Mehlin Upright Grand - Need Info

[BillyJoel]

Hello forum...

I recently acquired a Mehlin & Son upright grand/inverted grand piano and wondered about its age and history. I can't seem to find much info...

Mehlin & Son
Factory Location: New York, New York

Serial Number Dates: 1885 - 1960

History:

Mehlin & Son began producing pianos around 1885 and continued until 1960. The company was associated with Winter and Company, which was itself eventually controlled by Aeolian Piano Company.

My piano has a label at the top of the harp stating:

  Mehlin
   26329
Patent Grand

I assume this is the serial number. Any idea on age?

Thanks!

[Bob_Grimes]

Pierce suggests 1907.

[BillyJoel]

Thanks "Pierce".

1907 is pretty old and it's in nice shape... especially if it really is that old.

Thanks for the reply Bob.