The Shaw Piano Company was established in Erie, PA in 1890. In 1900, the famous Charles M. Stieff Piano Company purchased The Shaw Piano Company and moved their factories to Baltimore, MD.
I have a Piano that my grandfather bought in the late 70's/early 80's and restored. When he bought it he paid $200 for it and the seller (it was a Piano store) told him it was made in the 1880's. He had it tuned, repainted and fixed up. However, the company who made it is virutally unknown. The plate inside says Shaw Piano co. Baltimore and the serial number is 23104. Can anyone tell me exactly how old it is? As well as any history behind the company themselves? I haven't been very successful on my own finding out information on it, but any help would be greatly appreciated!