Music Trade Review
Issue: 1896 Vol. 23 N. 20 - Page 7
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VOL XXIII.
No. 20.
Published Every Saturday, at 3 East Fourteenth Street. New York, December 5,1896,
Our European Budget.
LONDON, N o v e m b e r 21,
1896.
FTER a very thorough tour of the
music trade in this city, I can in-
form you with some pleasure that business
is phenomenally good. Everywhere manu-
facturers seem to be working overtime in
order to fill orders which they report are
away behind in delivery. In other indus-
tries, as well as the music trade, there
seems to be a complete revival of business
this autumn—so complete in fact that it is
the general impression that it is not here
to stay for any great length of time. But
as far as I can see, there is nothing to pre-
vent its continuance. Labor strikes, which
seem inevitable when times are good, may
crop up, but there is no use in inviting
trouble until it comes along; suffice it that
a big "boom" is now on, and manufactur-
ers really understand what it is to be busy.
A
CASE WORK—ENGLAND VS. GERMANY.
I have been much interested in the new
models and novelties which have been on
view in the showrooms of the different
houses this season. The marked improve-
ment in the exterior appearance of pianos
in general is certainly gratifying and may
be attributed to the competition of the
German instruments, which lately have
taken a "lead" as far as cabinet work is
concerned. In the olden days, the English
makers commanded quite a reputation for
their cabinet work, but as far as pianos and
organs are concerned, there has been little
evidence of artistic efforts in this line dur-
ing recent years. Your country has really
"set a pace"—particularly in the matter of
organs—with which we are unable to catch
up.
The Germans have taken a lesson,
evidently from the United States, and
some of the pianos of German manufacture
which are being sold in this city are cer-
tainly praiseworthy examples of artistic
case work. Rut as I remarked above, the
* 3 .oo PER YEAR
SINGLE COPIES, 10 CENTS
English manufacturers, although consid- augments the tone volume of the piano to
ered proverbially "slow in action," are giv- which it is applied.
ing evidence of not only being able to com-
AN UNIQUE INVENTION.
pete with their Teutonic competitors, but
Another novelty which interested me
I am confident that in due time they will during my recent journeyings was a com-
give them a close run "for place."
bined music cabinet and stand, manufac-
DANIEL MAYER'S PATENT RESONATOR.
tured by H. Zender & Co., Scrutton street,
Among the novelties of the season there Curtain Road, E. C. This is an unique
can be no question but Daniel Mayer's invention and it seems to be a success, for
Patent Resonator is a great "leader." All a large number of instruments have been
the leading pianists, headed by Paderewski, sold during the past twelve months. The
who, in a letter says: "It makes the tone of music cabinets are placed at both sides of
the piano richer, fuller, and adds greatly to the piano simply through a slight extension
its singing quality," and a host of singers, in width of the case. It is hardly notice-
composers and directors, as well as the able, owing to a neat curve in the case
daily press, consider it "the greatest im- which form doors at each side, inside of
provement in pianoforte construction of which are the stands for holding music;
they can be raised over the piano so as
the age."
This is rather a strong expression of to enable soloists to utilize them while
opinion, but after hearing the Resonator, I playing in conjunction with the per-
am convinced that it is an innovation of former at the piano. In the meanwhile,
great merit and utility. This is apparent the symmetry of the instrument is not in
from the fact that over a thousand pianos the least injured and the manufacturers
have already been fitted with this device. claim that the cabinets form air chambers
The headquarters of the Piano Resonator at the side which augments the tone of the
(Daniel Mayer, Patent) Limited, are at 33 instrument.
New Bond street, and their courteous at-
THE "THIBOUVILLK MODE1." CORNET.
tendant seems to be constantly engaged de-
At the showrooms of J. Thibouville-
scribing the merits of this invention to Lamy & Co., 7 to 10 Charterhouse street,
visitors.
E. C, I was informed that they had just
A BAMBOO PIANO.
placed a new cornet on the market called
T. W. Harper, Hornsey Road, W., is the "Thibouville" model. It is one of the
manufacturing a real novelty in the form of most perfect and most elegant instruments
a bamboo piano which seems to be "tak- ever turned out by this distinguished firm,
ing" with the trade, particularly with ship- that is for general use. The assortment of
pers. The case is certain])' both unique instruments carried by this house is varied
and artistic and is well constructed. For and complete, and their business in the
certain household effects this bamboo piano United Kingdom is steadily on the increase.
should be "just the thing."
STORY & CLARK IN LONDON.
STILL ANOTHER RESONATOR.
The union of the house of Story & Clark
The Schrieber Piano Resonator Co. have and F. Kaim & Sohn, under the firm name of
recently secured premises at 80 Wigmore Story & Clark and F. Kaim & Sohn, Piano
street, for the purpose of convincing mu- & Organ Co., Ltd., seems to have infused
sicians and dealers that the Schrieber a new spirit (may I say an American spirit?)
Duplex Resonator is superior to any known of enterprise into this institution. Their
means for improving the tonal quality of business is rapidly growing and the demand
pianos. This Resonator is in the shape for the Story & Clark organs and Wagener
of a sort of platform, or flat box, upon pianos is very satisfactory. The Kaim &
which the piano rests. It is fitted with Sohn pianos—some handsome specimens
sound-posts after the style of a violin, both in uprights and grands, which are on
which connect the top and bottom, making exhibition at their showrooms, 70 Berners
it an effective sound-chamber, and, more- street, Oxford street—are of a high grade
over, utilizes the sound usually lost in the and have won the highest encomiums in
floor or carpet. The Schrieber Resonator Germany, as well as in this country. The
{Continued on Page 16.)
is apparently very effective; and decidedly
KEfl
VOL XXIII.
No. 20.
Published Every Saturday, at 3 East Fourteenth Street. New York, December 5,1896,
Our European Budget.
LONDON, N o v e m b e r 21,
1896.
FTER a very thorough tour of the
music trade in this city, I can in-
form you with some pleasure that business
is phenomenally good. Everywhere manu-
facturers seem to be working overtime in
order to fill orders which they report are
away behind in delivery. In other indus-
tries, as well as the music trade, there
seems to be a complete revival of business
this autumn—so complete in fact that it is
the general impression that it is not here
to stay for any great length of time. But
as far as I can see, there is nothing to pre-
vent its continuance. Labor strikes, which
seem inevitable when times are good, may
crop up, but there is no use in inviting
trouble until it comes along; suffice it that
a big "boom" is now on, and manufactur-
ers really understand what it is to be busy.
A
CASE WORK—ENGLAND VS. GERMANY.
I have been much interested in the new
models and novelties which have been on
view in the showrooms of the different
houses this season. The marked improve-
ment in the exterior appearance of pianos
in general is certainly gratifying and may
be attributed to the competition of the
German instruments, which lately have
taken a "lead" as far as cabinet work is
concerned. In the olden days, the English
makers commanded quite a reputation for
their cabinet work, but as far as pianos and
organs are concerned, there has been little
evidence of artistic efforts in this line dur-
ing recent years. Your country has really
"set a pace"—particularly in the matter of
organs—with which we are unable to catch
up.
The Germans have taken a lesson,
evidently from the United States, and
some of the pianos of German manufacture
which are being sold in this city are cer-
tainly praiseworthy examples of artistic
case work. Rut as I remarked above, the
* 3 .oo PER YEAR
SINGLE COPIES, 10 CENTS
English manufacturers, although consid- augments the tone volume of the piano to
ered proverbially "slow in action," are giv- which it is applied.
ing evidence of not only being able to com-
AN UNIQUE INVENTION.
pete with their Teutonic competitors, but
Another novelty which interested me
I am confident that in due time they will during my recent journeyings was a com-
give them a close run "for place."
bined music cabinet and stand, manufac-
DANIEL MAYER'S PATENT RESONATOR.
tured by H. Zender & Co., Scrutton street,
Among the novelties of the season there Curtain Road, E. C. This is an unique
can be no question but Daniel Mayer's invention and it seems to be a success, for
Patent Resonator is a great "leader." All a large number of instruments have been
the leading pianists, headed by Paderewski, sold during the past twelve months. The
who, in a letter says: "It makes the tone of music cabinets are placed at both sides of
the piano richer, fuller, and adds greatly to the piano simply through a slight extension
its singing quality," and a host of singers, in width of the case. It is hardly notice-
composers and directors, as well as the able, owing to a neat curve in the case
daily press, consider it "the greatest im- which form doors at each side, inside of
provement in pianoforte construction of which are the stands for holding music;
they can be raised over the piano so as
the age."
This is rather a strong expression of to enable soloists to utilize them while
opinion, but after hearing the Resonator, I playing in conjunction with the per-
am convinced that it is an innovation of former at the piano. In the meanwhile,
great merit and utility. This is apparent the symmetry of the instrument is not in
from the fact that over a thousand pianos the least injured and the manufacturers
have already been fitted with this device. claim that the cabinets form air chambers
The headquarters of the Piano Resonator at the side which augments the tone of the
(Daniel Mayer, Patent) Limited, are at 33 instrument.
New Bond street, and their courteous at-
THE "THIBOUVILLK MODE1." CORNET.
tendant seems to be constantly engaged de-
At the showrooms of J. Thibouville-
scribing the merits of this invention to Lamy & Co., 7 to 10 Charterhouse street,
visitors.
E. C, I was informed that they had just
A BAMBOO PIANO.
placed a new cornet on the market called
T. W. Harper, Hornsey Road, W., is the "Thibouville" model. It is one of the
manufacturing a real novelty in the form of most perfect and most elegant instruments
a bamboo piano which seems to be "tak- ever turned out by this distinguished firm,
ing" with the trade, particularly with ship- that is for general use. The assortment of
pers. The case is certain])' both unique instruments carried by this house is varied
and artistic and is well constructed. For and complete, and their business in the
certain household effects this bamboo piano United Kingdom is steadily on the increase.
should be "just the thing."
STORY & CLARK IN LONDON.
STILL ANOTHER RESONATOR.
The union of the house of Story & Clark
The Schrieber Piano Resonator Co. have and F. Kaim & Sohn, under the firm name of
recently secured premises at 80 Wigmore Story & Clark and F. Kaim & Sohn, Piano
street, for the purpose of convincing mu- & Organ Co., Ltd., seems to have infused
sicians and dealers that the Schrieber a new spirit (may I say an American spirit?)
Duplex Resonator is superior to any known of enterprise into this institution. Their
means for improving the tonal quality of business is rapidly growing and the demand
pianos. This Resonator is in the shape for the Story & Clark organs and Wagener
of a sort of platform, or flat box, upon pianos is very satisfactory. The Kaim &
which the piano rests. It is fitted with Sohn pianos—some handsome specimens
sound-posts after the style of a violin, both in uprights and grands, which are on
which connect the top and bottom, making exhibition at their showrooms, 70 Berners
it an effective sound-chamber, and, more- street, Oxford street—are of a high grade
over, utilizes the sound usually lost in the and have won the highest encomiums in
floor or carpet. The Schrieber Resonator Germany, as well as in this country. The
{Continued on Page 16.)
is apparently very effective; and decidedly
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