Expert: Todd Lindeblad - 4/1/2010

Question
QUESTION: Just a couple of questions.

I have in my possession a 7'1" - 7'9" Concert Grand made by Broadwood and Sons (no Ltd.) made in the years between 1880 - 1895. I know it went to a concert hall in England where it stayed for a good decade at least. It came into my possession in the 70s. Furthermore, it's action and overall state isn't too great... but not by any means poor.

I am willing to have it fully restored by Broadwood including action, felts and strings etc. Is it worth doing this?... I am a semi-professional pianist myself but know that I wouldn't use this as a practice instrument, more as a heritage instrument used for playing turn of the 20th century pieces.

Also is it worth having it shipped to Australia... where I live now permanently? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Tom

ANSWER: Hi,

Thank you for using allexperts.

Broadwood and Sons is a very fine piano and absolutely worth restoration and transport. Out of curiosity, what are they charging for the restoration?

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.

Sincerely,
Lindeblad Piano
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QUESTION: They charge about 50 pounds for a quote but also a complete history of the instrument (i.e. date made, sold to whom etc.) but when I rang them up they said it would be in the vicinity of 4000-7000 pounds, for a pretty much complete restoration.

Answer
Hi,

Thank you for using allexperts.

Yeah, that is a very fair assessment. I would advise it.

Sincerely,
Lindeblad Piano
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