re chickering 507.The piano is built by Baldwin.The Baldwin line of Chickering pianos replaced the "B" series (10 years ago) and have the same problems.The case is attached to the piano with screws thru the inner rim and is not made as one piece.Because of the problem you have with the hinge I would chcek to see if the rim is pulling away.
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