This instrument, made in 1825, arrived in my workshop in abysmal condition, having undergone a previous restoration of very poor quality. It had been restrung in modern steel wire, and none of the action components had been properly hinged or installed. The original leather hinges had been removed replaced with modern piano stringing braid glued to the tops of the hammer, underhammer and damper levers. The bridge was lifted from the soundboard, and broken into 5 pieces at the treble curve.
After a painstaking restoration, it sounds and plays magnificently.
On the Wm. Geib piano #6247, was that sold and how much did you get for it? I have one that is identical from an estate, it is not fully restored but it is in excellent condition as it has never been played. It does need a tune up. I would like to send you pictures of it to get an idea.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing right now, one of the piano legs broke upon moving it. It is the wooden dowel and I would like to get that repaired correctly if you may be able to do so. Thanks, Wayne