Antique Musical Instruments/Conover

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Expert: Todd Lindeblad - 11/27/2009


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A friend of mine has a Conover upright he is willing to let go of. I have a recording studio with a Yamaha grand but would be nice to have an extra piano around. I know the market for organs and uprights is not that hot, but I was wondering if his model might be worth fixing or perhaps worth anything?

I don't know to much about it other than it was manufactured at The Cable Co. Chicago, it is a beautiful Conover and the #192021. The year on the frame states 1885, but I'm not sure if that is the patent?

I would appreciate if I could at least know the year, unless it's 1920-21, then it would make sense. Or perhaps ivory keys? Any little bit would help. Unfortunately I don't have pictures at this time.

Thanks Todd,

Dan

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Hi,

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Your piano was manufactured in 1915.

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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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