Nowadays there are enough trade name laws that make it very difficult to get away with this. Most of these bogus attempts to rip off the actual makers name happened in the early part of the twentieth century. One example of an actual stencil is Steinvey, which looks almost like Steinway. Some piano dealers were that devious(and maybe some still are).
Sometimes these names were misspellings of famous companies with the intentions of capitalizing on the famous name. A stencil piano is one made by various piano makers for companies or individuals who place or stencil their name on the front of the piano. We have also made an effort to avoid stencil piano names on this list. And keep in mind that while this list is quite long it still does not contain all piano brands that have been made since the history of the piano began around 1700. Most likely though at least 75% or more of these names will never be seen again on a piano. It's possible that in the future some will be used again. Many names are owned by various existing piano companies that are not currently (2012) using some of them on their instruments. Many piano company names on this list are no longer used and the makers in some cases have been out of business for years. This listing contains hundreds of pianos in it's long history of manufacturing. There is also a huge number of piano brand names. This example below is common Winter Spinet piano normally worth very little, but the ornate carvings and inlays on the case give it much more value than an ordinary case.This page contains a huge list of piano makers and manufacturers. CLICK HERE or continue… Ornate or Unusual Case Design: If your piano is very ornate with carvings and inlays, or a very unusual case design, this can make the piano more valuable no matter what the name of the piano is.
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If the piano has a name which carries such value, a Professional Appraisal would be well worth it. A quick web search will reveal if your piano’s name alone carries value. Other names of valuable pianos would include: Mason and Hamlin, Boosendorfer, Bechstein, Baldwin, Blunther, Sauter, to name only a few. Even in the worst condition, most Steinway Grand pianos will sell for thousands of dollars, but how many thousands is going to be determined by the pianos condition. Name Brand: You may own a world class name piano, such as Steinway. Pianos that may still be valuable even in poor condition But first, we need to know more about the piano itself. What would you pay for a beautifully shined used car that needed a new engine and transmission? If you have no records, and the piano has not been maintained, the condition will need to be verified in order to determine the piano’s value. The condition of the cosmetics will enhance the value of any piano, but the value has much more to do with the interior workings. It tells us who did the work, what was done, how well it was done, and how long we can expect it to last, all vital factors in determining value. Restored Pianos: A receipt for the work performed is vital to determining the value. Original Purchase Price: If you know it, this will help determine its present value, giving you a starting point in the appraisal formula you will soon find at the end page of this information. This will also give the buyer/seller a professional contact to verify the condition and therefore the value of the piano. Service Records: Has the piano serviced on a regular basis? Tuning receipts are proof the piano has been well maintained.
If you are selling your piano and have any of the following records, find them. Once you have gathered this information, do a search for your piano to find out what it may be worth. Read on from this point if you are not sure.
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Name, Age, Serial Number, Model, Size and Type. I GUARANTEE that the time you spend will give you valuable insight as to what your piano value may be, and help you decide whether or not the piano has enough value to warrant paying for an appraisal. YOU WILL NEED TO GATHER THIS INFORMATION in order to properly describe the piano to a potential buyer or professional Piano Appraiser whether the Piano has value or not. Quick Start: Click on the type of piano you are researching or continue reading below. This Virtual Piano Appraisal is designed for those of you who would like to know the approximate value of your piano.
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