Antique Musical Instruments/worth of upright piano

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QUESTION: I have a beautiful antique mahogany upright piano that I would like to know the value of. My husband says the wood alone is worth over $1000(he makes furniture, so he knows), so we'll probably just keep in instead of selling it, but I am curious of the year and estimated value. The serial number is 24985. Thanks so much!

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What brand is it?

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QUESTION: The brand is Werlein, which is based in New Orleans, I believe. I read that you told one woman that many people made pianos like hers into desks - that might happen to ours as well!! Thanks so much for your input, Todd. I've checked out your website and bookmarked it for the future. What I really want is an old restored Steinway grand, like my husband grew up with.

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Hi,

Thank you for using allexperts.

The piano was manufactured in 1904. I'd estimate the value at about $1,500.

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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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