How to determine age of my Heintzman Piano

[Shane]

We just bought a Heintzman piano.  How can we find any history on it, the age or approximate value?  When you open the lid, the lid shows a patent date of 1896.  The serial number is 15181.  If anyone can offer any further insight, it would be appreciated.  Thanks in advance.

[G.Fiore]

Shane, #15181 would be 1899.

[donjuan]

dammmmnnn that is one old piano!  Usually pianos that old are worth everything or nothing.

[jr11]

dammmmnnn that is one old piano!  Usually pianos that old are worth everything or nothing.

If you like it and are pleased with it, it is priceless.

[rhofri]

Shane, did you sell you piano?  I just bought a heintzman with a serial number of 15181.  Did I just buy your piano?

rhofri

[rhofri]

The reason I am asking is that it has been refurbished and I believe the wrong legs have been put on it.  Might you have a picture of the piano in its original form?

[quantum]

Looks like the OP only posted once in here, and that was 7 years ago. 

rhofri, why don't you post a picture of the legs here.  Perhaps someone else familiar with these pianos can answer your question. 

[zikopiano]

How about an Heintzman with serial: 86040?
Could you please tell if it was manufactured in Canada or China?
And any cost estimation would be much appreciated?

Thank You,
Ziko

Shane, #15181 would be 1899.