Maker reference
Brinsmead, John Pianos
History, relative rating, UK availability and examples handled by Roberts Pianos Oxford.
Guide rating
50-70
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At a glance
Brinsmead, John facts
Make: Brinsmead, John
Made in: London, UK. Purchased by Kemble in 1967
Made by: Brinsmead. From 1967 Kemble
Rating: 50-70
Estimated Number In UK: 20,000. 85% uprights, 15% grands. Over 50% pre 1900 (see comments below)
Year and serial number:
1870 27500
1880 31600
1900 45000
1910 64250
1920 79550
1930 82750
1959 86959
1974 164005
Comments
Very varied and prolific historical English maker. There are many very old Brinsmead grands and uprights in the UK, dating from about 1860 to 1900. Brinsmead were an innovative firm, and so its hard to say whether a piano from this era is worth restoring or whether the innovation turned to be not that good an idea! If youre buying an older Brinsmead then seek the advice of a good restorer. Grands and uprights from about 1900 are made with great integrity and generally restore well.
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