Upright Piano, Monington and Weston, Compact, 6 Octaves, 73 keys.

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A compact upright piano, I believe a Monington & Weston with Herrburger Brooks Ltd action.

The serial number of 63020 indicates it was made mid to late 30’s

The piano is in need of tuning, the case would benefit from some attention whether re-varnishing or painting.

All keys work as do the pedals.

This piano is very heavy, heavier than other pianos I have had to shift in my life as husband of a piano player!

Found this text from the Roberts Pianos website which explains the weight! :-

Most Monington and Weston pianos in the UK were made between 1920 to 1940 when they made about 20,000 pianos. Many baby grands were made which have a reasonable tone for the size but nearly all have simplex actions. As Monington and Weston specialsed in baby grands, these were some of the best simplex action baby grands . They are mainly in walnut and mahogany. Uprights were generally small, with some 6 octave ones, many with oak cases and barley-twist column legs. The unique characteristic of many Monington and Weston pianos from about 1920 is their double iron frame there is an extra iron frame at the back of the upright or under the grand piano; this was an attempt to make them more stable and definitely makes them heavier. Many uprights were well designed and can be of good quality. Pre 1910 Monington uprights can be very basic, some with cheap coster actions.

Collection only from Retford in Nottinghamshire.

Category: Musical Instruments:Keyboards and Pianos:Pianos:Upright Pianos
Location: Retford