Category:Charles Kelly and Co.

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References[edit]

  • Dr. Robert J. Allan, B.Sc., Ph.D., M.Inst.P. (2006-2022) Reed Organs in England - A comprehensive study of reed organs in England, Scotland and Wales., Reed Organs in England (scorpion-engineering.co.uk/FreeReed/organ_book)
    • "Charles Kelly and Co. (c.1855-1906)"
      "​Kelly and Co. of London are listed in the Database of British Organ Builders as piano dealers, harmonium makers to the Royal Family and musical auctioneers. Instruments were supplied to Queen Victoria. They are also referred to as Makers of harmoniums to Her Majesty and the late Imperial Family of France as on the above name labels. Quite an honour either way! The firm was successively based at 11 Charles Street, Cavendish Square, London in 1878, but with showrooms which he referred to as his ``pianoforte bazaar at 10-12 Charles Street, Berners Street, Middlesex Hospital, London. ",
      "      ​Charles Kelly held a joint patent with C. Laurent reference number 41 in 1867 for a Swell action. He died in 1873. "
  • "C.Laurent (1859-86)"
    "​F. Constant Laurent (b.1824) had a steam factory at 7 Paradise Place, London and showrooms at 85 High Street, Marylebone c.1878. He is listed in the 1881 Census as being a harmonium maker with four employees, married and born in France. He had a son also called Constant Laurent (b.1867). Trade ads noted: harmonium and anglo-organ manufacturer, established 1859. ",
    "​On 13/8/1861 the London Gazette had the following notice: The Partnership hitherto existing between Charles D'Holande and Constant Laurent, Harmonium Makers, of no.7 Grotto Passage, High Street, Marylebone, has been this day dissolved by mutual consent. Signed this 10th day of August, 1861. Charles D'Holande. Constant Laurent ",
    "​Laurent probably built a large number of instruments for other manufacturers including Charles Kelly. He held a joint patent with Charles Kelly no. 41 in 1867 for a Swell action. The firm was still listed in the London directory of 1882, but sold to Frederick Mesnage in 1886 or '87. "

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