The original factory was in Bayham Place, Camden Town in the area of London known as ‘the home of piano makers’. History: 1858 – Monington & Weston established (partnership). In the 1930s they produced one of the few traditional 6- uprights, which also features an extra iron frame.
This made it popular in countries with a warmer climate. The double iron frame expanded together with changes in temperature thus allowing it to stay in tune much better than wooden backed pianos. The addition of an extra iron frame to the back of and, commonly called a 'double' iron frame mean that these models had a much better tone. Pianos made before the 1920s are considered of mediocre quality. Their (1106) was granted on 27 April 1871 for combined wood and metal bracings. However the company was owned and run by William S Watts from 1911 until 1972 when it was taken over by his son Bernard.
Baby grand piano worth in good condition? How much is a 1930 hamilton upright with a tonkbench worth serial number 12. I have a Mornington and Weston Boudoir piano. What year did monington pianos become monington and weston. I own a Monington & Weston Baby Baby Grand Piano around 48 years old in ver. We restore, sell and lease a wide range of piano makes and models.
