I can state that is NOT a 1700 piano! I woud date it around 1860ish. And, that would be giving it a few more years than I think it is. It, undoubtedly has a French Style action, (which is a disaster) and is flat strung. A composite plate, where part of the bracing is hidden in the back posts. I've run into a few of those in the 70's and 80's when every antique dealer in the U.S. was carting them things from England and such. Only good for a possible piano transplant, (back assembly w/action<G>) or holding up pictures. I'd have to check some text books, but I think the first uprights were made around 1820 or so. I hope someone can prove me incorrect on that one.<G> That's my take on that. Joe Joe Garrett, R.P.T. Captain of the Tool Police Squares R I
This PTG archive page provided courtesy of Moy Piano Service, LLC