Expert: Eileen Cronk - 10/29/2008

Question
I have an upright piano from Gordon and Sons of New York, the serial number is (I think) 52607. Other identifying marks are Pat March 191907. It still sounds good but needs tuning.  Any idea what it is worth?

Answer
Hi Beth
Nice to hear from you.
Beth I can only relate my own experience to you with regards to these lovely old pianos (works of art in my opinion).
I am up in Canada and find these old pianos are hard to give away at the best of times.
So you ask me their value and I must be honest and say "not much" here.
But the things that can be done with them are remarkable.
Look Here.
http://www.tinkertunes.com/upright-furniture-co
Beth this site inspired my to do the same thing about two years ago.
The piece now resides in my sons living room. Its beautiful.
I was fortunate enough to be given what is called a "spinet" (simialr to a piano but shaped differently).
It was solid walnut and just too nice to be discarded.
So I made a desk.
So to get back to your question about value.
I think the problem with these old pianos is the difficulty in moving them, and they just don't suit the modern home.
And if no one wants something it becomes worthless.
A shame isn't it.
But look through the site. You will be amazed.
Kind Regards
Eileen