Maker reference
Archibald Ramsden Pianos
History, relative rating, UK availability and examples handled by Roberts Pianos Oxford.
Guide rating
42-52
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Archibald Ramsden upright piano, nouveau decorated
Archibald Ramsden upright and keys
At a glance
Archibald Ramsden facts
Make: Archibald Ramsden
Made in: London, England; connections with Leeds
Made by: Ramsden
Rating: 42-52
Estimated Number In UK: 800
Year and serial number:
Mostly made between 1880 and 1920
Comments
Basic straight strung overdamper pianos in a traditional case, older ones usually walnut and later ones mahogany. Archibald Ramsden were also London retailers are supplied many other makes.
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