Broadwood Value

[Anne Beetem]

>Anne,
>
>No, I'm not sure about anything with this piano. We think the serial
>number is 253,493 but the plate had been sprayed at some
>point in the past with the agraffes in place. Surely not by the Broadwood
>factory. At least I hope not. The date didn't seem
>very reasonable to me either which is why I was hedging a bit.
>
>The mahogany veneer is fairly "standard" -- that is, it is not flame,
>ribbon, etc. -- but has nice grain contrast. The finish
>appears to be lacquer, but it may well have been refinished in the past.
>The rim is made of three parts, a straight treble
>side, a curved section bending around to meet a straight bass side. There
>is no carving or appliqué's on the outer rim. The
>lid is also very straight forward. The keycover is curved in front --
>actually "hooked" around at the front edge. I don't
>remember the music shelf assembly -- I'm writing this from home and I
>haven't looked at the case parts for a while. The legs
>are square and tapered.
>
>Regards,
>
>Del

Del,  from the style and the action, sounds like 1900-1920.   It would help
to know what the music desk looks like.  I'll do some sleuthing and get
back to you.  I'm assuming the piano is in good playing condition after
your capable hands.   It doesn't sound special enough to have significant
historic value.   I'll get back to you.

Anne





Anne Beetem
Harpsichords & Historic Pianos
2070 Bingham Ct.
Reston, VA  20191
abeetem@wizard.net