Antique Musical Instruments/Schumann baby grand piano

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Expert: Todd Lindeblad - 5/17/2009


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I have a Schumann baby grand piano, and I would like to know how old it is, and any history about it. I think the serial number is 21610 ( located in an openning in the gold metal inside the piano, and the earliest date of tuning is hand written as 1913 by an Edward Wiseberg of the Scientific Piano Tuning Co. Does it have ivory keys? It has ornately carved legs and appears to be a cherry wood case. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you very much, in advance.

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Hi Karen,
   Thank you for using allexperts. It is built in 1910.  If you email me photos, I'll be able to assess its value and see if it has ivory keys.  My email is contact@lindebladpiano.com.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,
Todd Lindeblad
www.lindebladpiano.com

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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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