Antique Pianos/Questions

SubjectDate AskedExpert
piano value repair12/16/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: I have a beautiful Schaeffer Piano. Inside it is marked NY 1873 and Chicago 1888. the number is ...
  A: In our current economic and musical climate, we estimate your piano to be valued at around $500-800. ...
Schaff brothers upright12/16/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: My husband's work colleague is selling her Schaff bros upright piano. Please see listing. ...
  A: Yes the price offered is fair if in working condition and can hold a tune. If you have any further ...
Ennis & Co Piano12/15/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: My aunt-in-law has a lovely Ennis & Co piano. She said it was made in 1868. Its a fair condition, ...
  A: In our current economic and musical climate, we estimate your piano to be valued at around $300-500. ...
Age of piano12/15/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: I have a Victor of Chicago with the number 40102 on it. How would I find out how old it is? Thank ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1916 if that number is the serial number which is likely.. If you ...
Willis Montreal Piano12/14/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: I have a Willis and Co piano with the serial number 10132 and was wondering if you could tell me ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1913. In our current economic and musical climate, we estimate your ...
value Harvard upright ser#1948812/14/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: what is my piano worth? Great shape.. everything works except 2 keys are slow to return...how can ...
  A: In our current economic and musical climate, we estimate your piano to be valued at around $300. If ...
age of cabinet grand piano12/13/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: Our family heirloom is a German upright, cabinet grand piano, labled Chicago, Serial #46975, made ...
  A: In order for me to give you the correct information I need to know the manufacturer. Is the piano a ...
starr vintage piano12/13/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: I have a vintage starr upright piano. Any idea the value. It is all made of wood. I also have the ...
  A: In our current economic and musical climate, we estimate your piano to be valued at around $300. If ...
Schumacher Goldstring12/11/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: My piano is an Schumacher Goldstring upright that was manufactured in April, 1878. It needs some ...
  A: If the piano has sentimental value to you and your family it would be worth restoring but not for ...
Clough and Warren Piano Age12/10/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: I have a Clough and Warren Piano with Serial number 90076 and was wondering if someone could tell me ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1911. If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask. ...
Est value of a schaeffer piano12/7/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: I have a 1924 Schaeffer upright, model #56786, piano in fair condition. Was wondering what the ...
  A: I suggest you contact a local RPT (registered piano technician) who can help you out with an ...
piano age12/5/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: I have a Waltham Piano of Milwaukee player piano serial number 60493 and am curious of the year of ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1920. If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask. ...
How much is my piano worth & what is the history12/4/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: Knight-Brinerhoff Brazil Ind. Chicago Ill. Upright Serial Number: 12580 63' 1/2 long 55" Height
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1916 in Brazil, Indiana. In our current economic and musical climate, ...
Wagner Baby Grand12/4/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: I have a polished black ebony Wagner (Young Chang) Baby Grand Piano with bench which I would like to ...
  A: In our current economic and musical climate, we estimate your piano to be valued at around $500-800. ...
Beale Piano12/3/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: I have a Beale upright piano serial 42374. There are nail holes where candelabras were originally ...
  A: I'm sorry but I can't help you on what they may look like. My best suggestion for buying them would ...
chase brothers piano12/3/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: we have a chase brothers Chicago & muskego upright serial # 23046. information i have gathered ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1891. In our current economic and musical climate, we estimate your ...
about a willis piano12/3/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: i recently acquired a willis piano with serial number 10708 and was wondering what year it is from ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1913. If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask. ...
Colby Upright Grand Value12/3/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: Hey Todd, I have a Colby Upright Grand that I need to get rid of but have no idea if it's worth ...
  A: Unless the piano has sentimental value to you and your family, it's monetary value would not qualify ...
opera piano12/2/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: We got an Opera Piano made by Peek & Son in New York. It's serial number is 43672. Could you please ...
  A: The serial number you provided does not match any given by the manufacturer. To find the serial ...
Chickering Upright Piano12/1/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: I have a Chickering upright piano (Chickering and Sons), serial number 198168, showing minimal wear ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1951. I suggest you contact a local RPT (registered piano technician) ...
piano11/29/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: We have an upright piano that has Ricco and Son Est.1891 New York it is in good shape just wondering ...
  A: In our current economic and musical climate, we estimate your piano to be valued at around $300-500. ...
Mystery piano11/29/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: I have an upright model piano made by Lindeman & Sons with serial number 124706. Can you please tell ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1912 in New York. If you have any further questions, please feel free ...
1892 Adam Schaaf Cabinet Grand11/28/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: I have an 1892 Adam Schaaf cabinet grand piano. I has a stamp on the inside with the date. It also ...
  A: I suggest you contact a local RPT (registered piano technician) who can help you out with an ...
antique howard piano...11/28/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: I have had a piano passed down thru my family that is a howard cabinet grand upright piano. It is ...
  A: In our current economic and musical climate, we estimate your piano to be valued at around $500. If ...
piano info11/28/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: I have an S.W. Miller upright piano in my home and I'm thinking about getting rid of it. Before I ...
  A: Unless the piano has sentimental value to you and your family, it's monetary value would not qualify ...
Stultz & Bauer Piano11/27/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: The serial number is: 24339. Piano keys are in mint condition with ivory beautiful and intact. The ...
  A: Unless the piano is being kept it would not be worth it for you to restore before selling. In our ...
Baldwin Grand Prix Paris 1900 St. Louis 1904 piano11/27/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: I would like to sell this piece, but am not sure of its value. There are several keys that are ...
  A: In our current economic and musical climate, we estimate your piano to be valued at around $2,000. ...
Colby & Company Piano11/26/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: Lindeblad, I have a Colby & Company Upright piano, and am unsure of the model. However inside the ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1910. If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask. ...
value of piano11/25/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: Behind the front panel on my piano, it has printed,in raised letters, established New York 1873, ...
  A: The 50903 is the serial number. Your piano was manufactured in 1915. I am not sure about the other ...
Gourlay Piano11/24/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: I have a Gourlay Piano and I'm trying to find out what year it was made. Serial number is 100375.
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1935. If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask. ...
1927 Chickering piano value11/23/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: assuming the piano to be in good condition, what would be the approximate value of and Chickering ...
  A: Chickering is a high quality brand piano. In our current economic and musical climate, we estimate ...
Piano age and value11/23/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: I have a piano with "Dassel, Berlin. LIPP-SYSTEM. Manufactured specially for Maples" on it. The ...
  A: I'm sorry but I was not able to find any information for you about this brand piano. Often older ...
Baldwin Piano11/23/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: I have a Baldwin piano with serial number 116353, but I can't an information about it. It has a ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1951. In our current economic and musical climate, we estimate your ...
Piano Serial Number11/22/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: I too have an Edward P. Mason-New York. I've checked all the hints for the serial number, but ...
  A: To find the serial number on your piano, please refer to the useful guide we have on our website - ...
Smith & Barnes 1672811/22/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: I just purchased what seems to me to be am Eastlake style Smith & Barnes piano with the serial ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1895 in Chicago, Illinois. If you have any further questions, please ...
Brewster Piano11/21/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: We recently moved and for cleaning the owner left us a Brewster piano as payment. We would like to ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1910. I suggest you contact a local RPT (registered piano technician) ...
1928? gulbransen player piano11/20/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: i recently sold carpet and installation to a customer for her recently deceased mother.to secure her ...
  A: In our current economic and musical climate, we estimate your piano to be valued at around $300-500. ...
John Forrester Piano11/20/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: I have recently been given a piano by my cousin. It was left in the house that he just moved into by ...
  A: I'm sorry but the manufacturer does not have the serial numbers to date the piano for you. If you ...
Packard Piano11/20/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: My mother has a Packard upright piano with a serial number of 108005. The keys have a seam so from ...
  A: Your piano was manufactured in 1907 according to the serial number and manufacturer. If you have any ...
Schaeffer Piano11/19/2011Todd Lindeblad
  Q: I'm looking to find the approximate value of a 1876 Schaeffer Chicago Piano. Serial # 24388. Thank ...
  A: In our current economic and musical climate, we estimate your piano to be valued at around $500 in ...

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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.

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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

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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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