A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: IMG_6807.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 18701 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20080601/0e517e7d/attachment-0002.jpg -------------- next part -------------- IMG_6807.JPG -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: IMG_6802_2.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 31517 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20080601/0e517e7d/attachment-0003.jpg -------------- next part -------------- IMG_6802.JPG These hammers were removed from an 1886 Hamburg model A (#58167) being restored. I like finding hidden signatures on parts in old pianos, and reading old parts for wht they have to say. This guy's beautiful calligraphic flourish of "H Nebar" puts my chickenscratch #1 to shame. The Old German text on the paper used as flange shim may be hard to see. These hammers weren't played on that much - the original profile is pretty much still there, with only slight wear. Note the cloth piece by the roller. At what point did they figure out that wasn't necessary? Also, note the number 77 at the bottom of the flange (this on hammer number one). These numbers are completely random in the the action, no order whatsoever. I suppose someone numbered all the shank/flanges before the hammers were installed, and then ignored that when they were hung? (Since the high treble shanks are identical to the rest and not thinner, it wouldn't matter). Or am I missing something more arcane (or obvious?). Note also the huge chunks taken out of the corners of the flange; this was common throughout. Well anyway - here's to you, Hans (or Heinrich) or whoever you were. Allen Wright, RPT London, UK
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