I found this info on the web re dating a Kurtzmann piano:
C. Kurtzmann and Co., Boston
1900-13000 1917-61000 1925-86000 1933-97000
1905-25000 1918-65000 1926-89000 1934-97300
1914-46000 1922-77000 1930-96000 1938-107000
I had earlier found much more detailed data that allowed me to date my
Kurtzmann as 1905, but cannot seem to locate that info now.
My upright grand is an absolute masterpiece that I found for $25 at
a neighbor's garage sale. While the works were remained in excellent
shape despite years of abuse, the cabinet was much less so and required
major refurbishing. Our nearly Century-old Kurtzmann is now a much
treasured family heirloom, though I suspect my restoration work has
significantly decreased its retail value.
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