Chappell 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

Case and fitting department, Chappell & Company's piano works, Belmont Street, Chalk Farm Road, London
530240 Case and fitting department, Chappell & Company's piano works, Belmont Street, Chalk Farm Road, London. Wood engraving 1870; Universal History Archive/UIG

Mule Train, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Mule Train, 1947. By Johnny Lange, Hy Heath, Fred Glickman, featuring Jimmy Miller and the Squadronaires, a band intended to raise morale and entertain the troops during World War II. [Chappell & Co

William Chappell Ballet Dancer Man Bare Chest
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Advert for Chappell Pianos, London
Advert for Chappell Pianos, New Bond Street, London Date: 1907

Calling All Workers
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for Calling All Workers, by English composer Eric Francis Harrison Coates, who can be seen in the main portrait photograph. Date: circa 1940s

Salute The Soldier Music Cover
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for Salute The Soldier, by Eric Coates, specially composed for the National Savings Committee for the Salute The Soldier campaign

Chappell Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Chappell, pianoforte and gramophone salons in London. The image showsa Chappell piano in a fine interior by a fireplace, The choice of the conoisseur. Date: circa 1922

Music cover, Two songs by Irving Berlin
Music cover, two songs with words and music by Irving Berlin, This is the Army Mr Jones, and I Left My Heart at the Stage Door Canteen, from the wartime Warner Bros film, This is the Army. Date: 1942

Music cover, The Punch and Judy Show, words and music by Ben Black Date: 1929

Music cover, The Merveilleuses Lancers, melodies by Hugo Felix, arranged by Leonard Williams Date: 1906

Music cover, The Girl on the Film, Valse, by Albert Sirmay, Gaiety Theatre Musical Play, London Date: 1913

Music cover, The Dancing Mistress Valse, on melodies by Lionel Monckton, arranged by H M Higgs Date: 1912

Music cover, Thinkin about the Wabash, Mae West
Music cover, Thinkin about the Wabash, words by Sammy Cahn and Walter Bullock, music by Jule Styne, sung by Mae West in the Columbia film Tropicana Date: 1943

Music cover, The Third Man film, Harry Lime Theme, based on music composed and arranged by Anton Karas Date: 1949

Music cover, Choo'n Gum, sung by Teresa Brewer, words by Mann Curtis, music by Vic Mizzy, introduced by Richard Attenborough in his Record Rendezvous Date: 1950

Music cover, Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered, lyric by Lorenz Hart, music by Richard Rodgers, featured and broadcast by Billy Cotton and his Band Date: 1941

Music cover, 12th Street Rag, Harry Roy
Music cover, 12th Street Rag, words by Andy Razaf, music by Euday L Bowman, song featured and broadcast by Harry Roy and his Orchestra Date: 1942

Music cover, Oklahoma! by Rodgers and Hammerstein
Music cover, Piano Selection, Oklahoma! by Rodgers and Hammerstein, performed at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London Date: 1947

Music cover, Piano Selection, film version of The Mikado
Music cover, Piano Selection, arranged by Geoffrey Toye, film version of The Mikado by Ws Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan Date: 1939

Music cover, The Night Was Made for Love, by Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach, from the musical The Cat and the Fiddle Date: 1931

Music cover, Robin Hood March, Douglas Fairbanks
Music cover, Robin Hood March, on themes from the film starring Douglas Fairbanks, with music by Victor L Schertzinger Date: 1923

Music cover, The Dubarry Operette in 9 Scenes
Music cover, Piano Selection, Stanley Scott presents The Dubarry, Operette in 9 Scenes, by Paul Knepler and J M Welleminsky, English book by Desmond Carter and Rowland Leigh, music by Carl Millocker

Advert for Chappell & Co.s musical instruments 1875
Adverts for wooden pions and organs. Date: 1875

Presentation to Mr. S. Arthur Chappell, director of the St. James's Hall series of Popular Concerts, receiving a presentation after the thousandth Popular Concert. Date: 1887

Advertisement for Chappell and Cos Pianoforte, Harmonium, and Organ Show Rooms (engraving)
6016539 Advertisement for Chappell and Cos Pianoforte, Harmonium, and Organ Show Rooms (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Venetian song (colour litho)
610762 Venetian song (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venetian song.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Greg Chappell - Australian cricketer Date: 1990s - 2000s

Advertisement, Chappell and Company (engraving)
1622968 Advertisement, Chappell and Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Chappell and Company)

Presentation to Mr Arthur Chappell, at St Jamess Hall, after the Thousandth Popular Concert (engraving)
1050451 Presentation to Mr Arthur Chappell, at St Jamess Hall, after the Thousandth Popular Concert (engraving) by English School

Musical score for The Saturday Half Holiday, words and music by Joseph R W Harding (colour litho)
586617 Musical score for The Saturday Half Holiday, words and music by Joseph R W Harding (colour litho) by Concanen, Alfred (1835-86); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement, 1907 (litho)
5991079 Advertisement, 1907 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement in Souvenir of The Oxford Historical Pageant, Commemoration, 1907 (Cheney)

A New Piano by Chappell and Company (engraving)
1604379 A New Piano by Chappell and Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Piano by Chappell and Company)

Chappell and Co Advertisement (engraving)
1036202 Chappell and Co Advertisement (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chappell and Co Advertisement)

Manhattan Serenade, c1942. Creator: Unknown
Manhattan Serenade, c1942. Music written by Louis Alter in 1928, with lyrics by Harold Adamson in 1942. [Francis, Day & Hunter, Ltd. Robbins Music Corporation, London & New York, ]

Rose O Day (The Filla-Ga-Dusha Song), 1941. Creator: Unknown
Rose O Day (The Filla-Ga-Dusha Song), 1941. Words and music by American Charlie Tobias and Al Lewis, featuring British bandleader Gerald Walcan Bright. [Chappell & Co. Ltd, London & New York, ]

Three Ford V8s at the Sunbac Inter-Club Team Trial, 1935. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 Drop head 1934 3622 cc. Reg. No. BGT407. No: 58. Driver: Chappell, S.L. Centre: Ford V8 Drop head 1934 3622 cc. Reg. No. JH3568. Entry No: 59. Driver: Allott, F

Advert for Chappell & Co. musical instruments 1885
Adverts for iron-framed double overstrung pianoforte and a church or chapel organ, available from Chappell & Co. in New Bond Street, London. Date: 1885

Programme cover, Queens Hall Symphony Concerts, 16 December 1905, vocalist Miss Ada Crossley, Queens Hall Orchestra led by Mr Maurice Sons, conducted by Henry Wood. Date: 1905

Music sheet cover for Erin Go Bragh Quadrille
Music sheet cover for the Erin Go Bragh Quadrille by Charles d Albert (1809-1886), with a view of the Custom House Quay in Dublin, Ireland, at sunset

Music sheet cover, Far, Far, Upon the Sea
A music sheet cover for a song by Henry Russell, Far, Far, Upon the Sea (words by Charles Mackay), from an entertainment entitled Far West, or the Emigrants Progress from the Old World to the New

Prince of Wales Galop, music sheet
Cover design on a music sheet, containing The Prince of Wales Galop, by Charles d Albert. The Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) himself is depicted, wearing ceremonial uniform

The Sorcerer Lancers, by Charles d Albert
Cover for The Sorcerer Lancers, arranged from Arthur Sullivans music by Charles d Albert

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"Chappell: A Melodic Journey through Time and Artistry" Step back in time to the year 1919, where Harrods piano sale advert echoes harmoniously with the promise of musical delights. Trinity College of Music at Mandeville Place, London becomes a sanctuary for aspiring musicians seeking their melodic destiny. In this captivating tale, we encounter William Chappell, a ballet dancer whose bare chest exudes passion and dedication to his craft. As we delve deeper into the enchanting world of Chappell, we discover an advertisement for Chappell Pianos in bustling London - a testament to their commitment to excellence. The rhythm intensifies as "Calling All Workers" resounds from every corner, uniting souls through its powerful melody. We pay homage to our brave soldiers with "Salute The Soldier, " reminding us that music has the power to heal and unite even in times of turmoil. As we flip through vibrant music covers adorned with artistry and elegance, two songs by Irving Berlin captivate our senses. Our hearts sway along with "The Punch and Judy Show, " while "The Merveilleuses Lancers" transports us back to an era filled with grace and sophistication. But it is "The Girl on the Film Valse" that truly captures our imagination - its whimsical notes painting vivid pictures in our minds. And who could forget "The Dancing Mistress Valse"? Its enchanting rhythm invites us onto the dance floor as we surrender ourselves completely to its spellbinding allure. Through these glimpses into history's symphony, Chappell reveals itself as more than just a name; it embodies a legacy woven intricately into the tapestry of music's evolution. From pianos that resonate melodies deep within our souls to dancers who bring them alive on stage – Chappell remains an enduring symbol of artistic brilliance throughout generations.