Schiller 1914

[JWyatt1492@AOL.COM]

 Hello ric.

     Sorry to be late with this post.  The reason that
I needed to know if this was a Grand or an upright was
that the Schiller grands were designed by Julius Bauer.
The uprights were Schillers design.  
    George F. Jones was the driving force at the Schiller 
factory as well as owning it. They did indeed use some
metal "clips" as an experiment on a few pianos.  It was
much like the "clips" used by Schumann on some of 
their bridges. The difference is that Schumann used the 
"clips" on all the bridges.  I have found no benefit in this 
method also no down side in performance.  After looking 
at it I think it's cost would be less than  pins and would 
eliminate much if not all of the problems with splitting bridges.
  The ' X ' frame was pat. in June of 1903. It was made first
of wood then medal with some fancy designs built into it.
 George Jones also owned a foundry.  I have never seen any 
up or down side to it. But I am sure  the sales department 
presented it as a major improvment.
 Hope this helps,

Regards, 
jack Wyatt