Maker reference
Mason & Hamlin Pianos
History, relative rating, UK availability and examples handled by Roberts Pianos Oxford.
Guide rating
55-80
Photo Gallery
174cm grand piano from 1925; in stock in 2015. This one has been French polished
Mason and Hamlin were styled on the American Steinway and the frame and internal design bear a remarkable similarity.
Mason and Hamlin were styled on the American Steinway and the frame and internal design bear a remarkable similarity.
At a glance
Mason & Hamlin facts
Make: Mason & Hamlin
Made in: Massachusetts, USA
Made by: Mason & Hamlin
Rating: 55-80
Estimated Number In UK: 100
Year and serial number:
1885 – 1893
1905 – 15000
1925 – 32700
1946 – 53000
1965 – 69100
1985 – 89393
2003 – 91640
Comments
Well made modern pianos; design of grands from about 1900 to 1930 show remarkable similarity to Steinway.
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