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Bill (& forum members who are William Sames ancestors) Can you shed any light on what woods were most prominently used by William Sames? :?: In the darkness of my dining room - which has no windows and poor light, the wood looks dark, like mahoghany. However, when lighted, it is very reddish, li...

It was this very site that gave out some serial numbers - and some posts from people who were related to Sames. See Jennifer who posted Wed Jul 14 2004 with Serial #21131 and Honorpacey who posted Fri. Feb 17 2006 with Serial #14128 :roll: Oh, well! I think I have enough info to offer it on Ebay to...

Dear Moderator and Members.. The more I read, the more confused I get. I've been told that Sames did not serialize their pianos and yet some of you are giving out serial numbers!! :?: I can't find one inside the lid (top or keyboard). Did find a keyhole but am assuming this was common! Wish I had th...

I have an old Sames. I know that William Sames of Birmingham, England started making this piano in 1855. I also know that it was made before electricity because of the beautiful candelabra built in to the front. It has elaborate gold tole work on it. It is in bad shape. Some keys have no sound at al...