D.W. Karn and Company comes out of Woodstock, Ontario. I am not as familiar with the Canadian piano makes and models, but this piano was a gift, so I have enjoyed getting to know this make. Despite the fact that it is very old, it still has a nice touch and the keys are still even. The hammers and pads are in good shape, and the backframe is not cracked. However, because of its age, it does not hold a tune very well. Thankfully, the out-of-tune sound is picked up mostly in the lower bass and higher treble, so for the normal playing range, it sounds pretty good.
GRADE III

Possesses all the qualities of grade II but contains carving on the front around the [optional] stained glass area (Instead of stained glass, mine has wooden engraving with a red silk fabric showing through from behind). Grade III pianos usually have marked elegance and style with carving on top sides of leg portions. They may have nice molding on the side of the piano with carved pieces at the top of the molding. Usually will have a 3" molding skirt around the bottom of the piano but not always (mine does). Circa 1893 - 1908
Here are some photos of my piano the day it was moved into our house (this is the house we lived in until November, so yes, we had to move it again after this!)
If you look beyond us in the photo, you can see that beautiful woodwork and the red material behind it |
In this picture you can see some of the ornate woodwork of the legs- they appear to be merely decorative, although I'm sure they lend some sort of support. |
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