25-627: Bechstein is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include: Carl Bechstein , German piano manufacturer who founded C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik Edwin Bechstein (1859-1934), German piano manufacturer and son of Carl Helene Bechstein (1876–1951), German socialite and businesswoman Johann Matthäus Bechstein (1757–1822), German naturalist and forester Ludwig Bechstein (1801–1860), German writer [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with
50-476: A few non-UK companies, hold about 800 warrants to the British royal family, with frequent changes. The royal warrant signifies there is a satisfactory trade relation in place between the grantor and the company and that the goods nominated are suitable for supply to the royal household. Within the company, there is a nominated person called the grantee. That person is in all respects responsible for all aspects of
75-469: A more formalised system of recognition. Under a royal warrant, the Lord Chamberlain appointed tradespeople as suppliers to the royal household. The printer William Caxton was one of the first recipients of a royal warrant when he became the king's printer in 1476. One of the early monarchs to grant a warrant was King Charles II of England . A royal warrant sent a strong public signal that
100-639: A piano craftsman, before he became an individual piano maker. His first pianos were made for other companies. From 1844 to 1848 he worked in Dresden for a local piano maker, then moved to Berlin and worked at Klavierfabrik Perau in Behrenstraße 56. In 1849 he worked as a hired contractor for piano makers in Paris. Back in Berlin he worked again for Klavierfabrik Perau in 1852-53. The C. Bechstein piano factory
125-628: A supplier to the Queen. Many other mansions and salons in London were following the royal example. Several British embassies across the world acquired Bechstein pianos to replace lesser instruments. Also in 1885, Bechstein opened a branch in London, that eventually grew to become their largest showroom and dealership in Europe, and then, a few years later, opened showrooms in Paris, and in St. Petersburg. In London
150-728: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Carl Bechstein Friedrich Wilhelm Carl Bechstein (1 June 1826 – 6 March 1900) was the maker of C. Bechstein pianos and the founder of C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik . Carl Bechstein was born on 1 June 1826 in Gotha , in Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (now Thuringia ). He studied and worked in France and England as
175-453: The coat of arms or the heraldic badge of the royal personage as appropriate. Underneath the coat of arms will usually appear the phrase "By Appointment to..." followed by the title and name of the royal customer, and then what goods are provided. No other details of what is supplied may be given. The granting of royal patronage or royal charter was practised across Europe from the early Medieval period . Initially, however, royal patronage
200-447: The surname Bechstein . If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bechstein&oldid=1028650916 " Categories : Surnames German-language surnames Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description
225-471: The 1870s through 1914 brought Bechstein their most dramatic increase in sales. In 1885 Bechstein first supplied a piano to Queen Victoria . A gilded art-case piano was first delivered to the Buckingham Palace , then several more Bechstein pianos were delivered to Windsor Castle and to other royal residences. By January 1886 they were among the piano manufacturers holding a Royal Warrant as
250-627: The brand or supplier. In the United Kingdom , grants are usually made by the monarch, spouse, and heir apparent to companies or tradespeople who supply goods and services to individuals in the family. Suppliers continue to charge for their goods and services – a royal warrant of appointment does not imply that they provide goods and services free of charge. The warrant is typically advertised on billboards or company hoardings in British English , letter-heads and products by displaying
275-655: The company spent £100,000 to build Bechstein Hall . adjacent to its London showroom at 36-40 Wigmore Street. It opened on 31 May 1901. Between 1901 and 1914, C. Bechstein was the largest piano dealership in London. At that time, Bechstein was the official piano maker for the Tsars of Russia , the royal families of Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Austria and Denmark, and other royalty and aristocracy. The list of royal clients of Bechstein may be found on
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#1732780273656300-699: The death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in April 2021, warrants issued in his name became void. However, warrant holders are permitted to continue to use the Royal Arms and the legend after the death of a grantor, usually for up to two years. The same occurred upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II , and upon the Prince of Wales becoming king in September 2022. In May 2024, King Charles III and Queen Camilla granted their first royal warrants of appointment of
325-577: The death of Queen Elizabeth II, warrants issued in her name can continue to be used for up to two years. Technically, however they are void and warrants do not automatically transfer across to the next sovereign. Warrants are currently granted by the King , the Queen and the Prince of Wales . Warrants issued by the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother automatically expired no later than 2007, five years after her death. Upon
350-484: The endorsements by Franz Liszt and Hans von Bülow, Bechstein pianos became a staple at many concert halls, as well as in private mansions. By that time three piano makers became established as the industry leaders across the world: Bechstein, Blüthner and Steinway & Sons . In 1880 the second piano factory was opened in Berlin, and the third factory was opened in 1897 in Berlin Kreuzberg. The years from
375-423: The examples of Broadwood and Bechstein . Dissertation Berlin 2006. Online-Version Royal Warrant of Appointment (United Kingdom) Royal warrants of appointment have been issued since the 15th century to those who supply goods or services to a royal court or certain royal personages. The warrant enables the supplier to advertise the fact that they supply to the royal family , thereby lending prestige to
400-693: The granting of 2,000 warrants. Since 1885, an annual list of warrant holders has been published in The London Gazette . Food and drink manufacturers have been some of the most important warrant holder suppliers to the palace. High-profile food and beverage suppliers with a royal warrant include Cadbury ; Twinings of London; Bollinger ; Fortnum & Mason ; Heinz ; Tanqueray ; Gordon & Co and Schweppes . Non-food suppliers with royal warrants include Aston Martin ; Land Rover ; Jaguar cars ; Boots ; Axminster Carpets ; Paragon China ; The Irish Linen Company and Yardley of London . After
425-448: The grantor, who may sign it; the grantor is empowered not to accept the committee's decision—the final decision whether to grant a warrant is personal. Some royal warrants have been held for more than a hundred years. Goods need not be for the use of the grantor; for example, cigarettes were bought for the use of guests of the royal family, though these warrants were cancelled in 1999 as a matter of public policy on smoking. For business,
450-441: The holder supplied goods of a quality acceptable for use in the royal household, and by inference, inspired the confidence of the general public. At a time when product quality was a public issue, a royal warrant imbued suppliers with an independent sign of value. By the 18th century, mass market manufacturers such as Josiah Wedgwood and Matthew Boulton , recognised the value of supplying royalty, often at prices well below cost, for
475-534: The new reign. According to The Guardian , William, Prince of Wales will grant warrants from 2025. Royal warrants are awarded to only tradesmen , such as carpenters, engravers, cabinet makers, dry-cleaners, and even chimney sweeps. Some are well-known companies; many are not. The professions, employment agencies, party planners, the media, government departments, and "places of refreshment or entertainment" (such as pubs and theatres) do not qualify. As of May 2024 about 750 individuals and companies, including
500-522: The royal warrant. A company must have supplied goods or services to the royal household for five years to become eligible to have its application considered for recommendation. The royal household's buyer then makes their recommendation for inclusion. It then goes in front of the Royal Household Warrants Committee, which is chaired by the Lord Chamberlain , which decides whether to accept the recommendation. It then goes to
525-417: The sake of the publicity and kudos it generated. Royal warrants became keenly sought after and manufacturers began actively displaying the royal arms on their premises, packaging and labelling. By 1840, the rules surrounding the display of royal arms were tightened to prevent fraudulent claims. By the early 19th century, during the reign of Queen Victoria , the number of royal warrants granted rose rapidly with
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#1732780273656550-561: The soundboard of vintage Bechstein pianos made before the Second World War. The list is part of the original Bechstein trademark logo, it can be seen under the strings in the center of a piano's soundboard. Carl Bechstein died in Berlin on 6 March 1900 and was buried at the Friedhof II der Sophiengemeinde Berlin . The Bechstein company continued operations under the management of his sons. Between 1900 and 1914 C. Bechstein
575-459: Was founded on 1 October 1853 by Carl Bechstein in Berlin . Carl Bechstein set out to manufacture a piano able to withstand the great demands imposed on the instrument by the virtuosi of the time, such as Franz Liszt . In 1857, Hans von Bülow (Liszt's son-in-law) gave the first public performance on a Bechstein grand piano by performing Liszt's Piano Sonata in B minor in Berlin. By 1870, with
600-517: Was mainly granted to those working in the arts. Royal charters began to replace royal patronage in around the 12th century. The earliest charters were granted to the trade guilds, with the first recorded British royal charter being granted to the Weavers' Company in 1155 by Henry II of England . By the 15th century, the royal warrant of appointment replaced the royal charter in England, providing
625-447: Was one of the leading piano makers in the world with 1100 craftsmen and workers, making five thousand pianos per year. Hagen W. Lippe-Weißenfeld: Das Klavier als Mittel politischer Distinktion im Zusammenhang mit der Entwicklung des Klavierbaus in London und Berlin an den Beispielen Broadwood und Bechstein. The piano as medium for political distinction in connection with the development of piano manufacturing in London and Berlin based on
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