Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906 [since 1886 (x1906)]

'Musikal.-, Piano- u. Orgel-Handlung' (x1906)

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906-12

'Piano-Handlung' (x1906)

'Piano-, Orgel u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1912)

'Piano-forte-maker' ca. 1843

'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1912

'Piano-Fabrik u. -Handlung' (x1912)

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1890-1906 [since 1800 (xx1890)(x1906)]

'Piano-Handlung' (xx1890)(x1906)

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1912 [since 1881 (x1912)]

'Import von Pianos, Orgeln, Musikinstr. u. Sprechm., auch Fahrrädern' (x1912)

'Musical-Instrument-Maker' ca. 1804-15

'Music Warehouse' ca. 1815

'Piano forte-maker' and tuner ca. 1819-51

107, Summerhill (*1819)(*1821)(*1824)(x1827)(*1830)(**1830)(x1830)(*1832)(x1835), 100, Summer Hill (*1842)(*1845)(y1846), 103, Summer Hill (*1847), 103, Summer Hill (*1849), 100, Summer Hill (*1850)(*1851), Dublin

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1906-12

'Piano-, Möbel- u. Bestandteile-Handlung' (x1906)

'Möbel-Händler, führt auch Pianos' (x1912)

'Pianofabrik u. Instr.-Handlung' (xx1890)

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1842

'Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1906)

'Piano-, Musikinstr.- u. Saiten-Handlung' (x1912)

'Pianobauer u. Stimmer' (xx1890)

'Piano-, Harmonium- u. Orgel-Handlung' (x1906)

CRAMER & Co

Interior view of Music Warehouse and principal Pianoforte Gallery.
The other extensive Show-rooms are at the right, left, and rear of the above, and occupy the rears of 3, 6, and 7, Westmoreland Street, and 40, 41, 42, and 43, Fleet Street, The Industries of Dublin. Historical, statistical, biographical. An account of the leading business men, commercial interests, wealth and growth, 1887, p. 58

BIO-ADV

"Cramer's Great Musical Depot, 4 and 5, Westmoreland Street. — The business, which claims to be the largest pianoforte and music warehouse in Europe, was established in 1801 by Marcus Moses, and certainly, under its present management, is a very thriving; and flourishing affair. The premises are very commodious, and well adapted to the necessities of the business. The stock of instruments to select from is such as cannot be seen elsewhere, and consists of grand, semi-grand, and cottage pianofortes by the most eminent makers — such as Collard & Collard, Erard, Broadwood, Cramer, Hopkinson, Chappell, and all the best-known Continental makers. Cramer & Co. were the originators of the three years' system, which may be considered as one of the greatest boons of this musical age, because it places first-class instruments within the reach of all, even in cases where the mere buying and paying down cash for a piano would be out of the question for a man with a very moderate income. But by this arrangement he may secure a really good instrument at a small quarterly payment, which he can well afford, as, having made provision for it, he would never miss the amount. This firm are sole agents for Ireland for several of the most noted makers, so that their instruments can only be obtained at this house. The proprietors give a written guarantee for the genuineness of the instruments, so that the affairs of the firm are conducted with the strictest integrity. Besides instruments, the firm supply, in a special department, printed music of all kinds. A very large selection is kept in stock, but any piece that does not happen to be in stock is supplied upon the shortest notice to order. The business is carried on withe tact and energy, experienced assistants are employed, and the house is held in high repute all over the country for the uniform excellent quality of their instruments. The gentlemen constituting the firm are well known to be of the highest commercial status, and recognised authorities on the selection of pianos, being highly esteemed by their numerous patrons for their courtesy, and the careful organis.ition of their immense business and the staff employed therein. All orders are executed in the most efficient and satisfactory manner, and with every advantage to the purchaser. The house enjoys a splendid business reputation, and its long establishment, well-sustained good name, and capable present management, all combine to strengthen and enhance the popular confidence and favour in which it is to-ilay so widely and deservedly leid, being, as it is, a credit to the energy of the proprietors, and the imponant trade it so ably represents." Industries of Dublin. Historical, statistical, biographical. An account of the leading business men, commercial interests, wealth and growth, 1887, p. 58

Successors of Marcus MOSES

CRAMER, WOOD & Co (y1861)(x1872)(**1880)(xx1890)(*1893)(*1895)(*1897)(*1903)(*1906)(x1906)(*1909)(*1910)(x1912)

Dublin

'Musikal.-, Piano- u. Orgel-Handlung' (x1906) in Dublin

'Musikal.-, Piano-, Orgel-, Musikinstr.- u. Sprechm.-Handlung' (x1912)

Belfast

'Piano-, Harmonium- u. Musikal.-Handlung' (xx1890)

'Musikal.-, Piano- u. Harmonium-Handlung' (x1906) in Belfast

"CRAMER, WOOD, & CO'S Great Musical Depôt, (the largest in Europa) - 4 & 5 WESTMORELAND-STREET, DUBLIN.
PIANOFORTES, HARMONIUMS, AMERICAN ORGANS, &c. (over 1,000 to select from, by the best London makers), on Sale, Hire, or on C. and Co.'s celebrated Three Years' System. A large stock of Second-hand Pianofortes now on Sale at nearly 4 of original cost." Zozimus, 13/07/1872, p. 112

17-19-21, Castle Place (**1880), 17-19, Castle Place (xx1890)(x1906), Belfast

London, England, U.K.

CRANE & Sons Ltd.

Branches of a 'Pianoforte-maker' ca. 1906-21

Belfast

'Musikal.- u. Instrumenten-Handlung' (x1906)

'Musikal.-, Piano-, Orgel- u. Musikinstr.-Handlung' (x1912) in Belfast

Cork

'Musikal.-, Piano-, Orgel-, Musikinstr.-u. Sprechm.-Handlung' (x1912)

Dublin

'Musikal.- u. Instrumenten-Handlung' (x1906) in Dublin & Belfast

'Piano- u. Harmonium-Handlung' (x1906)

Pianoforte-maker and/or pianoforte dealer ca. 1890-1912 [since 1861 (x1906)(x1912)]

'Musikal.- u. Pianohandlung' (xx1890)

'Musikal.-, Piano- u. Orgel-Handlung' (x1906)

'Musikal.-, Piano- u. Orgel-Handlung, auch Reparateur u. -Stimmer' (x1912)

(*1903): 'Annuaire des artistes et de l'enseignement dramatique et musical', 1903, p. 1103-1110 (gallica.bnf.fr)

(*1906): 'Annuaire des artistes et de l'enseignement dramatique', 1906, p. 1091-1100 (gallica.bnf.fr)

(x1906): 'Weltadressbuch der gesammten Musikinstrumenten-Industrie', 1906, Armagh p. 374, Belfast p. 377-378, Cork p. 392, Dublin p. 396, Enniskillen p. 399, Galway p. 401, Peel p. 474 (digital.sim.spk-berlin.de)

(*1909): 'Annuaire des artistes et de l'enseignement dramatique et musical', 1909, p. 1105-1113 (gallica.bnf.fr)

(*1910): 'Annuaire des artistes et de l'enseignement dramatique et musical', 1910, p. 1144-1153 (gallica.bnf.fr)

(*1921): 'The Music Trade Directory', Volume 32, 1921

(y1921): 'Guys Cork Almanach, 1921', p. 201 (CorkPastAndPresent.ie)

(¹): 'Histoire de piano de 1700 à 1950', Mario Pizzi, 1983

(²): 'Makers of the Piano 1700-1820' and 'Makers of the Piano 1820-1860', Martha Novak Clinkscale, 1993