Gors & Kallmann #1329

Boric2 · Post by **Boric2** » 02 Nov 2007, 00:54

I inherited a R. Gors & Kallmann piano (from a relative) that has a number 1329 printed on the inside. It has been in the family and well cared for for many years (decades). I recently had it retuned and it is in perfect working order. I have attempted to find out its manufacturing date and aproximate value but have not been succesful due to reference books only starting with serial numbers from 40,000. [1908] A significant feature of this piano is the elaborate Lions foot scroll woodwork supporting the keyboard. If this forum supported photos I would have included them, however someone may be able to guide me towards the answers to my questions.

Post by **Bill Kibby** » 02 Nov 2007, 10:53

The early numbers don't help much, and many of their pianos don't seem to have any numbers at all. If you know how to remove the action safely ( the working parts of the notes) this may be marked with the action maker's name and number, and we may be able to date this. Could you email me some photos? A few people manage to insert photos on the forum, many find it impossible, and if they are too big, we'll have to remove them anyway! As for value, nobody can tell you without inspection.