Maker reference
Rogers, George Pianos
History, relative rating, UK availability and examples handled by Roberts Pianos Oxford.
Guide rating
55-70
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At a glance
Rogers, George facts
Make: Rogers, George
Made in: London, UK
Made by: Rogers
Rating: 55-70
Estimated Number In UK: 16,000 (1in 250)
Year and serial number:
1897 – 18000
1904 – 20400
1910 – 24100
1920 – 30000
1930 – 40500
1950 – 45100
1970 – 48130
1989 – R158565
Comments
Good quality English pianos, made mainly between 1890 and 1930, generally with warm tone. Rogers made baby grand pianos, mostly to about 5ft and mahogany in colour. In 1918 they merged with Hopkinson but appear to retain their own characteristics. In 1963 they were acquired by Zender. Between then and about 1975 there were many reasonable small Rogers uprights made, many to be found in schools.
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