old grand with a K

[JWyatt1492@aol.com]

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Hello Tom,
 
    I am of the opinion that Kimball never put
any number or letter designations on their plate.
Most other manufactures did.
 
   If it is a Kimball it will have a "Thayer" action.
This action is easy to recognize by the jack.
 
   There were several manufactories that made 
pianos without casting names in the plate, only 
decals. 
   Many times these can be identified by 
the actions.  Generally the jacks will tell the 
the true story.  
 
   A given manufactures may build different whips 
but the jack will almost always be the same.
 
   If you will send a picture, copy or a good 
drawing of the whip and jack, usually I can tell 
you what action brand it is and this will help 
identify the brand of piano.
 
  In the PTG Foundation Museum I have displayed
my personal collection of jacks all but one are identified.
 
    I hope Joe Garrett can help me on this one.  He  has
agreed to help in identifying some rare tools. 
 
Regard's
 
Jack Wyatt

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