| An 1855c, Brinsmead upright piano with a birch case and carved cabriole legs. Cabinet features intricate, fretwork front panels. Formerly the property of English music hall performer and male impersonator, Vesta Tilley
If you are interested in this Brinsmead upright piano, give us a call on 0113 244 8344 and ask for Steven Leeming who will be happy to discuss your requirements.
An 1855c, Brinsmead upright piano with a birch case and carved cabriole legs. Cabinet features intricate, fretwork front panels. Formerly the property of English music hall performer and male impersonator, Vesta Tilley
Matilda Alice Powles (13 May 1864 – 16 September 1952) was an English music hall performer. She adopted the stage name Vesta Tilley and became one of the best-known male impersonators of her era. Her career lasted from 1869 until 1920. Starting in provincial theatres with her father as manager, she performed her first season in London in 1874. She typically performed as a dandy or fop, also playing other roles. She found additional success as a principal boy in pantomime.
By the 1890s, Tilley was England's highest earning woman. She was also a star in the vaudeville circuit in the United States, touring a total of six times. She married Walter de Frece, a theatre impresario who became her new manager and songwriter. At a Royal Command Performance in 1912, she scandalised Queen Mary because she was wearing trousers. During the First World War she was known as "England’s greatest recruiting sergeant" since she sang patriotic songs dressed in khaki fatigues like a soldier and promoted enlistment drives.
Becoming Lady de Frece in 1919, she decided to retire and made a year-long farewell tour from which all profits went to children's hospitals. Her last performance was in 1920 at the Coliseum Theatre, London. She then supported her husband when he became a Member of Parliament and later retired with him to Monte Carlo. She died in 1952 on a visit to London and is buried at Putney Vale Cemetery. Her life story was commemorated in the 1957 film After the Ball. Source: Wikipedia
Listen to an audio recording of Vesta Tilley : "It's part of a policeman's duty" by Vesta Tilley in 1907 - Source Wikipedia
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Reference Number: 2852
Make:
Brinsmead
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Age:
1855c
Wood:
Birch
Finish:
Polished
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Price:
SOLD
This piano comes with the Besbrode Pianos Warranty. Price includes:
Free delivery to a ground floor residence within mainland UK.
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Brinsmead manufacturers logo on fall.
Brinsmead intricate fretwork front panel
Brinsmead intricate fretwork front panel detail
Bechstein pilaster carved detail with gilt accents
Brinsmead piano pedals
Brinsmead piano cheek
Brinsmead carved cabriole piano leg with gilt accents
Brinsmead carved cabriole piano leg detail
Brinsmead arabesque fretwork detail
Brinsmead carved cabriole piano leg detail
Brinsmead arabesque fretwork detail
Brinsmead fretwork candlestick holder
Brinsmead birch wood grain detail
Brinsmead fretwork detail
Brinsmead fretwork detail
Brinsmead fretwork detail
Brinsmead interior
Brinsmead instrument
Piano Stools:
This piano comes with a free piano stool:
Free Standard, Piano Stool PRICE: FREE
Piano Stool Upgrades:
Adjustable, Real Leather, Concert Piano Stool - Available in black and brown PRICE: £450.00 + VAT
Bespoke, Adjustable Piano Stool - Available in different finishes and leg styles - This is an example of a burr walnut finish PRICE: £1000.00 + VAT
Digital Systems:
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This upright piano carpet is specially designed to protect your upright piano from rising hot air produced from underfloor heating. Also provides excellent damp resistance. Reduces noise levels. Reduces the need for castor cups. Available in black in 2 sizes to suit modern or traditional style upright pianos.
Standard 151cm x 58cm - £160.00
Small 151cm x 34cm - £160.00
Castor Cups:
Add To Your Order: Castor Cups in Black, Beech, Laurel or Rubber
Castor cup. Sold individually. Available in 45 mm, 70 mm and 100 mm diameters in either black, beech, laurel or rubber
45mm - £7.25
70mm - £8.75
100mm - £12.25
Add To Your Order: Castor Cups in Chrome or Brass
Castor cup. Sold individually. Available in 40 mm and 80 mm diameters in either chrome or brass
40mm - £18.25
80mm - £33.25
Add To Your Order: Castor Cups in Glass
Castor cup. Sold individually. Available in 55 mm in glass. This cup will raise the piano by approximately 2.5 cm
55mm - £18.25
Piano Covers:
Add To Your Order: Nylon Proofed Upright Piano Cover
Nylon proofed upright piano cover made from 4 oz PU coated nylon with a water repellent finish. Available in black only
PRICE: £99.00
Add To Your Order: Basic Cotton Upright Piano Cover
Basic cotton upright piano cover. This cover acts as a dust cover only. Available in black, conker brown and olive green
PRICE: £104.00
Add To Your Order: Vinyl Fleece Lined Upright Piano Cover
Vinyl fleece lined upright piano cover made from leather-look vinyl with a soft fleece lining. Perfect protection for your piano. Wipe clean. Available in black and brown
UPRICE: £199.00
Add To Your Order: Heavy Cotton Proofed Upright Piano Cover and Fleece Lining
Heavy cotton proofed upright piano cover with bonded protective fleece lining. Ideal for home use. Available in black and tan with or without D Rings
Cover £239.00
Cover + D Rings £254.00
Add To Your Order: Quilted Grand Piano Cover with Fleece Lining
Quilted upright piano cover. PU coated outer, compressed needle polyester central wadding with protective fleece lining. The fabrics are quilted together with 3 inch vertical quilting and have a water repellant coating. This piano cover is the heaviest weight cover in our range and is popular with schools, colleges and Universities offering a high degree of protection for your piano. Available in black, blue, brown and green with or without D Rings
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