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Upon reading the last reply, I was confused by the "I can supply the book for & 12. Now I get it...that is 12 pounds. I was laughing at myself. I am very interested in the book. I will take those pictures and find out more as soon as we pick it up. My hubby's dentist butchered him yesterday...

Forgot about this part. I found a website that talks all about Kirkman, even has a picture of the original building at Soho. I found a website also that allows you to enter the serial number and it gives you a date range. I'll keep you posted and send the pictures but I am sure it is going to end up...

Thanks so much for all of your help. I am getting it for sure, partially because it is so beautiful, and partially because I DO want to restore it as best I can. I will find someone who knows what they are doing and go from there. I played when I was younger but am no concert pianist so it does not ...

Hi again, I found out more today. I got the serial number, it was mfg in 1851. It is stamped on the inside with Kirkman & Sons 3 Soho Square London with something like APuTZ. The owner now was told it would take about $500.00 to get it in working order. It really is beautiful. How come you don't...

I can tell you this much. The cabinet itself is like a golden burrell wood, very beautiful. The front is all carved with felt behind the piece that is carved. I am not able to find the serial number but until last night did not know where to look. I guess you can usually find them behind the bass ke...

I am looking at buying an antique Kirkman upright piano. Are these rare? It is from the 1880's or so. It says on the front Kirkman London Patent Trichord Improved. Can anyone tell me anything about this before I buy it.