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<font size=3>Sarah,<br><br>
Sorry, I can't help with the technicians. That is clearly a Renner
wippen, with the old flange salvaged from the originals (probably) and an
extra layer of wippen cloth added to raise it up.<br><br>
Don Mannino<br><br>
At 11:58 PM 11/13/2003 -0500, you wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>Hi everyone,<br>
<br>
I'm trying to reconstruct the history of my 1933 Wissner concert
grand. It would have lived its entire life in New York City, and
the owner before last was an opera coach for the Metropolitan
Opera. I *think* the piano probably belonged to the Met before
that, but they are unable to confirm -- no records. I am hoping a
tech might remember it or have it in his/her records somewhere.
<br>
<br>
Does anybody know either of the New York City techs who would have made
these markings? (See photo...)<br>
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<a href="http://www.wonderfulhome.info/wissner/wippen3.jpg">http://www.wonderfulhome.info/wissner/wippen3.jpg</a><br>
<br>
It appears that N.N. replaced the wippens in 1971, and Stovi / Stori /
Stoni would have probably done some general work (name signed in pencil
in various locations throughout piano).<br>
<br>
Also, can anyone identify the manufacturer of this wippen for me?<br>
<br>
I'd appreciate any leads. Thanks!<br>
<br>
Peace,<br>
Sarah<br>
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