\ >I recently saw a small "child's" Chickering square piano on cable being >evaluated by an appraiser from Sotheby's. The piano, which dated from the >late 1850's had a three octave span, no pedal lyre, and shortened, non- >standard-length keys. The small piano had a faux-rosewood finish and >sounded like your typical piano that hadn't been tuned in 150 years! > >Les Smith So, what did he appraise it at? Speaking of which I have the following thank you to forward to the and share with those who privately sent help: Dear Anne, Thank you so much for your prompt response full of most interesting and useful information. I am meeting with Mary Kay Duggan (from the UC Library) whose research has sparked all of this. She'll be delighted as well. We will keep you posted. The date is uncertain - next fall I expect. Warmest regards, Laurette Goldberg PS We look forward to anything you find. Ciao, ab Anne Beetem Harpsichords & Historic Pianos 2070 Bingham Ct. Reston, VA 20191 abeetem@wizard.net
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