W H Barnes Ltd / Knight circa 1939

[mxlower]

Can anyone give me some advice. I have a piano bought from W H Barnes. There is a Guarantee certificate dated 8/11/39 and receipt for delivery dated 7/5/1940. The receipt states it is a knight Nos 3222 - HO.18732. The original owner was my wifes grandfather and he bought it new but I would like to know more about the manufacturer and also if the piano is worth anything??

[Bill Kibby]

The number agrees with the receipt, a Knight piano made in 1939. The HO number is a stock number from Barnes' Head Office. No-one anywhere will give you a valuation without on-the-spot inspection. Alfred Knight was based at Debden, Essex, are you in East Anglia?

[mxlower]

No, the piano was originally delivered to Camberwell, London. It is currently in Tolworth, Kingston upon Thames. Caan you recomend anyone who can value it and possibly move it for us to the south coast?

Thanks

mxlower