John Brinsmead and Sons London Boudoir Grand Piano .65696

Dating to around 1910 this really fabulous John Brinsmead Boudoir Grand Piano has a mahogany case with attractive detailing above the legs, large tapering legs terminate in substantial brass casters...the serial number of 65696 is stamped on the frame and dates this beautiful piano to about 1910/11....It is in wonderful condition internally and externally, and is suitable for all abilities. Being iron framed, over, with a good action, the soundboard has no splits or cracks and is in good order, all hammers and felts are in lovely condition and the sound is very bright. This piano has certainly been looked after during its life which is apparent on closer inspection of the interior of the piano, have traditionally French Polished the case to bring it back to its former glory it certainly does make a statement!..There are 88 notes in total (bottom A to TopC), giving a good range...It is a pleasure to play and is in concert pitch..This is certainly a piano you wont grow out of.
On the soundboard you find the inscription "established in the reign of King W1V, John Brinsmead and sons by Royal Warrants of appointment to his majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen" "Brinsmead"
William Brinsmead (1815-1905), born in St. Giles in the Woods, Devon, England married his cousin Ann Brinsmead and emigrated to Geelong, Brinsmeads now live all over the world. Many are in the USA, Australia and Canada as well as the UK. However, most of them seem to have their roots in the West of England. In particular, for three centuries, the Brinsmeads centered mostly (although not entirely) on three villages in North Devon - St. Giles in the Woods - Alverdiscott and - Weare Giffard.
Probably the most famous Brinsmead descendant is John Brinsmead, the founder of the most successful of the Brinsmead piano businesses.

John Brinsmead's life spanned the entire Victorian era, and his career reflects many of the era's qualities. He was a self made man, leaving rural Devon as a young man to find fortune in London. There he rose to become one of Britain's most prosperous piano manufacturers.

The John Brinsmead and Sons firm capitalized on the rising popularity of the piano as a form of home entertainment in the age before radio and television. John Brinsmead used the media to good effect in promoting his business and entered many international competitions winning prizes that in turn promoted his product.
Length 66"
Width 58.5"

SOLD

(Ref PIA03)