The Wing pianos are interesting. They had a second set of hammers, I think, which operated off the "regular" hammers. These were mounted on springs to give a "mandolin" effect. They had other pedals labeled "harp", etc. which combined this effect with the soft pedal. The extra parts are often gone (must've gotten in the way). The Wing was sold only by mail through an elaborate catalog from around 1892-the 1920s. I have one which has beautiful, full-page lithos of the various models (all uprights) and a special black "viewing tube". The idea was to give a 3-D-type effect. I can just see the family dreaming about their new piano around the kerosene lamp. By the way, they're not bad pianos. Philip Jamison West Chester, PA
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