Antique Musical Instruments/Chauncey antique piano

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Expert: Todd Lindeblad - 1/22/2010


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QUESTION: Hello, I have an antique Chauncey upright cabinet grand piano. How would I go about finding its history? I looked inside the cabinet and it appears that it was built in 1907 with a serial number of 35192.

Thanks in advance for your help!
Talia

ANSWER: Hi,

Thank you for using allexperts.

I am afraid that unless the manufacturer is still in business, most records are not available.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.

Sincerely,
Lindeblad Piano
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QUESTION: Is there anyway to find out how much it is worth? I nkow that cc mellor and co went out of business during the great depression...

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Hi,

Thank you for using allexperts.

In our current economic and musical climate, we estimate the value of your piano to be at around $300.

Sincerely,
Lindeblad Piano
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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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Fourth generation piano restorer.

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