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FORREST & SON
ROS Reg No. 5035


Located in Ohio. date found on edge of keybed. Notice the brass music holders. I can''t find much information on Forrest & Son, other than that they sold and tuned pianos, harmoniums, and "American style organs"; they operated at various addresses in Shrewsbury (in Shropshire, England), and were in business at least as late as 1946. They moved to the 37, Castle Street address some time between 1880 and 1884, and moved to a different address some time between 1919 and 1928.

The serial number is stamped into the back of the case, inside the keyboard cover, and inside the key slip.

What''s actually written on the end of the key bed is "10/1/7"; I''m assuming that''s a date of manufacture of 10 January 1907 (which does fall within the period that they were located at 37, Castle Street).

The unfinished parts of the keys are stamped with the numbers 1-61; the last key also has "E WOOD" stamped into it.

Information
ROS Reg No.5035
Date Registered10/12/2013
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Serial2413
Manufactured Date1907 Jan 10
Case StyleParlor (with or without top)
Maker LocationShrewsbury, England
ModelThe Little Gem
Knee swellsYes
Wood
Keys61
Manual(s)1
RangeF-F
Stops0
Pump methodFoot, suction