The early 20th Century was hugely successful for Weber and their pianos were celebrated as one of the industry’s finest instruments. Under Aeolian’s ownership, The Weber Piano Company produced some of the finest and most advanced player pianos and reproducing player pianos ever built. Aeolian – Weber introduced a line of player pianos under the “Pianola” brand name which took the market by storm. In 1903, Weber became part of The Aeolian Piano Company. In the 19th Century, Weber specialized in manufacturing top quality square grand pianos, grand pianos and upright pianos.īy the Turn-Of-The-Century, Weber was building some of the most expensive and elaborate pianos available in the industry. Weber was known for building expensive pianos, and they were marketed to the wealthy elite of the era. Founded by Albert Weber in 1852, the firm built a full line of highest quality pianos for well over a century. There were very few manufacturers that could compete with the quality and success of the Weber Piano Company of New York (not to be confused with The Weber Piano Company of Ontario, Canada). Or should I be looking at storage? In theory I’m looking to move to a larger house in 3-4 years and may regret selling I suppose. I’d love it if someone took it, restored it and sold it to someone keen. It’s a nice thing and I can’t bear for it to be chucked in landfill. I found this link for one that looks similar to my very untrained eye, which made me wonder whether it was actually worth something. I don’t *think* it’s just the basic piano that everyone has and no one wants. It clearly harks back to a time when things were made to last. It plays well and has held tune for years (at least, to my ear). It’s incredibly heavy and relatively large for an upright.

It’s louder than average and has a very warm, full tone.

It’s fairly old – it came to our family in the 1960s but I’d guess it’s older than that – 1920s? It’s a sold, dark wood, perhaps Mahogany with a huge, brass-coloured frame inside. Things I know: It’s a Weber London with Aeolian branding inside. I don’t play seriously and I have an electric piano which is far more practical. It takes up too much room in my current house and it’s too loud to play when I do get a chance (Small semi-detached house with paper-thin walls, and usually a child asleep upstairs).

So, I’ve got a piano that I think I want rid of.

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