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Hello,
I have a Willis and Co piano with the serial number 10132 and was wondering if you could tell me what year it was built as I know it was in the early 1900's.
Furthermore, do you think there would be any resell value to the piano or stool (original with crystal feet)? I realize it is very old and honestly even if someone would take it for free I would be okay with that. I'm moving out of my parents home in a few months and my mother is going to take a chain saw to it as she doesn't want it left behind and I am unable to take it with me. I would hate to see it destroyed as I feel it is a piece of history but I am not sure if there is a market for antique pianos. It was given to me by my grandfather years ago when I started to learn and I'm attached to it, still trying to negotiate her keeping it for but I don't think that is going to happen. When it is tuned it only holds a tune for about a month so I realize that there is work that needs to be done, but it has been great to learn on so just trying to figure out what to do with it, even if I can't get any money for it. The soundboard doesn't have any cracks and all of the original ivory keys are intact. I know it is hard without looking at the piano to know, but even general comments would be great.
I would greatly appreciate any advice you have and thank-you for taking time to provide these answers it is much appreciated.
C.
Hi,
Thank you for contacting us.Your piano was manufactured in 1913. In our current economic and musical climate, we estimate your piano to be valued at around $500. My recommendation would be that you try to sell it privately. Here are several websites you could try selling it on:
http://www.pianomart.com
http://www.ebay.com
http://www.pianoworld.com/exchange.htm
http://www.craigslist.org
Also, if you need any piano information, check out our piano information page at - http://www.lindebladpiano.com/piano_info.htm
If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask.
Sincerely,
Robert Parker
Lindeblad Piano Restoration
101 US Highway 46
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
888.58.PIANO (74266)
www.lindebladpiano.com
www.one-gospel.org
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Todd Lindeblad
Expertise
What is the value of vintage piano. How to find out the year a piano was built. How to locate the serial number on 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.
Experience
Piano Restoration Specialist. My family has been in the piano restoration business since 1920. I am now the fourth generation and have worked in the piano business my whole life. You can read about our family history at the following link: http://www.lindebladpiano.com/about.htm
Education/Credentials
Learned from my father since I was a teenager. I have now been working in the piano restoration business specializing in the sale and restoration of vintage pianos for about 15 years.
Past/Present Clients
Stanford University, City of Sacramento, Roanoke Civic Center, Piano Teachers, Musicians
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