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 Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:57 pm Post subject: Wm. Kenna Smith |
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Hi, I am new to the world of old pianos since somebody just gave me one last week. I don't know where to start finding out about it and haven't had any success looking for it on Google or Wikipedia. Maybe somebody can point me in the right direction here...
When I flipped up the lid covering the keyboard, I found something that said "Established 1874. Manufactured expressly for Wm. Kenna Smith, 304 Rochdale Road, Manchester and also at 206, Regent Road, Salford." I looked for a serial number but didn't find one - actually, I don't know where to look.
Thanks!
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Bill Kibby
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| Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:13 pm Post subject: Wm. Kenna Smith |
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The "manufactured expressly" phrase tells us that Smith didn't make it, so was it Smith who was established in 1874, or is there another name on the piano? Serial numbers are of no value to you with this name. He was around from at least 1886 to 1911.
We can't tell you the age from the name. Have a look at the Datemarks information at www.PianoGen.org
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