Upright Upright pianoforte made by Wertheim
Object No. H9482
Upright piano, timber, metal, ivory, Wertheim, Melbourne, c.1920
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Summary
Physical Description
Upright piano, timber, metal, ivory, Wertheim, Melbourne, c.1920 Standard seven octave compass; modern action and cross stringing on locally-made iron frame. Three pedals, the middle sostenuto pedal capable of being locked on. Australian silky oak case with carved Australian gum leaf design across the front and capped struts.
HISTORY
Notes
Hugo Wertheim (b. Germany, 1854, died Melbourne, 1919) arrived in Australia in 1875 and began by importing sewing machines, bicycles and pianos, and later sold gramophones, records and music in a retail store. In 1909 he established his piano factory in Bendigo Street, Richmond, and championed the use of Australian timbers and design. The firm apparently suffered due to the Great Depression as no mention of it appears after 1938. By then, its premises were at 250 Collins Street, Melbourne.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Purchased 1980
Acquisition Date
1 April 1980
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