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Expert: Todd Lindeblad - 1/23/2010


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I would like the year my C & J Fischer upright Piano. It is solid walnut with ivory keys. The number on the inside top of the piano is #224008. It states that the patent was given in 1880 for that type of piano. It has three inserted wooden pieces in the front top area over the keys. It weighs about 700 lbs. It plays, although three keys do not work. It is on small wooden rollers at each corner. The piano needs to be stripped of the black enamel paint that someone used on it. I would appreciate any help you could give me regarding the value.
Dianna Dyer


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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.

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

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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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