Cramer Collection

Advert for Harrods piano sale 1919
Selection of bargain pianos, prices start at 148 gns for a Cramer Baby Grand in rosewood to a Chappell upright Boudoir Grand at 64 gns. 1919

Handkerchief, Düsseldorf, c. 1876. Creator: Cramer, A & C. Handkerchief, Düsseldorf, c. 1876. Creator: Cramer, A & C
Handkerchief, Dusseldorf, c. 1876

Large family group by front entrance of Oddington House
A large family group by the front entrance of Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. The children's nurse stands on the far left and a pair of very fine perambulators are ready

Magnificent doors of the Tower at Hampton Court, Leominster
Standing outside the magnificent wooden doors of the Tower at Hampton Court (Hampton Court Castle), Leominster, Herefordshire. L-R Mme de Cramer, Blanche Marion Talbot Rice, E de Cramer. Date: 1932

Cramer Pianos Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for J. B. Cramer & Co. Ltd, London based sellers of musical instruments. The image showcases a fine Cramer piano. Date: circa 1922

Jazz Age 1920s 20s Twenties Berlin Theatre Revue
Jazz, Age, 1920s, 20s, twenties, Berlin, Theatre, revue, stage, Trude, Hesterberg, La, Jana, Paul, Cramer, cabaret, nightlife, Herman, Haller, Admiralspalast, entertainment, An, Aus, Die, history

Some of the stars in An Aus Die, Admiralspalast, Berlin 192
Some of the stars in Herman Haller's An Aus Die, Admiralspalast, Berlin 1927 including Curt Foss, Alice Hechy, Erwin Hartung, Steffi Bissing, Kurt Lilien, Lucie Rosenfield, Trude Hesterburg

La Boulangere Polka by Max Fruhling
Promotional music sheet for La Boulangere Polka by Max Fruhling on airs from Offenbachs music in La Boulangere. The English version was first produced at the Globe Theatre, 16 April 1881

Months of the year. December
The coming of Santa Claus at Christmas heralds a happy time of the year. Artist: Rie Cramer Date: circa 1926

Months of the year. November
An old woman gathering firewood to keep warm as winter draws near. Artist: Rie Cramer Date: circa 1926

Months of the year. April
Dancing nymph and swallows represent the coming of Spring. Artist: Rie Cramer Date: circa 1926

Months of the year. March
Mother & son wrapped up in the traditionally stormy month of March. Artist: Rie Cramer Date: circa 1926

Months of the year. February
Carnival, a festive season occuring just before Lent, usually during February. Artist: Rie Cramer Date: circa 1926

Months of the year. January
Baby coming to Earth, representing the New Year. Artist: Rie Cramer Date: circa 1926

Children snowballing in a winter scene. Artist: Rie Cramer Date: circa 1920

Joyous Days. Rie Cramer. Susan sits at the mirror. From postcard series Joyous Days published by Humphrey Milford. Date: 1922

Autumn leaves by Rie Cramer
A little girl dressed in a green dress chasing the autumn leaves falling from trees. Date: c.1925

Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) Archbishop of Canterbury (1533-56) from
STC196067 Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) Archbishop of Canterbury (1533-56) from Receuil des Estampes, representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations existantes

Unknown Gentleman with a Mineral Specimen, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
450167 Unknown Gentleman with a Mineral Specimen, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 67.2x63.3 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; (add.info.: Johann Andreas Cramer)

Some of the performers in Herman Hallers Achtung! Welle, Admiralspalast, Berlin 1926 including Max Ehrlich, Louis Kalinger and Alice Hechy, Alice Hechy and Berti Kutshchera

Masthead of The Sketch, October 1914
Masthead showing British Marine watching a distant German Cavalry Patrol on a Belgian Road. And also four adverts for; Ronuk Sanitary Polish, Shoolbreds bedsteads, bedding, and quilts

Portrait of the composer Wilhelm Cramer (1746-1799), 1794. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Johann Baptist Cramer (1771-1858), 1835. Private Collection

Branch fig tree Ficus carica metamorphosis fig sphinx
Branch of a fig tree (Ficus carica) with metamorphosis of fig sphinx (Pachylia ficus), and Pachylia syces moth, Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der

John Baptist Cramer / Oval
JOHN BAPTIST CRAMER German-English pianist and composer Date: 1771 - 1858

John Baptist Cramer
JOHN BAPTIST CRAMER English pianist and composer, born in Germany; founder of Cramer & Co, music publishers (1824) Date: 1771 - 1858

Title Page for The mountain spirit or the stone bridal bed, De berggeest of het steenen bruidsbed A. Cramer, Amsterdam, 1815

against rock sleeping woman, Hermanus Fock, 1815

De Uitlandsche Kapellen
Plate 93 taken from De Uitlandsche Kapellen by Pieter Cramer, 1721-1776

Papilio hyllus
Plate 93 taken from De Uitlandsche Kapellen by Pieter Cramer, 1721-1776

Music cover, Honeymoon Polka
A contented couple on their honeymoon on a music cover for the Honeymoon Polka, composed by John J Blockley. Date: circa 1860

Tam O Shanter Galop, music sheet
Tam O Shanter gallops across the bridge on his horse to escape the witches, on the cover of this music sheet, containing the Tam O Shanter Galop with music by Thomas Browne

Ivanhoe Polka, music sheet
Cover design for a music sheet of the Ivanhoe Polka, by Thomas Browne, depicting two medieval horsemen in armour on the bank of a river in the moonlight, based on the novel by Sir Walter Scott

Wilhelm Cramer
WILHELM CRAMER German-English violinist

Franz Cramer
FRANZ CRAMER German-English musician

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"Cramer: A Legacy of Elegance and Entertainment" Step back in time to the year 1919, where an advert for Harrods piano sale showcases the timeless beauty pianos. Known for their exquisite craftsmanship and melodious tones, Cramer pianos were a symbol of sophistication and refinement. In another glimpse into history, a large family group gathers by the front entrance of Oddington House. As they pose for a photograph, one can't help but imagine the harmonious melodies that might have filled their home courtesy of a Cramer piano. The magnificent doors of the Tower at Hampton Court in Leominster stand tall and proud, mirroring the grandeur associated with Cramer pianos. These instruments were not just musical treasures; they were also works of art that added elegance to any space they graced. Fast forward to the vibrant Jazz Age of the 1920s in Berlin. The city's theatre revues come alive with energy as performers take center stage amidst glitz and glamour. Amongst them are some stars featured in "An Aus Die" at Admiralspalast – captivating audiences with their talent while accompanied by none other than a resplendent Cramer piano. Max Fruhling's enchanting composition "La Boulangere Polka" fills concert halls across Europe, its lively notes dancing off keys meticulously crafted by skilled artisans at Cramer. Whether it was December or November when this delightful tune echoed through homes, these pianos brought joy all year round. As we reflect on different months throughout history – April showers bringing May flowers or February's winter chill giving way to budding romance – one thing remains constant: Cramer pianos stood as steadfast companions through life's changing seasons. So let us celebrate this legacy that spans decades - from an advert enticing customers during Harrods' piano sale in 1919 to capturing hearts on stages across Berlin in 1920.