[pianotech] Knabe

[Euphonious Thumpe]

Laura,
     Not to "split hairs" (and this might not be well received by the owner, so please "proceed with caution") but:
A) It looks much more like walnut than pearwood. (At least in this indistinct photo.)
B) The early Ampicos, to the best of my knowledge, were all in very plain cases. (These "Art Cases" did not come into vogue until the 20's.) And 1914 would be a VERY early Ampico! (In fact, if I had to guess, I'd peg this example at 1926.) So, ummmmm, who said it was made in 1914? (The owner or the serial#?)
     Last questions: Does the plate really fit the rim, or does the plate look like it would fit into a modern, continuous bent-rim case, but was used in this example with some woodwork to fill up the extra space? (And, for that matter, does the case have a hidden, modern, continuous rim beneath the "Florentine" exterior?)

Peace,
     Thumpe

P.S. Non of these are "earth-shaking" mysteries! Just curious.......
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