The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-10-10
& SONS GRAND

Ware Rooms, No. 652, Broadway, New York.
CHICKERING & SONS Grand. sousrs
" and Upright PIANO FORTES are now, as
they ever have been, considered the best in Anne
RIGA, having been awarded
SIXTY-FIVE PRIZE MEDALS,
Of which fourteen were received in the months of
September and October, 1866, and First Premi
ums over all competitors at the different princi-
pal Fairs in this country, and the prize medal at
|. T THE WORLDS FAIR, LONDON.
THALBURGs OPINION,
81 consider Chckering & Sons Pianos beyond
comparison the best have seen in America -.
rs. THALBERG."
Chairman of Jury on Musical Instruments, :"
Among the chief points of excellence of the
Chickering Pianos, of which speak the renowned
artists in their congratulatory testimonials to the
Messrs. Chickering, are the greatest possible
with a rare brilliancy, clearness, and perfect
evenness throughout the entire scale; and, above
all, surprising duration of sound, the pure and
sympathetic quality of which never changes un-
der the most delicate powerful touch.
During the past forty three years this firm has
manufactured THREE THOUSAND PIANOS,
in the construction of which they have introduced
every known and valuable Improvement. They
have invariably been selected and used by all of
the worlds acknowledged artists who have visited
this country professionally, both for private and
public use. } +
THALBERG.
81 consider Chiekering d Sons Pianos beyond
comparison the best have seen in America"
GOTTSCHALK.
81 consider Chickering Sons Pianos superior
| to any in the world.
"They are unrivaled for their singing qualities
and for the harmonious roundness of their tone.
There is perfect homogeniety throughout all the
| registers The upper notes are remarkable for a
and rift toh 7 do I'D
other instrument, while tn base is distinguished
for power without harshness, and for msgnif-
cent sorority" 40
POZNANSKI.
"During the past eight years have constantly
played upon the justly celebratrd Erard Pianos;
yours are ths only instruments tn at have found,
! either here or in Europe, to equal them in al
points of excellence
| Watson's Art Journal, of November ii, 1852
| says: "Madame Abel performed on the new Chick
| ering Grand, which took the Gold Medal at the
| Fair of the Massachusetts, Charitable Mechanics
Association, held at Boston last month.
SIT IS THE MODEST lNsrRUMENr WE EVER HEARD
| IN CONCERT ROOM"
1t may be satisfactory to our patrons and friends
among the public at large to state that testimo-
mails have been received from all the leading art
lists who have visited are now residing in the
United States, few of whose names, besides the
above, we append: er5
Leo. De Meyer, R. Hoffman, a
M. Strakosch, Alfred Jael, a4
Gustav Satter, Julien,
H. Sanderson, j. Benedict, ,.e
Arthur Napoleon,
AND MANY OTHERS.
CARD t
1t iswith feelings of pride as American ,nanufac-
| turers. that we publish the following testimoni-
ais, which have been received by us recently:
European Testimonials.
I.f sod d,yrsn0 fho NJ
LONDON, July, IS, 1856.
Messrs. CHIcKsRING SoNs-Gents: l have
much pleasure in inclosing document signed by
the first composers, musicians and professors in
Europe. l held your Pianos in such high esti-
nation wide my certifcate) that felt it my du-
ty to take one of them with me to Europe to as
certain the opinion of my professional brethren.
The inclosed certificate will prove how unani-
ward, at the same time, letter received from
my friend Mr.. Colard, which am sure must be
gratifying to you.
have the honor to be, gentlemen, yours very
truly,
JAMES NJ. .WEHLI
LONDON, Jan. IA, 1886.
james M. Wehli, Esq:
| Ny DEAR SIR: have great pleasure in asking
you to convey to Messrs. Chickering the express
sien of my highest approval of their instrument.
1t is, l consider, not erely the best instrument
of America, manufacture that l have tried, but
one of the finest Grand Pianofortes that has ever
Chickering may we'll be proud of having turned
out from their mandatory an instrument which
for touch, quality; power and workmanship it
would be very difficult to surpass in any part of
the wide world.
Dear Sir, very sincerely yours,
CHARLES D. 'COLLARD.
Firm of Collard & Cellard, Piano-forte Manu-
faeturers, London.
JAMES NJ. WEHLI, ESQ:
My Dear Sir-As you are going back to the
United States, mus. beg you to remember me
kindly to the Messrs. Chickering. Tell them |
was delighted with their Grand Piano-Forte-as
good an instrument, think, seas ever turned
out, both IN touch and tone.
Wishing you, &C.,
| remain ever truly,
H. +. BROADWooD,
Firm of l. Broadwood d Sons, Piano Forte
Manufacture s, London.
:, LONDON, July 20, 1866.
Messrs. Chickering Dc Sons:
GENTS: have just been invited by Messrs Col
lard to try Grand Piano-forte manufactured by
you, and have no hesitation in indorsing the
opinion of my old friend, Mr.. G. D. Colard, viz.
That it is the finest instrument ever played on
Believe me, gentlemen, most faithfully yours,
5 J. l.. HATTON.
Testtnaonials from the most distinguished Artists
in Europe to Msssrs. Chickering Dc Sons:
LONDON, July rs, 1866
Having played upon Piano-forte made by
Messrs. Chckering Il Sons, of Boston and New
York; have much pleasur in testifying to its
general excellence.
For sweetness and brilliancy of tone, delicacy
of touch, and magnificent power for concert pur-
poses, | consider it really GRAND PIANo-FoRrR
| and DRGIDBY THE BEST I HAvB SEEN OF AMETIcAN
MANUFACTURE. ~
Arabella Goddard, Giulo Regondi,
G.. A. Osborne, Alfred Jaell,
W. Kuhe, Lindsay Sloper,
Jules Bendict, J. Moscheles, 3 .i'a
M. w. Balfe, Professor of Conser-
Chas. Halle vatoire de Leipzig.
Brinley Richards. S. Arthur Chapel,
Rene Fayarger, Director of Monday
Sydney Smith, Concerts, London. 4
Certificate from Herr Carl ReiuacLa S,leeaaa. 10