Antique Musical Instruments/W.W. Kimball Upright Piano

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Expert: Todd Lindeblad - 10/22/2009


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We were given a Kimball, Chicago Illinois upright piano and we wanted to find out its age and value.  It was patented September 24, 1895 #42961.  It has great detail in the legs and decoration on the front. It has three stickers on the inside with a seal and two seperate individuals.  The only larger sticker that I can read perfectly clearly says Worlds Columbian Exposition (details of the award) The Only Manufacturer Thus Honored.  It does have some chips in it and a a few of the ivory tops are missing.

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Hi,
   Thank you for using allexperts.  The piano was built in 1896.  Its worth around $500. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,
Todd Lindeblad
www.lindebladpiano.com
"Specializing in the sale & restoration of vintage pianos"

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How to find out the year a piano was built. How to locate the serial number on a piano. What is the value of a piano. Is a vintage piano worth restoring. What work is needed to be done to fix a piano. Additional information, diagrams, and restoration tours on pianos can be found at: http://www.lindebladpiano.com/piano_info.htm.

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Fourth generation piano restorer. Since 1920 my family has specialized in the restoration and sale of vintage pianos. My only occupation has been restoring and selling pianos.

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