Stieff upright

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I came across an interesting piano yesterday.  A 1903 Stieff upright with an 
action that was on hinges so that it could be leaned forward without removing 
it.  I was able to access all the flange bushings (to CLP 'em) just by 
unclipping it at the top and letting it lay on the keys.  It had double 
flanges for the hammer butt and damper lever.  It also had capstans that were 
an additional piece of wood mounted with two screws on top of the key.  All 
in all, it seemed like a quality piano.  

Does anyone have any knowledge of this brand?  Would it be worth picking up 
and working on?  I could get it practically free.  (Needs repinning and 
damper felts, but everything else, pinblock, and bridges included seemed in 
good shape.  Hammers had been replaced at some point.  Cabinet had some 
ornate carving on the "leg" portion.)

Tom Sivak