Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-05-16
T. GILBERT & CO
PL3NO FORTE MANUFACTURERS,
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PL3N'O FORTE MANUFACTURERS,
Entrance to UorkShop 400, Harcr0om 400, Washington
Street, Boston. nert building North Of Washington Bank
rI,IlE partner above firm il, with single
ton the oldest Piano Forte Manufacturer in Boston, and
of the old firm of sCurner Gilbert" The instruments Of
rer 4 Gilbert 393 "sT Gilbert" and ct Gilbert & 20
and 4o6 Washington Street," too well known through.
this country need any commentator. further than
that The T. Gilbert is still actively and constantly engaged
experimenting the business, assisted by his partner n
Saod, who is also personally devoted 10 H. This IL
sumed will be sufficient TO secure the confidence OF all Their
friends.
They have all the ies getting up their work in the
possible manner and the least possible a. which
work be nehaving connected with their anuio
steam engine to facilitate oil those parts winch can DC done
by the aid of machinery.
They also have part Of the work done at The above
nuactoy in the city, and under their own personal Inspection
BY experienced wokmen ony as they employ no apprentice
During the past year. they have made important ms
the Piano Forte Of which they have patented
Horizontal Square Piano Forte, we have an improve
ment by Of which, with the OF pedal, the hammers
made strike enc or two strings at The pleasure the
former combining the soft, Of the Cnrhord w
power of the Grand Piano Forte, without It's Inconvenience
OF size and shape But, having heard frequent Complaints q
Square Piano Forte of its size aud Oh
ections Upright nd Pccoo for other ani Oh
vae these objections we have invented new description m
what of the Pccolo FORM embracing all OF The above Improve
menis, which, with octayes occupies bu; about half
much the floor the and having
important Improvement In the action by which single spng
per- and, the time, of hearing with equal The
hammer and key TO their gnitk return after lite
blow IL srck-hus making the action Of the Keys susceptible u
the most rapid execution that any DESIRE
Lowest prices OF the above, from $500 10 500 Common
square rano fortes oil various paers win all the other M
provements, from 500 10 S400
In view OF all these facts and their experience ts,
with the ample testimonials which they have from others they
have hesitation In waanng their instruments COED
he obtained any other mandatory the w0d-
purchasers themselves being judges.
They will in all exchange at their expense, md
from any of the country all such instruments paid TOT
delivery and have been selected by themselves refund b
purchase money the option ofhe purchaser with
in six months Of The time of sale, il the instrument sha not
prove entirely satisfactory.
In order BcsSEss they would further
their customers that they will sell at retl where the cash
accompanies the order, Is paid delivery NJ the n,am
from their shop ut reny IRE cent, below their former ware
prices while, between cash down and credit they VII
make difference than formerly.
Persons ordering Piano foes Of any description and endn:
from S200to $500 with the Order assured that in all re-
specs they shall have good instrument for the money they
send If they apply in person, employ agent TO select M
them.
The subscribers hereby oil who may ror n'
with their orders the publicly eye
apparently intentional neglee failure ff ;m
the letter. And further engage pay ourselves all
the necessary expense for giving publicity each OF u
neglect failure In at least public newspapersuc h
dissatisfied party may select.
And In order to satisfy all who may wish purchase OF Of
entire responsibility and business habits invite
them to write us for reference and will give them such
may be required.
Thus throwing ourselves upon the public, solicit their pat
rOnage. T. GILBERT & co.
Boston, Feb. 9, ls43. lOO-wIy