H.P. Nelson, Chicago USA

yonx16 · Post by **yonx16** » 22 May 2005, 18:19

dave, i also have a HP Nelson upright piano and wondered the same thing. I did some researching a few years ago. I don't remember it exactly but from what i remember HP Nelson joined with another company in Chicago in the early 1900s. after which was bought out by ?Yamaha? much later (like 1960?). I found also found what i think is the serial number in the same area that you found yours, 20155. but i also found some other numbers in the the bottom panel. Thats really all i know. i am basicly in the same boat as you, i want to know if its worth restoring and what it would sale for. if i find anything else out i will keep you posted.
-ryan

Post by **Bill Kibby** » 22 May 2005, 21:42

I wouldn't want you to read this in the wrong tone of voice, but it's no use asking someone on the other side of the world whether your piano is worth restoring, ask a technician who can look at it there - on the spot! As for the numbers,
12,000 suggests 1912
20,000 suggests 1915

yonx16 · Post by **yonx16** » 29 May 2005, 05:40

hey Mr Kibby, thanks for the info on the dates
-ryan