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Thanks for your thoughts...that's at least something!

Colin - This is great advice indeed...and way more than I had hoped for. Thank you!. 'I think the price you initially quoted (between 8-12K) is a good ball-park figure to go by.' - I was afraid that you might say that. If that's the case then it looks like it's probably had its day. I can't run to t...

Barrie - Thank you for your recommendation - I know that it's a good one. I tried the good people of JB & sons but they weren't really interested. I think it was they who quoted up to £16k - probably to put me off. One of the gents there (I will spare his blushes by not using his name - suffice ...

Here are the pictures that I have. i recognise that they aren't amazing but I hope that they'll give you some idea.

Jules

Hi I have an 1894 Erard (baby Grand). It requires work although a full appraisal would be required to establish quite how much. The piano is currently in North Finchley (London). I am anxious to arrange viewings of the instrument to any interested parties, as soon as possible. Please contact me for ...

Hi Ian Yes, time is money. I can have a go myself but the big problem for me is two-fold. 1. I have nowhere to store the piano whilst I am working on it (I have a small flat on the outskirts of London). The piano is currently at a venue but will have to move soon. And...2. I have literally NO experi...

Thanks for that link Ian. What an incredible job that guy did, really something. I think I will get in touch with him. Colin - thank you too for your response. 1. I contacted the 'Cite de la Musique in Paris, who have the Erard archives (I'm sure you know) - they confirmed that it was made in Paris,...

Hi All! I'd love to hear your thoughts. I have a French made Erard baby grand. The shortened 'back story' is that it was in a house in Finchley in London for many generations. the family were friends of Paderewski and he would stay with them whilst playing London Concerts in the 1890s. I have manage...