Antique Musical Instruments/Antique Piano questions and value?

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Expert: Todd Lindeblad - 3/19/2010


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QUESTION: Hi Todd,

I have a piano that I know little about.  When I open the top, it says the following: "New Improved Cabinet Grand Overstrung Scale Fully Warranted". Below that is reads: "28607  SW Miller Piano Co" and "Registered Trademark" with a logo it appears.  Can you give me some information as to the origination of this piano and perhaps its worth? Greatly appreciated.

ANSWER: Hi,

Thank you for using allexperts.

Your piano was manufactured in 1912.

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Lindeblad Piano
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QUESTION: any idea of its value?

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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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