[EShumofsky]

I recently aquired a piano that does not play, but when you open the top in converts into a bar.

There is a seal that says J R YATES London

keys look Ivory and it is a cherry red
does anyone have any knowledge of this

[Bill Kibby]

I only deal with piano history, We know of W.R. Yates, but not J.R., the bar is obviously a conversion of an old wreck that wasn't worth saving as a musical instrument.
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[EShumofsky]

I am sorry

It is W R Yates & Co.

It has a seal and says they are Manufacturers from London

Can you tell ma anything about it - or where I can get information on it

It would really be appreciated