Danemann, W, & Co Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Danemann, William
- Pohlmann & Sons
- Broadwood, John, & Sons Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Islington, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Luxury / consumer goods production
Musical instruments production inc pianos & organs
Notes:
Traced origins to 1893 when established by a German immigrant, William Danemann,1864-1946. Joined by his sons in 1920s. 1934 agreed to make pianos under licence for Pohlmann & Sons, Halifax, which was then scaling down its operations. Early on, known for its solid upright 'educational' pianos. Post 1945 focused on making high quality pianos instead of producing for the mass market. Acquired 1982 by John Broadwood & Sons Ltd and wound up 1984
Publications:
- Danemann by Unknown
- 'W Danemann & Co' in A Laurence, Five London Piano Makers by Laurence, Alastair
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Danemann, William
- Pohlmann & Sons
- Broadwood, John, & Sons Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Islington, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Luxury / consumer goods production Musical instruments production inc pianos & organs
Notes:
Traced origins to 1893 when established by a German immigrant, William Danemann,1864-1946. Joined by his sons in 1920s. 1934 agreed to make pianos under licence for Pohlmann & Sons, Halifax, which was then scaling down its operations. Early on, known for its solid upright 'educational' pianos. Post 1945 focused on making high quality pianos instead of producing for the mass market. Acquired 1982 by John Broadwood & Sons Ltd and wound up 1984Publications:
- Danemann by Unknown
- 'W Danemann & Co' in A Laurence, Five London Piano Makers by Laurence, Alastair