Ralph Allison & Sons Upright Piano

[David Youngs]

Forgive the errant posting if not related to this group, but I havent
a clue where to start with this. I have recently been given an upright
piano manufactured by one Ralph Allison & Sons of London. I understand
from my searches so far that they were based in Wardour Street, London
W1 - can anyone recommend any way of cross referencing the serial
number of the piano to get an estimated time of manufacture please?

Any sites/emails etc very much appreciated, I'm very curious to try
and see when it was made as I know nothing about pianos. I suspect it
is c.1900 as it belonged to a friend's grandmother.

Thanks a bundle
David

[John Inzer]

Post by David Youngs
Forgive the errant posting if not related to this group,
but I havent a clue where to start with this. I have
recently been given an upright piano manufactured by one
Ralph Allison & Sons of London. I understand from my
searches so far that they were based in Wardour Street,
London W1 - can anyone recommend any way of cross
referencing the serial number of the piano to get an
estimated time of manufacture please?
Any sites/emails etc very much appreciated, I'm very
curious to try and see when it was made as I know nothing
about pianos. I suspect it is c.1900 as it belonged to a
friend's grandmother.
Thanks a bundle
David

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Pierce Piano Atlas lists Allison, Ralph
and Sons...Waldour Street, London...
but no serial numbers.

The atlas also lists...Allison Pianos...
50 New Bond Street, London. There
are serial numbers with this listing and
I would suspect the companies were
related if not the exact same.

What is your serial number?

The following link may be useful also:

Piano History Forum
http://www.uk-piano.org/piano-forums/forum-2.html

[collyweston]

David:

Is your Ralph Allison for sale? I’m looking to buy one, since someone else
inherited the one from our family. I'll take it in any condition, since I
realize it's pretty old!

If you still have it and can let it go, would you let me know?

Jason.

[Matthew Brown]

I have one for sale in Germany.

Is your Ralph Allison for sale? I’m looking to buy one, since someone else
inherited the one from our family. I'll take it in any condition, since I
realize it's pretty old!
If you still have it and can let it go, would you let me know?
Jason.