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Bill Kibby
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Could you narrow it down a bit and tell me where this particuar Chesterfield is in the world, or even where you are?
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1886 is our first list covering Chesterfield, and White is not listed.
By 1894 Joseph White is at Chesterfield.
By 1899 J. White & Sons.
1914 White & Sons.
By 1928 they are listed as White’s (Music) Ltd.
1936 White’s Music Ltd.

Your piano appears to be after the first world war, press Datemarks on my website.
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