1858 Broadwood...

[Farrell]

I almost bought an 1874 7-foot Broadwood a while back. It was in suprisingly very, very good original condition. I think she was asking $7,000 for it, but it had been for sale for quite a while.

Terry Farrell
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Brekne" <Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, December 20, 2002 2:48 AM
Subject: Re: 1858 Broadwood...


> Depends on who you sell it too. The UiB bougth a Hafner last year that
> had been put back together is working / looking well for around 40
> thousand USD. But then they bought from a dealer of such olde
> instrumenti. On the other hand, we got our Broadwood square from 1824
> that was in wreck condition for free. Now its up and running and sounds
> good, and I suppose when I get done with the case work it will be worth
> about 15 thousand USD to the right person.
> 
> If your piano is in cherry condition (cherry for and olde) then it
> should be worth quite a bit.... at least if you hunt down the right
> buyer.
> 
> RicB
> 
> pianolover 88 wrote:
> > 
> > My Brother called to tell me he had just bought a Broadwood Grand. Here's
> > the info i have thus far, and would appreciate any feedback and opinions.
> > 
> > Broadwood cottage grand #474
> > Serial# 1634 (dates to approx. 1858)
> > No Bench
> > Rosewood and fairly ornate.
> > Condition is very good.
> > Action works well.
> > Wooden pedals; working fine.
> > All strings intact showing little or no rust.
> > structurally sound.
> > 
> > Based on age and condition, what would be a "ballpark" price range. I
> > realize this piano may have limited appeal because of age, but is museum
> > Quality.
> > 
> > thanks to all in advance who reply.
> > 
> > Terry Peterson
> > 
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> Richard Brekne
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