A "Must See" Steinway

[PAT A RALPH]

I can appreciate what it may look like.  I have a customer with a Steinway A
6'4"  in Asian Walnut, serial # 183113 (1917) T 4175.  For insurance
purposes I estimated to  have this piano duplicated by Steinway at a minimum
of $135,000

Ken Gerler

----- Original Message -----
From: <JCCORDOGAN@AOL.COM>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 1999 4:23 PM
Subject: A "Must See" Steinway


> I have been been asked to consign possibly one of the most valuable
> Steinways in the world.  This model A has been in private hands since
> 1902 and it is doubtful that it has ever been pictured until now.  It is a
> must see for any Steinway aficionado or anyone with a possible client
> for it.    The piano is currently in one of my showrooms.  As for its
> price, all that I feel appropriate saying on this list is that there has
> been an offer well into six digits and the owner has declined it.
>
> http://www.chicagopianos.com/steinway.htm
>
> I have traced its history and determined that the decorations (including
> the murals, mother-of-pearl keys, cherubs...) date back to when
> the piano was new.
>
> I apologize in advance for possibly taking liberties with the scope of
> this list.  I do believe this will be of interest to many subscribers and
> I trust that my past comments have been valuable enough to grant
> me this one mulligan.
>
> I'll be happy to respond to any inquiries off list.  At this point, there
> may not be a link on the site to reply to me, so you'll need to cut
> and paste my address from this posting to reach me.
>
> Thank you, and I hope you enjoy the pics.  Make sure you zoom in
> on those mother-of-pearl key tops!  Interesting stuff...
>
> John Cordogan
>
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