How much is my 1900 Paris 1904 St. Louis Baldwin Grand Piano worth?

Question

It seems to be in decent shape. It needs a tune up, but body wise looks to have all original parts and looks good. I have no idea what these are worth. Please help. Thanks.

Answer 1

If you took that info off the PLATE ( the big metal part inside) or a decal or stencil, then these are dates of when the company patented certain improvements, or the World's Fair-type expositions that showcased them.  You need to find a SERIAL number - probably printed in black paint or ink, or stamped INTO the wood, in several places on the piano.  Once you have THAT< then there are listings (several of us on the list own these books - Glinzek is a piano dealer, for example, and we own them because - well, we just do!) that tell you the year of manufacture by serial number.  

So - take another GOOD LOOK inside, and underneath, and write back with that info.  Once we have it, we can look up your answer in 1  minute!