R. Donaldson & Son

R. DONALDSON & SON, Pianoforte and Music Sellers, 132, Hope Street, Glasgow.

    The musical world of Glasgow is very adequately catered for by the above old and justly celebrated firm. The business was founded in the year 1864 by late R. Donaldson, and is at present carried on by his son under the above title. The business is a very important and representative one, enjoying a valuable patronage from the opulent classes resident in the City and the West of Scotland.

    Mr. Donaldson’s fine premises consist of a large front saloon, displaying a varied selection of pianofortes, organs, harmoniums, and other musical instruments, by all the best makers, such as Collard and Collard, Broadwood, Kirkman, Ralph Allison and Sons, and Neumeyer. The collection is very representative, and shows the whole range of the manufacture of both home and foreign firms.

    The house is also well known as a general music depot, and receives consignments of all the latest music from London weekly. An efficient staff of skilled workmen is maintained for repairing and tuning instruments, both in town and country. The main saloon is fully sixty feet long, and forms a splendid warehouse. In addition to the home department, a large trade is controlled abroad with conspicuous success.

    Mr. Donaldson, in a word, has been extremely successful in maintaining and extending the old reputation of the firm, and in doing this his artistic talents have stood him in good stead. He is very popular in musical circles, and is an accomplished and courteous man of business.

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