Assuming the restoration was recent, I should think the only value applicable in a case such as this is "replacement value". Take the value of an unrestored similar square and add to it the cost of a similar restoration. Somewhere in the $10,000 range? Kinda neat about the tech signatures. Terry Farrell Piano Tuning & Service Tampa, Florida mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara MAshburn" <PSFInc@worldnet.att.net> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2000 4:22 PM Subject: Appraisal > Dear List, > > I came across a Mathushek square grand 1870. It had been completely restored > from complete action and Belly work to refinishing the case. The restoration > was excellently done and the walnut case was ornate and inspiring. What was > interesting was when I pulled out the action, every technician that had > worked on it had signed the keybed starting from 1880. One entry read," > $10.00 received for one year storage - July 10,1891 - Vincensio Lucasi." The > piano had other Italian references from when it was in Italy. > > Now the customer wants an appraisal as to the value. She realizes that most > Squares are more decorative than functional but she needs it for insurance > purposes. I could use some input from the list. > > Thanks, > > Ed Mashburn, RPT > >
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