This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Ray ,I find penciled dates on the back side of the main action rail or = the front of the reg. rail on older pianos. #1,2 or 88 keys can be = dated . Also plate casting dates @ bottom near pedals. good luck. ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Ray T. Bentley=20 To: Pianotech=20 Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2000 10:15 PM Subject: Hodell & Dahl I have a client with a Hodell & Dahl Serial No. 1077 made in Chicago. The Pierce Atlas has no listing for it. Does anyone have any = information that might help me date this piano? Any information on the = company would also be appreciated such as dates it was in business. = Also the lady would like to sell it to a museum. It's in very good = playing condition, and the cabinet is in good condition. She thinks = it's over 100 years old. It has been five years since I tuned it about = 130 cents flat. She has since obtained a newer one. Any advice to her on age and the possibility of a museum wanting it? Thanks. Ray T. Bentley, RPT Alton, IL ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/55/3f/00/c3/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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