I own a 1900 Steinway upright and an 1893 Steinway upright. I have gotten both in the last couple years. The 1900 was refinished in ebony about 10 years ago (so, so job - not rubbed out), it needs complete rebuilding. I paid $500 for it. The 1893 (nicer piano) has a bent laminated rim, and is all original and completely worn out - needs complete rebuilding. I paid $0 for it. If the lady says it was given to her, well then, sounds like she should know exactly what it is worth. Yes? Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- From: <tune4u@earthlink.net> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 11:02 PM Subject: 1906 Steinway Upright 1. I know this is a toughie, valuing old pianos, but this is an S&S after-all (and la-di-da). What kind of prices have y'all seen for old Steinway uprights, typically, if it is: A. Unrestored but playable and no serious problems, minor veneerial disease ... OR B. Rebuilt and refinished. 2. Is there any reasonable way to remove a Steinway double flange assembly, hammer, and butt without disassembling the whole action? 3. I love the little "C" shaped spoons that curve around the wippen flange screw! This is the lady who said this piano was given (wow!) to her mother 40+ years ago. But she doesn't really like it and hardly ever plays it. Might want to sell .... any interest out there? Anyway, the kind of answer's I can get to the value questions will effect how much income is in this piano for--to quote the inimitable Miss Piggy--Moi. Thanks, Alan Barnard Salem, MO
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