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A truly collectible pre-civil war antique! Manufactured in Boston in 1850, is this Woodward & Brown Square Grand with ornate rosewood case. Serial number #3493 Serious offers considered! The Woodward & Brown Piano Company was established in Boston in 1843 by Isaac Woodward & John Brown. Their first factory was located at 293 Washington Street, but due to their great success they continued to expand and moved to 387 Washington Street in 1860. In 1885, the firm moved again to larger factories at 175 Washington then yet again in 1895 to 200 Tremont Street. The firm was known for building extremely high quality square grand pianos during the 19th Century, with a handful of upright models also available in the 1870’s. Woodward & Brown was known for building extremely high quality, expensive pianos, and they were well respected in the industry. These pianos are extremely rare, as the Pierce Piano Atlas confirms that they made their last pianos in 1871. |
