Collard&Collard ???

[Farrell]

FWIW, a while back I looked at a Broadwood for sale. The owner thought it was early 19th Century, but I think, like your piano, it was about 1870s. Likely a very similar piano. It was quite playable and I would describe the condition as "good" Very nice case - fancy burled somethingorother. She was asking $7,000. I was not interested at that price.

BTW, she lived in a nudist resort. What a hoot!   ;-)

Terry Farrell
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <JWyatt1492@aol.com>
To: <Pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 5:51 PM
Subject: Collard&Collard ???


> 
> Hello Cliff,
> 
>      I  think your customer is  wrong about  the 
> date of  this Piano.  The name of Collard &
> Collard was used after 1832.  Pior to this date
> the name used was  "Clementi, Collard &Collard"
>  
>     From  what  you describe the number  (99415)  
>  is correct. This puts the date built  about 1874.  
> This fits with known facts of this Co.
>     
>    If the case  is in good condition the actual 
> cash value is approximately  $3000  to  $5000.
> The  replacement value will be more.  If it is highly 
> carved it may sell for more.  There is not much 
> market  for this Piano.
>   
>     If  you repair this Piano, call me.  I may be
> able to save you a lot of work.     
>    Hope this helps and I wish you well.
> 
> Regards,   
> Jack Wyatt
>