I received the following message as if by magic, likely from a web search
that put these folks into my web site.  Michel's Piano Atlas has a ref-
erence that suggests that the metal plate #165402 makes it built in 1917.
However, I would have expected the serial number to be the #121462
imbedded in the wood, making it 1912.  Other than Craig's outstanding
orchestrion build-up, I've never encountered a Smith & Barnes.  These
folks are not on MMD, so if anybody can help them, please Cc: MMD on a
direct reply.

Regards,  Terry Smythe

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 From:          ginnyr@flash.net (Ginny Russell)
 To:            smythe@MTS.Net
 Date:          Sat, 26 Apr 1997 13:30:09 -0500

 Subject:       Checking out values of player pianos

We have a Smith & Barnes player that is in display furniture condition.
We found 2 numbers inside. 165402 on a metal plate and 121462 embedded
in the wood.  How can we find the market value?  We also have a Packard
pump organ.  Thanks for any help you might provide.

Ginny Russell
ginnyr@flash.net