[WILHELMINA]

I am very fortunate to own a John Brinsmead & Sons upright piano with the following markings: Label which reads: Prize Medals London 1862 Paris 1876 Paris 1867 Amsterdam 1869

Also: Identification reading 1869 Perfect Check Reporter. Any information is appreciated. We have had many people interested in purchasing our piano, but I have been most hesitant to part with it. What is a fair market value of our piano, and if I do decide to keep it, what should I insure it for. Thank you so much for your help. I have been unable to find anyone before now who seems to possess true knowledge of my beautiful piano.

Sincerely,

Wilhelmina

[Bill Kibby]

Two things I have to say every day are (1) Valuation is impossible without on-the-spot inspection. (2) No-one anywhere can trace the history of every individual piano. However, I can compile a report from photos, or offer a booklet on the Brinsmead firms, although this information is currently being reviewed and expanded. The piano is obviously after 1869, and also after 1863, when John Brinsmead took two of his sons, (Thomas James & Edgar) into partnership. Can you find the number inside? See
http://www.uk-piano.org/piano-gen/datemarks-in-pianos.html
http://www.uk-piano.org/piano-gen/piano-serial-numbers.html
http://www.uk-piano.org/piano-gen/valuation-of-pianos.html
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I do not buy, sell or value pianos, but I sometimes rescue wood-frame pianos in the UK.

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Email Bill@PianoGen.org

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