earliest drop action spinet

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In a message dated 8/8/00 6:19:24 PM Central Daylight Time, kam544@flash.net 
writes:

<< Can't help you any further with the Hardman, but can offer some info
 addressing the earliest spinets concept.
 
 I have a Elburn Spinet in my dBase, serial #41640, dating 1920 in Pierce
 Piano Atlas, 10th Edition.
 
 Keith McGavern >>


I am not absolutely certain, Keith, but my recollection is that the drop 
action spinet was not invented until about 1937 - 38. You might want to check 
the serial number on the Elburn.

Willem