Is Lyon Healy a good piano?

The Lyon & Healy brand of instruments enjoyed a good reputation, for their superior quality, until the piano line was discontinued in 1930, during the Great Depression. The soundboard and bridges are original, and the instrument has been restrung.

Where is the serial number on a piano located?

Usually four to eight digits, the serial number is most often located near the tuning pins, either printed directly on the plate or engraved in the wooden pinblock and showing through a cut-away portion of the plate.

Where is serial number on Everett upright piano?

The serial number on EVERETT VERTICAL PIANOS is stamped on the gold colored plate on the inside of the piano as illustrated in the vertical piano picture. The serial number can be seen by opening the toplid of the piano and looking inside.

How much does a Lyon and Healy piano cost?

Lyon & Healy Boudoir Upright Piano. $ 22,000.00. Because of its smaller size, this rare Lyon & Healy Boudoir would be ideal for small cottages or apartment homes. Lyon & Healy Baby Grand Piano. $ 25,000.00. Early 20th Century Lyon & Healy Mahogany Baby Grand Piano.

What kind of instruments did Lyon and Healy make?

Lyon & Healy also built a full line of musical instruments including brass & woodwind. The firm also built several lines of pipe organs for both church and home use. The firm continued to grow and expand and ultimately became the largest sheet music distributor in the world by 1930.

Who was the founder of Lyon and Healy?

Lyon & Healy was established in Chicago by George W. Lyon and Patrick J. Healy in 1864. The firm began as a large retailer of sheet music, musical instruments and related merchandise. Early history of the firm is vague as most of the company records were destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

When did Lyon and Healy start making harps?

Lyon & Healy began building harps in 1889 and quickly became the most successful builder of concert harps in the world. Harps by Lyon & Healy were known to be durable and stable in harsh climates, unlike the more delicate harps built in European countries. The Lyon & Healy name went on to become synonamous with…