At 01:13 AM 11/13/97 -0500, you wrote: >James writ: >> Early piano buffs: >> I have a client with a approx. 1839 Pleyel 7' grand. Unrestored. How much >> ballpark should it be worth for insurance purposes. It belongs to a poor >> historical society here. >> I second Stephen's comments. We can't assess it sight unseen, but if its unrestored, $1-$2K is probably all one could get unless there is some unusual characteristic or history. Value restored would again depend. Knowing the provenance would naturally help ascertain value, besides being interesting. Some more specs please? Pictures? Yes, Stephen, don't you think they should just send it to you or me as a gift? Of course, I'm closer, but I'd let you come and work on it..... Anne Beetem Harpsichords & Historic Pianos
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