O'Briain Pianos Ireland - Important information, facts, history, and serial numbers for T. G. Payne London upright and grand piano manufacturers. T. & G. Payne were established in London in 1891 and became a limited company around 1906. They had various addresses in Fortress Road, and moved to nearby Kentish Town Road in the early thirties. Their pianos and pianolas are of solid build and have a pleasant rounded tone. They use good quality woods and components in their pianos. Below is an early model Payne with a rich, dark walnut casing. It was originally a pianola, but we have taken out