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I am trying to ascertain the approximate value of my great-grandmother's Ivers & Pond upright piano. I'm not sure if it is considered a spinet? My parents always called it an "upright grand" as it is a very tall upright. The serial number is 61237. It is in apparently good condition, always taken care of, only a few chips in the wood and a little bit of rot on the backside. It's made of beautiful burled wood.

I know I can't get too specific without an appraisal, but if anyone has any general information for that serial number, I'd be very grateful! Thanks!

I wouldn't bother with an appraisal. In almost all cases, appraisals of old upright pianos estimate a money value designed to please (rather than anger or insult) the person paying for the appraisal. The stated value on the certificate will have no bearing on anyone's willingness to purchase this piano. Its actual value in that sense is nothing, or at best, next to nothing.

Your piano is probably from around 1916 - 1917. Ivers & Pond built some of the finest upright pianos in North America. That said, the market value of it will not be that much. If it is in good shape, in my area, you might be able to find a buyer for up to $1500. How bad is the "Rot"? If substantial, your piano could be worthless.

Thanks. The rot is not bad at all actually, just some surface pitting in an area about 2 inches square on the back of the piano.

$1500... that does reinforce my desire to avoid selling and instead find a home for it with a family that would get use out of it but be able to give it back in a decade or so when I settle down in one spot. If you know of anyone in Chicago who fits the bill, let me know! I'd be willing to pay 1/2 the moving fee!