Blankenstein Pianos
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Blankenstein upright piano in walnut
Blankenstein upright in walnut side view
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Blankenstein upright piano side view
Make: Blankenstein
Made in: London & Berlin
Made by: Blankenstein
Rating: 50-60
Estimated Number In UK: 800
Year and serial number:
manufactureMost of those in the UK date around 1895 to 1910
Comments
Blankenstein Pianos are traditional uprights, overstrung underdamper, most about 125-130cm high (4ft). The common colours are walnut and black. They have a pleasing mellow tone, and usually need extensive restoration; tuning pins often go loose and need replacing.
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