Hello.
I was given a "W.H Paling & co, limited" upright piano 3 years ago by a priest's wife. She is well in her 70's and had bought it second hand as a teenager. When I lift up the top, it says "W.H PALING & CO. LIMITED PATENTED IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND" on the top row, then "MADE IN USA", followed by a code number of 75123 and a "VICTOR ARTIST MODEL" badge. 89 keys. Any information, e.g age, value, company would be marvellous.
thanks from Ethan
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Victor Palings 1950s
The term 'Artist Model' generally meant that the piano was a tall upright. Most likely the strings overlap, which tends to give a much richer tone. In regards to age, the serial numbers for 1950 started at 74700. In 1951 the serial numbers started at 75900. With this in mind, I would say that your piano is dated circa 1950. Not too sure re value.