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If you would like to know just how old your piano is, I can help. Email me with the following information and I will search my resources to find the production year of your piano.
1 - The name of the manufacturer of the piano which is located inside the piano. On uprights, this name is found by lifting the top cover and looking at the metal plate. Occasionally the name on the fallboard (the board above the keys) is the name of the company or retailer who sold the piano. This may be different from the manufacturer's name which is listed inside. On grand pianos, the manufacturer's name is usually on a decal that's placed on the soundboard.
2 - The production number is either stamped into wood or printed on the cast iron plate. Again, on an upright you'll find it by lifting the lid and looking inside.
3 - Please state whether you have a Grand Piano (the strings lay out horizontally on grands) or an Upright Piano (the strings stand upright/vertical on an Upright piano.) Note: some Uprights will have 'upright grand' written on them. The designation of whether its a 'grand' or 'upright' is based on the criteria listed here so please use this as your guide.
I will reply to your request within a few days, and typically, on the same day.
During the period from about 1880 until the 1930's, when the great Depression hit, pianos were at their peak in production quality. Because they were the most prized 'home entertainment centers' of their day, they received the highest degree of focus from the manufacturers of the day. Many of the great craftsmen often worked for several different companies during their careers. This helped to standardize the best practices and designs in the industry. The materials and craftsmanship of this era are the standard to which later piano makers would compare their newer creations. The tones generated from these pianos are typically amongst the best quality as well.
Many pianos have sat idly for years, neither being tuned nor played. We find that, with a few hours of work, these wonderful pieces of furniture can also be restored to their former glory and can serve as quality instruments once again.
Another great feature of the piano is that it has served as a fabulous family heirloom for generations past and will continue to do so for generations to come. Its cabinet will last as well as any piece of antique furniture lasts and its components will continue to be serviceable for the next century. Unlike any electronic instrument whose components will soon be obsolete, the supplies needed to keep pianos functioning well remain relatively unchanged since the late 1880s and will continue to be available well into the future.
If you have an old piano and you are wondering about its ability to be restored, contact me today and we'll explore this together.
Email: sixlarins@xplornet.com
Phone: (613) 346 - 2421
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