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I still haven't been able to make out the details on the ink, but thanks for all your info ☺

I've found an ink stamped name and other details on the action unit next to the numbers and pencil marks I quoted in my first post. Unfortunately they are too faded to read or get a good photo at the moment. Any suggestions on how I may be able to make it more readable?

All the bridle tapes appeared to be soft and flexible, but once I've had a look underneath for any codes/names I won't be removing it again. I noticed that someone else has asked about the same company, and that the address in Blackburn was in use in 1903, and another address is used in Blackpool fr...

Yeah. There is nothing there, or on the sides of any of the lower octave of keys. Just the number stamped on the top of the lowest two.

Not as yet. Though the only place I haven't looked on that part is underneath it.

Is this the "action" bit? If so I called it the hammers/dampers assembly above where I listed all the markings I've found and where. This came out very easily. Undo two hand tightened, ornate nuts where the two "arms" from the top of this unit where screwed to the metal strings u...

I'm looking for any history/information anyone may have on this piano. It needs tuning and five of the hammers/dampers are sticking. I've started cleaning it and hope to get it fully working again in next few months. There are various numbers/markings inside, including: 714 - stamped on the inside o...