1888 Steinway B Value

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Hi Will
  For many pianist  an 85 note piano is a no go as  well as the pre 1900 ish 
age barrier. However IMO any rosewood Stwy B has value  as a unique case style 
& early example of Stwy.
    Without the original legs the value is  greatly dimished. If you use the 
Vintage case parts legs to replace what was  there originally then your value 
will increase. 
    As old as this piano is I suggest it needs  an  EVERYTHING restoration 
which is  looking like 30k or so. Cuurent market value is probably 10k or there 
abouts.  It's value after "Custom Restoration" & I mean custom tricked out 
condition. 
    With aNew custom belly, a custom balanced  action ,customized back action 
 & first rate finish with original legs  It could be worth 60 to 80 k maybe 
more. Stwy NY  asks about a zillion  dollars for these. None of these figures 
should  be too far off 
   Dale Erwin


I'm  hoping some of you fine rebuilders can help me give my customer 
some good  idea of the value of her 85 note Rosewood 'B'. The piano has 


So  here's what I need to find out: 1) What would be a fair market price 
and  an insurance appraisal for this baby fully restored and refinished 
(with  the replacement legs unless I can find adequate original style  
replacements)? 2) What would be a reasonable price she might expect to  
receive if she sells it to a wholesaler or a web auction?

Thanks  for lending me your experience and expertise!

Will  Wickham





Erwins Pianos  Restorations 
4721 Parker Rd.
Modesto, Ca 95357
209-577-8397
Rebuilt  Steinway , Mason &Hamlin  Sales
www.Erwinspiano.com

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