Looking for a place to sell a late 1800's square grand piano. Piano is not longer of musical value but is made of beautiful rose wood. It has carved legs, music stand and foot pedals. Could be made into a handsome piece of furniture. Hoping to sell this item to a woodworker.
Old Rose Wood Piano Needs Woodworker to Give it New Life
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Technically, ivory piano keys are not illegal, but the trade of ivory is heavily regulated. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) regulates the trade of ivory.
There is a member, ErnieM, who might be a source. I sent him a message. Hopefully he will respond soon.
FB marketplace seems to be a good place for advertising.
It is likely those keys are ivory. I believe exceptions are granted for antique musical instruments but you will need to research further.
Get a blacklight and shine it on the keys. If they glow then it's likely ivory. There are other tests but that's the least destructive.
And what makes the piano unplayable? Cracked soundboard? Bad mechanicals?
Get a blacklight and shine it on the keys. If they glow then it's likely ivory. There are other tests but that's the least destructive.
And what makes the piano unplayable? Cracked soundboard? Bad mechanicals?
we've not been able to give away (free) pianos we've come across over the years unfortunately.
Did you check out what pianos are going for on marketplace or Craigslist for comparables?
I ask because pricing for pianos that I’ve seen tends to be disproportionate to the quality of lumber/craftsmanship of the piece.
I have the same questions. That is a beautiful piano. Can it be fixed?
The going price for a square grand piano is free to 10's of thousands of dollars depending upon condition.
The piano interior was restored decades ago by someone who did not do a very good job. I would go so far as to say my parents got swindled. The sound board is not cracked as far as a know. Many of the keys play - the ones that do not play have a problem with the hammers. During a move my mom lost the hardware to attach the foot pedal and lift the top.
The wood and carvings are lovely which is why I am interested in finding a woodworker to make something beautiful from it. Give it a new life.
The piano interior was restored decades ago by someone who did not do a very good job. I would go so far as to say my parents got swindled. The sound board is not cracked as far as a know. Many of the keys play - the ones that do not play have a problem with the hammers. During a move my mom lost the hardware to attach the foot pedal and lift the top.
The wood and carvings are lovely which is why I am interested in finding a woodworker to make something beautiful from it. Give it a new life.
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