Werner Piano Co. (Chicago) - have an upright piano that I want to identify? I want to identify the age on an upright Werner piano (Werner Piano Co. To whom should I write to? Doesn't seem as though they exist anymore. But maybe somewhere the information is still managed? Help!:) Serial Number: 75606.
The History of Royal Pianos
The Royal piano line was first introduced around 1895 and was produced by the Krell Piano Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. In the early nineteen hundreds, Krell was acquired by Werner Industries, also of Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1927, the Starr Piano Company acquired Werner Industries and the Royal name.
Royal pianos were produced for almost a century, even surviving the Great Depression, but no Royal serial numbers exist after about 1949. [1]
About Royal Pianos
Very little is known about Royal pianos, as there are not many instruments still around today. The brand included upright, baby grand, and player piano lines, and as evidenced by the specimens on the market today, they were quality instruments.
Restoring a Royal Piano
Because there are so few Royal pianos on the market today, it is hard to pinpoint their value. If you have a Royal piano, Lindeblad would relish the opportunity to walk you through the restoration process and uncover the charm of your instrument with you. Contact us today to get started on your piano renovation journey.
References:
[1] Pierce, W. Robert. Pierce Piano Atlas: Anniversary Edition, 2017 Our 70th Year. Albuquerque: Ashley, 2017. Print.
1021 Player Piano Makes & Makers, and the Player Systems that They Installed(Updated February 6, 2020) The Player Actions that They UsedNon-US Made Instruments -Very Interesting Instruments -Next to each piano name is one or more numbers. Each number represents a different Player Piano Action.
Clicking on the number will take you to a 'Systems' page which may have a short description of that action along with pictures or drawings (if available). Compare what is described in the page against the player action in your piano. Every 'Systems' page has a link to the applicable, if one is available.In many cases, companies used different player actions in different models and/or at different times during the heyday of the player piano. If you have tried all of the selections that are offered here, and you still can't find a match, I'd like to know.
The completeness and accuracy of this listing depends in part on you. As new information becomes known, the list is immediately updated. If it's not in this list, please write to:For historical information about a piano company, please visit the website.
For another source of historical information, visit the webpage. An online listings of piano serial numbers/ages can be seen at.Disclaimer: This listing is only as accurate as the information that has been provided by numerous sources. It is not possible to verify all of the information.