The Official Piano for the Opening Ceremony of Beijing Olympic and Paralympic 2008; 9′ Crystal Grand (Beijing Olympics) auctioned for a record US$3.22 Million (designed and built by Heintzman Pianos). The following is a partial list of some 12,000 piano brand names catalogued worldwide (including those no longer in production) after locating a brand name, you.
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Inside I found a serial number of 8778 in multiple spots. I thought it was kind of short considering the length of most of the serial numbers I've read in the answers but it was all I could find repeated several times. The name and logo of a Dominion Organ and Piano Co. and a 1893 patent. Also the piano has been signed internally with the name of Fred Lewis the dates between 1904-1919. Other tuners have signed it but this is the earlierst date. I'm assuming that everytime he tuned this beauty he dated it. I know that this piano existed in 1904 because of the signature but I have no idea what year it was built. Any information would be greatly welcomed. I'm not really worried about a resale value as this instrument now belongs to my son who has been taking piano lessons. It's a joy to listen to him play. I would be interested in a possible rough insurance value, information about the company, when the piano was manufactured and the best possible way to keep this cabinet looking as beautiful as it does. There is no wax build-up on the wood and I have been told that lemon oil was used on it twice a year to keep it clean and shining. Also perhaps a point in the right direction for finding this long ago piano tuner/repairman Mr Fred Lewis. Sorry if I am asking too much it's just that this instrument will probably be in the family for a long time to come and information about it and how to care for it would be fantastic.
Thanks in advance.