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Then in that case it ws built in 1900

Have a look on the soundboard to the left of the action. Henry Herbert was made by Mason & Risch. Mason & Risch products often had a second serial number ( the real one) stamped into the soundboard in this location. If there is a number there then, that is the one you need to date this piano...

I'm not sure where you heard that Heintzman pianos always had three pedals. I saw a Heintzman piano this morning that had two pedals. If your piano is a Heintzman it will say so on the inside of the piano. It will be in raised lettering on the Iron plate. Probably on the right hand side or possibly ...

Willis & Company was a piano company in the Montreal area. They were also a major piano retailer before they began manufacturing their own brand. The decal that says from Willis & Co. indicates that it was sold through one of Wllis & Company's retail outlets. there is more info here at h...