number. The grinnell brothers music house is a commercial building located at 27 south saginaw street in pontiac, michigan. Pianos manufactured in the victorian era to the great depression. Nopd 1965 grinnell bros spinet piano page 2 the tone rooms. Still plays piano rolls well and all keys are in good condition. By 1901, grinnell brothers was one of michigans largest piano and general music dealers, and the company began opening. Hall 121669 440 all keys and strings are 100% intactit has a few nicks and cracks but in no way inhibits the performance. Specialist steinway piano dealer, trader and wholesaler.
The instrument, the music, the musiciansfrom mozart to modern jazz and everything in between. Grinnell brothers built their first pianos in 1902, starting with traditional upright and baby grand pianos. Two interesting and important books have been published in the interest of the haines bros. The instrument, the music, the musiciansfrom mozart to modern jazz and everything in between isacoff, stuart on. The piano is a godsend, and a whole world of new experience. Haines brothers piano company was established in 1851 by napoleon j.
They moved the company to ypsilanti in 1882, and started. She had worked at a dime store in fenton, grinnell bros. This is an online only auction that begins closing on to be determined the entire auction will take approximately 2 12 hours to close and closes within the range of 2030 items per minute. Great deals on upright pianos with 88 keys and 3 pedals. You might want to consult pianists, piano teachers and piano tuners.
I grew up in the detroit area in the 60s and 70s and grinnell bros was a major retailer of musical instruments. Discover your piano s age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. To locate the serial number on a vertical piano, open the top and look inside. The number will usually be a 4 to 7 digit number, but may include a letter or two. Piano serial numbers identify the 1 age of your piano, the 2 piano s year of manufacture, as well as 3 the circumstances surrounding the production of your piano, including factory history, manufacturing processes, and company ownership and oversight. Your piano s age is one of the most significant factors in determining your piano s value. The grinnell brothers piano company was established in 1882 and produced pianos for close to a century.
Most piano professionals have access to detailed information about these brands using a piano atlas to reference serial numbers, which are used to determine a piano s age using the year a piano was built. It is used extensively as a source book in the piano business by both consumers and members of the trade. Steinway model m ebony gloss grand piano 57 1918,1920,1934 bluthner. This mausoleum was designed by the lloyd brothers of toledo, oh, and includes the family crest above the door. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. Music store in detroit michigan it measures approx. Real identity of a grinnell brothers grand piano piano. I never learned how to play the piano, but always thought i had the aptitude, though not the skill. Compare what is described in the page against the player action in your piano. The grinnell brothers piano manufacturing company was established in detroit, michigan in 1882, first making organs and then. The new york tribune, in commenting on the comprehensive display of the baldwin company at paris, and the success of this piano and this house, said that they made a record that would never he forgot in the history of uprights, grands and reproducing pianos, the grands including the various sizes from concert grands to small grands for parlors. Attempts to trace the ownership history of the piano to determine who might have stashed the coins inside it went nowhere. This neat paper on cardboard front advertising pocket mirror was a giveaway from the grinnell bros. During the first quarter of the 20th century, grinnell brothers increased their line of pianos to incorporate several models of upright, baby grand and player pianos, while at the same time slowly phasing out their organ production.
I am trying to determine the age of my piano by using the serial number. A few years ago, a friend bought a metal clarinet at an antique shop for me to make into a lamp. 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. Sweeney piano grinnell brothersgrand and baby grand pianos manfacturing information for grinnell brothers grand and baby grand pianos, including company history, factory location, serial number dates. One of the most difficult questions a piano tuner has to answer is the one above. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Pianist and author stuart isacoff begins his new book, a natural history of the piano. Grinnells pianos and the worlds largest mass piano concerts. Haines brothers was known for building high quality, lovely sounding instruments and they. The number is for the first piano made in year shown. For the first 20 years, they built a nice selection of square grand pianos before building their first upright pianos in 1870. We provide free retail price lists, free age of your piano, free information for all. Heinz company, grinnell brothers piano factory, the hartz spring factory and lane cyclone fence factory were once all located here. You can find the year below that your piano was made and the manufacturer in most cases.
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