Conrad Narvesen: An Early New York Piano Maker From Norway
Conrad Narvesen founded his piano enterprise in 1847 in New York, and operated his company as a sole proprietor until eventually he became a naturalized citizen in 1860.
In 1861 he becomes companion with Ihlseng and Lindsted and the business reorganizes as Ihlseng, Narvesen & Lindsted.
Lars G. Ihlseng was from Norway, who was a piano vendor in advance of going into a short partnership with Narvesen.
Lindsted withdrew just two a long time later in 1863. The agency reorganized as Ihlseng & Narvesen and they only survived a calendar year together which finished by the conclude of 1864.
Now functioning by yourself, Narvesen was later joined by his son in 1869, and they labored alongside one another until eventually 1877.
Narvesen, when all over again doing work by itself, was joined by new companions in 1880 to kind Narvesen, Bergmann & Haugaard.
In 1881, Richard M. Walters purchases Narvesen’s piano business. Walters was an trader who also owned a retail organization and an auction organization. Narvesen, Bergmann & Haugaard all keep on to get the job done as superintendents for Walters in their respective departments.
1885 – R.M. Walters moves the firm to a far better site in upstate New York. His organization was effectively known for allowing clients to acquire musical devices in installments.
In 1889, R.M. Walters who was a common character, was generally showcased in musical publications. His photographs depict a handsome and self-confident enterprise man with a well known mustache that turns into a person with his sideburns. He wore well created satisfies normally with a flower in his lapel.
He surrounded himself with other perfectly recognised individuals. His business enterprise manager was William Barton Stone, a perfectly recognised Indianapolis composer of “The Lambs Polka”, “The Souvenirs Track”, “The Drover Waltz”, and the “Parnell Funeral March”. Walters and Stone attended several charitable events, with Stone acting as the parade Sheriff on 1 occasion, and was noted as remaining a extremely superior horseback rider.
Walters passes absent in 1902 from Typhoid fever. He passed away at his brother’s house and kept his health issues mystery until eventually his loss of life. His demise came as a terrific shock to his good friends.
I discover no mention of the organization immediately after 1902, and it was most very likely liquidated at this time.
I discovered an early advert of Narvesen and it is duplicated underneath:
Pianos! Pianos!
CONRAD NARVESEN
Company of
First- Class
PIANO FORTES
71,73 & 75 East 22nd st.,
(Guess. 4th & Lexington Ave) New York.
The undersigned invitations the attention of the general public
And the trade usually to these celebrated instruments of his possess manufacture, built of the greatest seasoned elements, getting all the hottest advancements.
Comprehensive IRON Frame, OVERSTRUNG BASS,
French Grand Motion, Massive Scale.
These piano fortes are not surpassed
For toughness and beauty of finish, sturdiness, purity, electric power and singing high-quality tone.
BY Those people OF ANY MAKER IN THE Nation.
They are warranted for the entire term of 7 several years.
The inspection of the musical general public is respectfully solicited, Liberal Phrases to Dealers, Academics and Clergymen.
Circular value Lists sent upon application.
CONRAD NARVESEN
71, 73, & 75 EAST 22nd St., New York