Amazing Steinway

[R.Moffatt & Sons Piano]

Hi Terry,

If you look closely, you will notice that the edges of the lid, the legs, lyre, key blocks, probably the one side of the fallboard,
keyslip etc  have been grained...that is not veneered.  I can point out examples of graining vs.  veneering on work our shop has done
if you like. 
All in all, the work on the S&S is nothing to scoff at.. imho. And no.  That kind of money for that type of veneer work, on a piano that is over priced 
to begin with, is far from too much. Try it once. ;>)

Best,

Bob



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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Farrell 
  To: Pianotech List 
  Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 2:17 PM
  Subject: Re: Amazing Steinway


  I don't understand what you are referring to with "most of the work is a faux finish"?

  Terry Farrell
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: R.Moffatt & Sons Piano 
    To: Pianotech List 
    Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 11:24 AM
    Subject: Re: Amazing Steinway


    With the exception of the lid, sides....most of the work is a faux finish.


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      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Farrell 
      To: Pianotech List 
      Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 4:44 AM
      Subject: Re: Amazing Steinway


      I noticed that also Rich. It's fairly obvious that this was a plain-jane L in 1923 and someone not only "reveneered" it, but also changed and added quite a bit to the case. It does appear to be nice veneer work. The inside of the lid, the inside of the fallboard, the backside of the music desk and the inside of the rim appear to be the original plain-jane mahogany veneer. They added the two-inch wide piece around the inside of the lid perimeter to allow the fancy thick lid edge.

      Interesting though. Does fancy veneer work really command that kind of $$?

      Terry Farrell
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        In a message dated 6/6/2006 11:15:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, pianolover88 at hotmail.com writes:
          Check out this L on ebay!  
          http://cgi.ebay.com/Barber-of-Seville-Grand-Piano-1923-by-Steinway-Sons_W0QQitemZ7419176844QQihZ016QQcategoryZ43376QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

          Terry Peterson
        This piano has been on ebay before, Terry. Whoever dressed up this piano did a very nice job. They don't have the close ups so it isn't obvious that the woodwork is not original.

        For instance, the lid does not have the same grain pattern as that flap on the key slip. Now who would make an art grand and not match grain patterns? I saw other things last time around - I just don't recall them now.

        Still a unique piece, though.

        Rich Galassini
        Cunningham Piano Co.
        215 991-0834
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