Antique Musical Instruments/Ivers and Pond Piano

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Expert: Todd Lindeblad - 8/14/2009


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I own an Ivers and Pond Upright Piano that was bought for me when I was 8 years old. i am now 60.
It is definitely vintage. The seriel number on it is 87039. No keys sitck, inside, besides tunings is in great condition. Wood has been sun damaged.

Does this pay to restore? How much is it worth if I sell it? Who buys these pianos?

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Hi Susan,
   Thank you for using allexperts.  Ivers & Pond is one of the finest pianos ever built and definitely worth restoring.  It was built in 1957.  You could try to sell it on:

http://www.pianomart.com
http://www.ebay.com
http://www.pianoworld.com/exchange.htm
http://www.craigslist.org

  It is worth around $500.  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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