piano value

[David Ilvedson]

No "Made by etc." on the rim...I looked...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: Farrell <mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Received: 8/16/2008 1:27:22 AM
Subject: Re: piano value


>piano valueIf it is Aeolian - which it likely is - you should find that decal on the bass 
>side of the rim (inside) that says "Made by American Craftsmen...".

>How big? Assuming it is your typical 5-foot-not-much-more little thing, I would say 
>your price is at the high end. I'd say a dealer might ask $5 or $6K (if indeed - like 
>new), but in a private sale maybe more like somewhere in the $3 - $5K range.

>Don't forget - right now piano sales are way down.....

>Terry Farrell
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  I'm appraising a 1969, Queen Anne style, Ivers & Pond Grand.   It has an antiqued 
>green finish.   All in like new condition.  This looks like it was built by Aeolian.  Same 
>look as the Mason & Hamlins of that era.   Also reminds me of Kimball.   Anyone with 
>a guess of its worth would be appreciated.   I'm thinking around $4700.   

>       

>  David Ilvedson, RPT
>  Pacifica, CA 94044