Piano Makes and Models

Ritmuller, W., Gottingen, Germany - Est'd 1795
Another quality maker, whose pianos are found in the U.K. regularly. One of our favoured makers, all of the pianos we have restored have proved to have become fine instruments.
Rogers, George, London - Est'd 1843
One of Britain's top manufacturers. We understand that the quality of Rogers' pianos was transformed after building London-made pianos for Bechstein in the early 1890s, and some of Rogers' own models were strikingly similar. Rogers merged with Hopkinson in 1918, and the group were absorbed by Zender of London in 1963.
Ronische, Carl, Dresden - Est'd 1845
A respected maker in both the U.K. & in Germany, his pianos were also built in St. Petersburg, Russia. Their pianos are beautifully crafted, with a full, sometimes strident tone, as do many good German pianos. They survived the 2nd World war, and the name changed to `Deutsche-piano-union, Leipzig' This company still produces pianos bearing various names, including `Hupfeld', and `Ronische' today.
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COURTNEY PIANOS wishes to make it clear that all information herein has been compiled at its own discretion, and opinions expressed are those of our researchers, based on our years of experience within the piano trade.