Grand piano have been only built up to 1971 and not one since, so the major production
consisted of upright pianos.Output: 740 Pianos a year
The Swiss piano building school was founded in 1973 under the same roof. 1986 the
school moved to company Sabel-Rorschach
1953 Mod.115
ca. 1905
1922
Swiss Piano building school was founded in:
1973
Hermann,Emil
Jacobi
1852-1928
PIANO FACTORY BURGER & JACOBI 1882-1991
For more information about:
BURGER & JACOBI
HISTORY, FAMILY TREE & SERIAL NUMBERS Etc.
go further down the page.
Images inside burger & jacobi piano factory have been photographed by myself: Emanuel Rey ( 1978 - 1980 )
Johannes Brahms
1833-1897
*Key dates
Numbers
Upright/Grand
production etc.
production etc.
family tree.
family tree.
AG Piano factory Biel-Switzerland
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Born: 17...
Heinrich Burger and
married in 17... to
"Magdalena Furer"
Born: 17...
Heinrich Burger and
married in 17... to
"Magdalena Furer"
Born; 1791
Heinrich,Christian,Johann
Jacobi
Heinrich,Christian,Johann
Jacobi
Heinrich C.J.Jacobi
german piano builder from Walthershausen/Türingen-
Germany immigrated to
Switzerland in 1840
german piano builder from Walthershausen/Türingen-
Germany immigrated to
Switzerland in 1840
Heinrich Son.
Born:1842
Christian Burger
from Emmenthal-Switzerland and later
marries:
"Klara Reimann"
Born:1842
Christian Burger
from Emmenthal-Switzerland and later
marries:
"Klara Reimann"
Heinrich C.J.Jacobi
working in Thun-
Switzerland as a
piano builder
working in Thun-
Switzerland as a
piano builder
Heinrich,Christian J.Son
Born:1852
"Hermann,Emil Jacobi"
Born:1852
"Hermann,Emil Jacobi"
Christian Daughter
Born: 18....?
" Lina Burger"
Born: 18....?
" Lina Burger"
Christian Burger
he had already founded a
piano workshop in Burgdorf-Bern Switzerland
he had already founded a
piano workshop in Burgdorf-Bern Switzerland
Christian Son
Born: 1874
"Ernst Burger"
Born: 1874
"Ernst Burger"
Christian Burger
moving to a new and
larger workshop in
Biel-Switzerland
moving to a new and
larger workshop in
Biel-Switzerland
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Heinrich,Christian,Johann
Jacobi
Heinrich,Christian,Johann
Jacobi
Grand Mod #........?
Upright Mod #........?
Upright Mod #........?
No dates are available for this section!
" Hermann Jacobi history"
Trade:
He leans and studies the piano building trade from his father.
Marriage to:
The daughter of piano builder Cristian Burger
" Lina"
Hi established:
BernerStaffers & Industry chamber,Handcraftsociety and was Chairman of the Swiss Piano factory owner association.
" Hermann Jacobi history"
Trade:
He leans and studies the piano building trade from his father.
Marriage to:
The daughter of piano builder Cristian Burger
" Lina"
Hi established:
BernerStaffers & Industry chamber,Handcraftsociety and was Chairman of the Swiss Piano factory owner association.
About 1880-1882
Christian Burger resettled
the piano factory to
Madretsch-Biel and was
joined by his son-in-law
Hermann E.Jacobi.
That's how the brandname "Burger & Jacobi " began.
Christian Burger resettled
the piano factory to
Madretsch-Biel and was
joined by his son-in-law
Hermann E.Jacobi.
That's how the brandname "Burger & Jacobi " began.
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ca.1905
1917 Mod. 111b
Mod. 111
1926 Mod. ?
1926 Mod.11d
1948 Mod. ?
Sketch of:
Mod: 115
1961
Hight: 91cm
Hermann Emil first son:
Born 1887
"Hermann,Heinrich,
Christian Jacobi"
Born 1887
"Hermann,Heinrich,
Christian Jacobi"
1888 Johannes Brahms had praised there quality and from that time every Burger & Jacobi piano has carried a small plaque to commemorating this fact.
Hermann,E. second son:
Born 1890
"Edwin,Hugo,Hans
Jacobi"
Born 1890
"Edwin,Hugo,Hans
Jacobi"
Hermann,Emil third son:
Born 1892
"Lukas,Werner,Guido
Jacobi"
Born 1892
"Lukas,Werner,Guido
Jacobi"
30 September
The company Burger & Jacobi completed:
" 8000 Pianos"
The company Burger & Jacobi completed:
" 8000 Pianos"
Jurassisch exhibition in Moutier-district of Jura-Switzerland,Burger & Jacobi company receivied the 1price for the highest distinction.
Christian Grandson:
Born 1910
"Hans Burger"
Born 1910
"Hans Burger"
In 1910 the company had altogether 59 employee.
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Grand Mod No: ?....
Upright Mod No: 11b
Upright Mod No: 11b
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Lukas,Werner,Guido son:
Born 19....?
"Prof.Dr.Klaus Jacobi"
Lukas,Werner,Guido son:
Born 19....?
"Prof.Dr.Klaus Jacobi"
The Family company undergoes the best production time, after the first world-war.
And start up to be the flagship of swiss piano manufacturer.
And start up to be the flagship of swiss piano manufacturer.
Upright Mod No. 111
Grand Mod No: 151
Upright Mod No: 11a
Upright Mod No: 11a
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23 March
Christian Burger
23 March
Christian Burger
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14 November
Hermann,Emil Jacobi
14 November
Hermann,Emil Jacobi
16 September
Burger & Jacobi manufactured
25000 pianos.
Burger & Jacobi manufactured
25000 pianos.
The gloomy word economy and second world war, other wood production like radio and gramaphone cabinets have been made to survive the volatility.
Upright Mod No: 126a
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22 August
Ernst Burger
22 August
Ernst Burger
Extensive propaganda spread for the township Biel-Switzerland called:
"Bieler-week"
Over 200 exhibitors have been represented and the first price lottery winning was, one grand piano from Burger & Jacobi
"Bieler-week"
Over 200 exhibitors have been represented and the first price lottery winning was, one grand piano from Burger & Jacobi
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