NATIONAL
ELECTRIC PIANO & ROLL COMPANY
Coin operated pianos bearing
this name were admirable instruments in every respect. They
were manufactured by the National Electric Piano and Roll Co.
of St. Johnsville. N. Y. These instruments were especially
suited for theaters and other places of public entertainment.
Also manufacture "Peerless"
models, "Cabaret," "Elite"
and "DeLuxe Orchestrion."
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NATIONAL
PIANO
CORPORATION
The principals of this company
have been identified with the manufacture and sale of pianos
since 1898. This concern manufactures consoles and verticals
in authentic period and conventional models, using only the
best materials and skilled labor, and produced under the
supervision of recognized experts. The company specializes in
custom-built models in rarest woods, designed to match the
furniture or interior decoration of exclusive homes.
Established in 1850, the
National Piano Corp., manufactures the famous Shoninger Piano
that included the following styles: Conventional, Colonial,
Modern, Queen Anne, Regency, Louis XV French Provincial and a
school model console. Both spinets and consoles are
obtainable in any of the above styles. All styles were
offered in mahogany and walnut butcould also be had in
special finishes such as antique white or ebony with or
without gold trim. Any other special finishes were available
on order.
Specifications on the
Shoninger are rigid and exacting and incorporate the latest
developments in piano manufacturing. Every Shoninger has
three working pedals, the middle being bass sustaining. The
pin block is constructed of 7-ply hard rock maple. It is
beautifully finished and may be seen for inspection. Its
faultless construction obviates any need to cover it with
felt or plywood. Heavy reinforced stapled moth proofed
hammers are used in every Shoninger.Piano. Since 1850
Shoninger has always been recognized as a custom built piano
and has been known for superior tonal quality, durability of
construction and elegance of case design.
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NEEDHAM
Aside from the force and
influence of an old and distinguished name the Needham pianos
possess merit and are handsome instruments. Needham
player-pianos are equally reliable. Made by the Needham Co.,
controlled Kindler & Collins, New York City. The Needham
name was established in 1846 by Elias Parkham Needham.
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NEIIR
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NELSON-WIGGEN
Players, grands and automatic
pianos designed for private, as well as public use in places
of refined entertainment, theaters and other purposes, are
the products of The Nelson-Wiggen Piano Co., of Chicago.
These instruments embrace the Pian-O-Grand, the Harp-O-Grand
and the Banj-O-Grand all of durable and dependable
construction and capable of the musical effects of
orchestras. The Pian-O-Grand is equipped with xylophone, or
bells and banjo attachment.
1956 - 160000 1959 -
169000 1962 - 180000 1965 - 191000
1957 - 163100 1960 - 172000 1963 - 183000 1966 -
191800
1958 - 166000 1961 - 176000 1964 - 187000
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NETZOW
Pianos and player-pianos
bearing this well-known name is the product of the C. F.
Netzow Manufacturing Co., of Milwaukee, Wis. They are
instruments of admirable quality, The ambition of the
manufacturer being to produce only instruments of a high
grade in which purchasers are insured the requisite results
and good large values.
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NEVIN
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NEWBURN
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NEWBY
& EVANS
Established 1884. Owned and
controlled by National Piano Corporation. The factory of the
Newby & Evans Co. Was at the corner of Southern Blvd. and
136th St., New York. The business, which was started in 1884,
was incorporated in 1897 made uprights only, for which they
obtained high awards in 1890 at the Atlanta (GL) exposition.
The Newby & Evans player-pianos were equally reliable and
contain improvements which stamp them as instruments of
superior quality.
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NEWCOMBE
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NEW
ENGLAND
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NEWMAN BROS.
Newman Bros. Co. manufacture
the highest quality Grand, upright, player and Reproducing
pianos; phonographs, player actions and reproducing actions.
Their pianos, both in the Grand and upright designs, are
especially known for their remarkably appealing tonal
qualities. The sweet mellowness of tone, and wide range of
volume make their instruments a favorite with those musically
educated. Their styles are always of the most modern design,
and the superior durability of Newman Bros. instruments is
well known and readily understood when it is known they
employ in all departments only the most skilled of the piano
trade craftsmen, and all material must measure up to their
critical requirements before it can enter into the
construction of a "Newman Bros." It is expected of
a Newman Bros. instrument "that it stays in tune longer
and requires fewer repairs than instruments of other
manufacture." All their instruments are built up to a
standard, and not down to a price. Each instrument is most
care) fully and individually built, and none
"rushed" through in large "lots." Their
player-pianos are of the better type and are unusually
responsive instruments. Their reproducing pianos, in grand
and upright designs, contain their own remarkable reproducing
action. They are truly a delightful instrument and made to
contain the most standard and generally used reproducing
roll. By simply pressing a button, there is splendidly
reproduced the actual playing, with the varying degrees of
touch and tone. Loudness and softness of the composer of the
piece. Newman Bros. Co. occupies their own factories at Dix
Street and Chicago Avenue, Chicago, and they are model
buildings in all that term implies. They are well equipped
with modern machinery, every facility necessary for the
production of superior pianos being afforded. More than fifty
years experience in making only high grade instruments is
sufficient assurance that the discriminating purchaser will
take great pride in their "Newman Bros." For
instruments of their high quality, their prices are
remarkably reasonable.
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NEWMAYER
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NEWTON
Pianos, player-pianos,
electric expression pianos, reproducing pianos and grands
made by Newton Piano Co., New York City. Favorite Newton
pianos were first placed on the market in 1899 by Camp &
Co. Newton Camp, the founder of that concern, was an
experienced piano and organ builder who had devoted his
lifetime to the science of constructing musical instruments.
He was for many years a member of the famous firm of Estey
& Camp. It was always Newton Camp's ambition to build a
piano that would gratify his ideals as to what a really high
grade piano should be. After years of ceaseless
experimenting, Newton Camp at last perfected his product, and
in 1899 together with several of the most experienced piano
makers of New York City the organized the firm of Camp &
Co. The piano was called" The Newton," adopting as
the name of the instrument, the given name of the man who was
chiefly responsible for its all round excellence. Several
years later, after the Newton piano had proven a success and
the name Newton was firmly impressed on the minds of the
public as representative of a piano of real worth, it was
decided to change the name of the company to the Newton Piano
Co., in order that the manufacturing company might be more
closely identified in the popular mind with the piano, and
that each might lend the additional strength of its prestige
to the other. The Newton pianos and player-pianos and grands
are easy, reliable, and they give great satisfaction wherever
introduced.
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NILSON
Well made and reliable pianos
manufactured by the James & Holmstrom Piano Co.,
Inc.
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NOBLE
A. E. Noble, proprietor of the
Noble Piano Co., of Detroit
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NOLL
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NORDLAND
The effects of the Nordlund
Grand Piano Co., Chicago, were sold in October 1925, to the
New
Delaware Piano Co. of Muncie. Ind. which continued
to employ the Nordlund scales.
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NORDHEIMER
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NORRIS
Pianos and player-pianos
bearing this name are the products of the Holland Piano Mfg.
Co., of Minneapolis Minn. with factory in Menomonie, Wis.
These instruments have won an enviable place in the musical
world by their attractive appearance, fine tone and durable
construction. The name is that of the president of the
industry by which Geo. B. Norris instruments are made. This
fact gives to these pianos and player pianos a prestige that
is recognized by the piano trade. These instruments are
characterized by a rich and sonorous tone; the touch is fine
and the outward appearance beautiful. They are made by a
reliable industry and are sold with assurance of good results
by piano dealers throughout the country. The factory at
Menomonie, Wis. , is under the personal management of Mr.
Jas. B. Sleeper, one of the acknowledged experts in American
piano construction. See Holland Piano Mfg. Co.
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NORRIS
& HYDE
Pianos and player-pianos
bearing this old established name have been on the market
since 1873 and have always been of good quality. They are
made in the factories of Jacob Doll & Sons Piano
Co.
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NORMAN
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NORMANDIE
Pianos and players of this
name are made in their modem and completely equipped factory
at East Rochester, N. Y. These instruments have been before
the public for upwards of fifteen years and each year has
gained in reputation. The cases are of modern construction.
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