New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-11
American Pianos in Europe.

The reputation of American Piano-FOyte
makers is rapidly spreading all over the
world. 1t Is acknowledged generally that in
point Of thoroughness of make, and in quality
Of tone and touch, the American pianos are with
out superiors the continent OF Europe, having
in the last few ycars completely dstanced all rival, or
competitors. This reputation first made in 1851,
when Chickering Sons exhibited their fine Grand
Pianos, and took the medal al the Worlds Fair in Lon
dom and Europeans for the first time the entire
adopt, and which the European makers pronounced a
vast improvement. This first introduced the express
sion, MADE on the American pan"
The following letter from our Consul General at Flor.
ence Italy-thc Hon I. Bieelow Lawrenee-will show
how the Chickering Pianos are estimated there:
US Consulate GENERAL FOR ITALY,
FLORENCE Ju.y 81, lctO.
GENTLEMEN: II has been my intention for several
weeks past to write you respecting the Grand PIANO
Forte Purchased ~ YOU last year. but my Official duties
dur ne the present have been constant and
unrcmittng 10 leave me but little time for other cor
respoudence.
Owing 10 several delays both in America, before
leaving NewYork. and in Italy alter reaching Geneva
the instrument did not reach hero until October, al
though IL left Boston in April being consequently some
SIX months in transit. Notwithstanding these frequent
handling 10 which II was subjected through the runner
damage being the breaking off Of few inches oil The
molding from the Id. which WAS easily repaired
The interior was in perfect order. During TIE
Winter n used BY several Of the best poe'sona
and amateur artists here (scGTcely one OF whom had
ever previously American panoiortel ana met
with unqualified praise both for the cearness fgl
and richness Of ia tone. The greatest surprise
has been manifested that such an instrument could he
made In America, scarcely dissenting voice beng
raised AGAINST is superiority over the Instruments OF
Efari. BroadyoOd and the most celebrated European
makers
One Of the ,est performers upoa II was Senor Scam
bati the fnyorie pupil Of Li'a now quite Young map
but who 10 the opinion of the hes, judges bids hir 20
rival II not 90 excel his famous master lie played AT
my house upon several occasions and could not conceal
his pleasure telling several times that he lad never
PLAYED upon piano which ~ az r'spccs be considered
It's equal aud assured that lie felt confident that
Llsil would fully agree in all thaI be ssid II he could
but try H. c,,,,-,
So mr A. am aware, mine j. the only "ChickeTng
pianoiorie in Italy and II gives me uneigned gratih
cation 10 send yuu this most satisfactory report aud -
announce 20 you how highly 1t Is esteemed by the best
iuda - IN this ngdom. With tho increasing comiau'
iciiOn between the United States and Italy trust
before long 10 sec rather 10 hear many OF your al
mirabe pianos In this musical and and feel confident
that they only require be known 10 have large ae
lnand created ior them here.
With my compliments and Kind regards. remain
Your friend and obedieut servant
r. BIGELow LswRsscr
Mcssrs ChickoFing & Sons. Boston.