Attractive Victorian mahogany stool with newly upholstered seat - antique

An attractive Victorian mahogany stool with a newly upholstered seat and four turned legs connected by turned stretchers. This antique stool is ready for use in the home. Sealed by H. Brooks & Co 

Henry Brooks Ltd, London - manufacturer of piano actions, hammer heads, and keyboard parts

In 1810, Henry Brooks founded his company and operated from 31 Lyme Street, Camden, London. Producing high-quality keyboard mechanisms, hammer heads, and piano actions. 

In the early 20th century, in 1920, Brooks merged with Herrburger, another highly regarded piano manufacturer, to become Herrburger Brooks. Operating until 1998 in Long Eaton, London, they exhibited at the British Industries Fair in 1947, and again in 1953. They expanded to Paris, becoming the largest piano manufacturer in Europe. 

In 1965, the company was acquired by Kimball International Inc (formerly Jasper Corporation), which in 1996 sold to Harmony Pianos from Hong Kong.

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