[Julie Ormerod]

I would love to hear from anyone who may have any details about my newly acquired Spencer of London (Schubach) upright piano, serial number 27673.

[Bill Kibby]

Which is it? John Spencer or Schubach? I can't imagine both names being on it, unless it was an old Spencer and someone stuck Schubach on the front. 27673 suggests 1896.
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[Julie Ormerod]

Well, what can I add? I can only say that the little brass plaque inside says "SPENCER No. 27673 PATENT" then just above the key cover the gold letters say "SCHUBACH". The piano is possibly even older than I originally thought, it's no wonder it's looking a bit tired.

[Bill Kibby]

The Spencer serial number would be imprinted in the vertical wooden surface inside the top, at the righthand end, with a model number or letter below it. Brass plaques are not usual, and this may be a patent number. If you can email photos to me, that may help, but it is probably a Spencer with the Schubach name added later. Have a look at the Piano Names link at www.pianogen.org
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I do not buy, sell or value pianos, but I sometimes rescue pre-1890 pianos in the UK.

Have a look at the Datemarks page on my own website: http://www.pianogen.org

Piano History Centre