Monington and Weston
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Monington & Weston produced pianos in London, England, between 1858 and 1975. Originally the company was called Monington & Co. James Weston joined later. Also associated with J. Monington was D. Rogers.[1] Their patent (1106) was granted on 27 April 1871[2] for combined wood and metal bracings.[3]
Pianos made before the 1920s are considered of mediocre quality. The addition of an extra iron frame to the back of uprights and grands, commonly called a 'double' iron frame mean that these models had a much better tone. In the 1930s they produced one of the few traditional 6-octave uprights, which also features an extra iron frame.[4]
[edit] Notes
- ^ English Piano Manufacturers. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
- ^ English Piano Patents. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
- ^ Inventions & Patents for Stringed Keyboard Instruments. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
- ^ Piano Makes and Models. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
[edit] External links
- Find the age of a Monington & Weston piano from serial number
- Image, details and history of a piano from Bell Island Miner's Museum, Wabana, Newfoundland & Labrador
- Obituary of Terence Pamplin, Monington & Weston Factory Manager from 1965 (London: The Independent, 27 May 2004, by Margaret Campbell)
