Value of old S&S B

[Farrell]

I'm not an expert on these, but about one or two years ago I helped a local 
church get 8K for a rebuildable S&S L. I'm quite sure the larger size and 
nicer case (fancy legs, etc.?) would easily bump the value of a B hulk to 
10+K. Maybe the 85 notes would work against the value a bit, but maybe not 
much.

Is the action modern? If it is some strange antique thing it may also drive 
the value downward.

Hope this helps.

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fenton Murray" <fmurray at cruzio.com>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 2:46 PM
Subject: Value of old S&S B


> Dear list,
> I'm looking at an old 6'10" Steinway s/n 68xxx, 85 note with intact ivory, 
> original finish was ebony now ugly antique white with all original case 
> parts in reasonable condition. Piano is basically a rebuildable shell 
> needing a board along with everything else but it is playable and usable 
> as is.
> In trying to advise my client I would like to give them some idea as to 
> it's as is value and potental completely restored value.
> Help, please,
> Fenton