David Theomin

David Theomin

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David Theomin was a wealthy Dunedin businessman known for his success in the piano importation industry, specifically through his company Dresdin Piano Company, which catered to affluent families in the early 20th century. He commissioned the grand Olveston mansion, designed by architect Ernest George, to showcase his family's wealth and taste.

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David Theomin was a Bristol-born businessman who commissioned the design of Olveston.

Building history: Heritage and majesty of Dunedin’s Olveston celebrated in new book
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-21
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David Theomin was a Dunedin businessman who built the mansion Olveston.

Photographer Jane Ussher’s tribute to the ‘remarkable’ Dunedin mansion Olveston
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-12
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