“The House Of Sound Repute” Colmore Row, Birmingham (and Wolverhampton)
The National Archives in Kew have the company registered in 1935 – further investigation needed to determine how long the Birmingham shop was open. Our guess is until 1939 when war broke out. TBC
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I have a 1936 steck art deco piano with the name priestly Birmingham on it…
I have a piano from them that my grandfather bought at a knock-down price during the war so I assume they were still going into wartime.
I received a Priestly piano as a present from my grandparents in 1947/48 whilst living in Birmingham.
It is now out here with me in France and about to be given to a neighbour for their musical grandchildren to enjoy.
I think about £70 was paid for it and that it was second hand. I have had hours of enjoyment from playing this piano and it still sounds quite pleasant.