How to determine the value of a used piano pianobuyer. If you are buying or selling an upright or grand piano, discover the prices of new. Although we cant verify this claim, it is a rather bold statement and would lead one to believe the company really had something going for it in its day. As scott sutton was dying of the rare cancer neuroendocrine carcinoma, he wrote a childrens book for his son so he would know how much his father loved him. This piano is an example of one of the most beautifully executed louis xv carved cabinet styles in american history.
The original factory, established by the senior mccammon, in 1832, was located at albany, n. Our available charles walter pianos include a range of types, costs and conditions. Nov 15, 2014 it is one of the largest upright pianos i have ever seen and it appears to be in excellent condition. By age 2, he had been diagnosed with autismand our own education began. I am a piano technician and worked on two mehlins the same.
The company was associated with winter and company, which was itself eventually controlled by aeolian piano company. Over 12,000 piano names are included, some dating back to the early eighteen hundreds. I have a mehlin and sons upright piano, serial number. Advertisement it isnt very difficult for kelley to find the msrp. If you are looking for an older piano with and antique look and sound, then this is the piano for you. Pianos are known for their durability, but over time gradual wear and deterioration take a toll on the condition of all pianos, whether regularly serviced or not. There are a lot of piano method books out in the market today. Original mehlin and sons inverted piano, circa 1905.
Their instruments were sold alongside some of the most prominent piano makers in history. I got this piano as project to refurbish it and to learn how to play. Mehlin immigrated from germany to new york city, where he established the paul g. Feb 15, 2016 vintage merlin and sons of new york and toronto upright piano. How do you find the kelley blue book value of used cars. Mehlin and sons pianos were like no others siouxland. The blue book of pianos website is a great resource for finding the value of a piano. The mehlin company may have been most well known for their inverted grand piano line. Buyer will have to secure a qualified piano mover, and shipping services. Johann strauss, whose blue danube and other waltzes will live forever, was enthusiastic about its tone. My husband and i are both educators, so when we imagined our future with children, we thou.
Original mehlin and sons inverted piano, circa 1905 ebay. Home grand pianos, mehlin and sons, piano brands, preowned pianos mehlin and sons 1905 grand piano. This guide contains price information of new piano that is distributed in the united states of america. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other.
Mehlin took his sons into partnership and established his own manufacturing firm of paul g. I have a copy of a mehlin catalog which labels my piano as model j. The inverted grand was based on the principal of placing a grand piano in a. In good shape, all keys present and in good condition. I cant find much info on mehlin and sons pianos made before 1900 so im not sure if this is a good deal or not. The piano is made of lovely exotic book matched french walnut wood that is just visually stunning. If you view the piano strictly as a piece of art, you can appreciate the fine craftsmanship that. The piano is in very good to excellent condition, mahogony finish was dark and has faded to what you see in pic. Throughout the piano manufacturing boom of the 19th century, the majority of piano manufacturing companies and factories in the state of.
According to family history, it is called an inverted. It gives complete, practical guidelines that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos. Jan 08, 20 in 1889, mehlin took his sons into partnership and established the firm changed to paul g. Whether youre a beginner shopping for your first musical instrument or a professional pianist looking to add a valuable piece to your collection, you might want to consider a baldwin upright piano thats designed to provide a combination of easy playability, durability, and the efficiency required by the most demanding pianists. It is made in a beautiful renaissance style, with lovely octagon round legs and carved music rack. For this very reason, we can help you determine the accurate. Drivers can find out the value of their used cars by typing in the cars year, make, model and mileage into the kelley blue book website. Piano manufacturers in new york between 1789 and 1911. Reese went to trade in his truck and was told by the dealer that they use the automotive black book. Please note, this is a very heavy item that may be especially difficult to move andor transport. The website contains a wealth of free information regarding guides to the blue book of pianos website is a great resource for finding the value of a piano.
The fine, upright piano has two, lathe turned columns and feet and a carved music holder. Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move andor transport. This piano has been restored to like new condition inside and out. Discount prices will vary from dealer to dealer with local competitive and economic conditions. The manufacturing facilities at east rochester consist of over 250,000 sq. This particular grand was purchased in 1916 by the grandfather of my customer which was the original owner. The piano has two pedals and comes with a matching seat. Browse our available selection, or use our filters to refine your search by size, price, location, distance from you, or color. Many people looking to buy or sell a seek to appraise its value by means of a socalled blue book of pianos. No one plays the piano so it has been more of a decorative piece. Mehlin grand upright piano 1893, 62 fully restored need advice. One of his sons, who was a friend of my grandparents, lived in a large house on maywood. Reese has never heard of it and wonders if its another reese went to trade in his truck and was told by the dealer that they use the autom. Most new black pianos are made of pressed wood composite with acrylic plastic laminate.
I purchased this piano in 1999 from ben herring who was a professional piano tuner and refurbished. I have a mehlin and sons upright piano, serial number 44557. All baldwin upright or vertical pianos does not include hamilton studios or baldwin grand pianos. Pianos, player pianos, electric expression pianos, reproducing pianos and grands made by newton piano co. Discover your piano s age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and reliability of each result.
It is intended to provide the same sensitivity of touch to upright pianos that is available in grands. This stunning parlor grand piano was built by the prestigious paul g. It has a patent number which i think could be a serial number. It has received awards at all the great worlds expositions, including the berlin exposition of 1871, the philadelphia centennial in 1876, the chicago worlds.
Many pianos will have a 4, 5 or 6 digit serial number to identify the age. You also need to know a boats value if youre applying for financing because banks typically wont approve loans. This is a photo of my upright piano that was made by paul g. Newton camp, the founder of that concern, was an experienced piano and organ builder who had devoted his lifetime to the science of constructing. Antique pianos, grand pianos, upright pianos, square grands pianos, complex machines with thousands of moving parts, are also works of art. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. Mehlin grand upright piano 1893, 62 fully restored need. In 1889 he took his two sons into partnership and established the paul g. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other merchandise, like cars for example, piano pricing can be very confusing for most people. The cabinet is solid but would need to be refinished. This guide provides references to serial numbers, dates of manufacture, factory locations, a brief history of many manufacturers and other pertinent information.
Piano industry standard pricing bluebook of pianos. According to family history, it is called an inverted grand and has been in the family since the 1920s. It is listed as style e medium size inverted grand in a semicolonial style. Oct 23, 2016 i have a mehlin and son s upright piano, serial number 44557. It turns out, jack is heading off to college in the show, and tony is off to school in real life. The ages and historical records of pianos sold in america. Unless shipping arrangements are available and made by the. From there, they drivers can find out the value of their used cars by typing in the cars year, make. Steinway hh400 conceptual design of a model d artcase piano by l.
I think a worthy musician and collector will know the value of this antique beauty. This lovely piano is a 1917 model violagrand by the paul g. Its actually a gorgeous mahogany underneath but the decorator requested we finish in ebony. The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines.
Charles walter pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike. Mehlin and sons pianos were like no others siouxland homes. The tone and touch of this instrument are just astounding. Price tracking kelley blue book price tracking is done by appraisers and data collection employees. We are always very impressed by mehlin pianos they are consistently some of the finest instruments we see come through our shop. Mehlin empire style upright piano antique piano shop. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. Mehlin and sons pianos were like no others, by anne. The piano book is the bible of the piano marketplace. I has has the construction patents issued dates stamped on the inside. Mehlin and sons pianos were like no others, by anne mccollam.
Here are the top five places to locate the serial number of your baby grand or grand piano. Piano blue book piano prices manufacturers suggested. At the turnofthecentury, mehlin was considered to be one of the most progressive and advanced piano builders in america, and their pianos were very expensive. The restoration of this instrument has not been completed. Just bought an old mehlin and sons baby grand piano, although. Fair market value is the price at which an item would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither of whom is compelled to buy or sell, and. Learn how kelley blue book price tracking accounts for market changes. Pianos pianos, organs and keyboards music and instruments. Piano blue book piano prices manufacturers suggested list. Blue bloods fans grew concerned after jack reagan tony terraciano wasnt at the last family dinner. Used piano resale prices 19741984 bluebook of pianos. We have also seen serial numbers of grand pianos stamped into the.
Each piano is manufactured with a unique serial number that is recorded for future reference of not only when it was made but also where. I learned about autism from my son, not a book parents. Just as other big ticket items such as autos, trucks and rvs, dealers can offer large rebates, low interest loans and cash back with factory participation discounts that apply to pianos. November 4, 19, february 3, 1914, december 2, 19 and march 17, 1914. This model was also referred to as empire style in design. The violagrand piano is an ingenious patented model by mehlin that was based on the design of a violin or viola in order to get the maximum tone quality from a small instrument. See more ideas about piano, piano shop, grand piano. Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products. A percentage of the price of a new piano of the same make and model, or one of similar quality and description. It appeared to be tuned when i bought it from a neighbor, but has not been tuned while in my posession. This beautiful parlor grand piano was built by the illustrious paul g. Piano serial numbers help to identify the age of your piano and the history. The mehlin and sons 1905 grand piano has a great antique look.
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