Mystery Piano

[worrkedupp]

I'm currently taking my piano apart and I've discovere quite a few things about it. Unfortunately, I can't figure out how old it is or where it's from. My father inherited it from his father and since he's passed, we can't figure out where he got it from in the first place. It's a stand-up piano and that's pretty much all I know about it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Alexandria

[lostinidlewonder]

The brand of this piano is known as "Auditorium Pianos". These where made by C.H Ball. Serial number 23400 were the last in the production line, yours is just above that so that would be 1918. Because of this date it seems to me that the company went bust during the Great Depression like many others. Not many piano companies survived that time because people where just not buying pianos at that time.

[pianisten1989]

If you want to know how old it is, I think you have to remove the lid in front of the keys. What's I've heard, from when some friends and I visited a steinway store in denmark, thh manufacturer should have written the date there.

[worrkedupp]

Thanks so much guys. I'll definitely look into your suggestion.

[altissimo]

Hi Alexandra,

What does the plate in the upper right hand corner say?  Usually that will have the name of the manufacturer and sometimes the model number.  You might be able to find a serial number printed somewhere on the harp (big metal plate), or stamped on the wood inside the cabinet or possibly on the back.  If you can find any of this information, I'll be more than happy to look it up for you.

[altissimo]

Oops!  This was my first post on this forum and I didn't scroll all the way down.  I'll do better next time!   

[worrkedupp]

Ah no worries! I'll follow your advice and check everywhere I can. I'll definitely be letting everyone know if I find anything!

Thanks so much