1886 S&S

[Anne Beetem]

At 12:52 AM 10/30/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Dear list,
>     A local church has asked if their 1886 S&S upright is worth anything,
>as is or totally restored.  Pianos from this era are beyond my experience. 
>Assuming the plate, cabinet and other structural matters are sound, is it
>even worth bothering with?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Bob Sadowski RPT
>Erie, PA
>

  Assuming the plate, cabinet etc, are sound, these were wonderful
instruments and can be so again.  As is value depends entirely upon its
current condition, and the cabinetry, wood, any special decoration.  How
about some more information?  

Anne Beetem
Harpsichords & Historic Pianos