Are Antique Pianos Worth Anything Today?

[Ice_Karma]

I know, I know, I'm so weird about this... I understand the pressures of production, but awesome—thank you so much for going back to playing your signature theme on camera! Opening and closing your videos with it just adds this extra bit of _je ne sais quoi!_ <3

[jimhendricks]

I came across a Steinway that was covered in gold leaf (everywhere on the instrument). It played terribly and sounded like tin, but its sale price was $500, 000.

[jenniferclarke]

I have a piano that is one of two that were built by Chappell of London in 1935 for the first class lounges of the new luxury cruise ships, the Queen Elizabeth I and the Queen Mary. It is beautifully made in art deco style from thuja wood which has a burled effect. As far as we know, the pianos were never installed on the ships due to the outbreak of WWII. Both ships were quietly sailed from England to New York ( avoiding the German U Boats that were patrolling) to meet the sister ship, the Mauritania. All three vessels were stripped and retro-fitted into troop carriers. In 1941, my piano was taken from storage and sold at auction. A wealthy man bought it for his 8 year old daughter and she played it well into her 80's. Now it sits in my house on Prince Edward Island, much loved and well played.

[hansmuller]

I currently have a 180cm R. Lipp grand from around 1910 with beautiful wood finish, fully restored (really, everything was replaced, repaired or brushed up). Bought it for ~5000€ because the piano trader couldn't sell it. I was wondering why, because it's over 100 years old and except for maybe a professional using it >4 hours a day satisfying every possible need. And it sounds sooo awesome!

[thepianoplayer]

Once came across a Steinway upright in a piano shop. The instrument is from the 1940s, white color and in almost mint condition. The label on top says it was used by American GI during WWII and was sent to some remote island in the S. Pacific for entertainment. Don't know the number of previous owners before it ended up in the shop selling for over $10, 000. Besides the brand name, there is historical value and may be a limited edition as well.

[ATsMagicShop]

Hi, I just recently discovered your channel and it's totally fascinating! I would like to ask if you could make a tutorial on how to play/arrange rap parts feom a song on the piano because a lot of people including me are struggling with it.

[mapes]

Great seeing you again Robert, loving the theme variation this week.

[itchywitch]

We have an Osborne baby grand piano from Boston. Was surprised to find out that the company closed down in the 1930's. It was given to my grandmother when she was young, it was already an antique then. It was still in good playing condition til the 90s. Might make a project out if it and see if we can still get it tuned properly.

[hhoward]

Bang-on. Accurate information as usual Robert...
Many thanks.

[justinnoble]

My 1930 Knabe grand is in phenomenal condition. Has a beautiful tiger-striped mahogany finish. Might not be worth more than $5k on the market, but to me, it’s irreplaceable. You simply can’t get a hand-made American piano with ebony and ivories any more. And the spruce soundboard was cut from virgin NW forest.

[cristianojeda]

Apparently only a few of our piano were made but unfortunately my mom lost the information of the appraiser years back that’s why we are now generally looking

[nododon]

I have a Chickering & Sons square grand built between 1860 and 1865 (Civil War era) that needs a tune up. It's in very good condition.

[DeltaR]

Have any of you ever heard of a Lockhart Upright Grand? It was made by a company from New York, that’s now defunct. It was made in the early 1900s and I just want to repair and tune it to it’s original condition. It’s out of tune by two whole semitones and I was told a piano is never supposed to be that out of tune. The sustain pedal seems to have broken off of its rod or bar, dangling about in its hole. I’m scared that I’ll have to scrap it one day and I don’t want to. Any help or advice?

[eggroll]

i have a piano that fits every characteristic that he described at the beginning of the video, and its in pretty great condition. do you think its worth anything?

[eblais]

I see the best of the best antique pianos go by, some are very valuable. 99% of them are worthless its a crazy niche market. I recently got a free 1840 Chickering&Makay square that was headed to the dump. Everyone says these should be saved or worth something but if no one wants to buy them or store them theyre worthless.

[colinmurphy]

You forgot the biggest and most common exception!!!! If it has been recently restored or not!

[Hunter-bnsm]

So, is a piano from late 18th Century made in Germany and shipped here only worth a few grand?
I know many different things come into play with this question so let me give you a little rundown from what I know.
This piano is apparently an 1890 produced by Hagspiel & Comp. It has been well kept and tuned by a professor at Carnegie Mellon. It's played still to this day and the wood looks great! I am not sure where to find the serial number but if I found right one it is only a 4 digit number...? Not sure but really could use some advice from someone who knows German antique instruments. Please ask any questions! Would love to find out truth behind this beauty. Thank you

[derekbaqueiro]

I visited Madrid like a year ago, I played in a pleyel that is signed by Arthur Rubinstein, and he played in 1964, the concert was in Madrid or another Spanish city I don't remember exactly, but the the owner told me that he will sell it in 2 million euros

[heru-deshet]

Has anyone ever heard of HUPPMANN piano makers in Baltimore, MD. A friend of ours sold her 330 year old house and it had a square concert piano that was purchased new in 1860 from this company. I have looked everywhere for any information, but to no avail. Could it have been Knabe before it became Knabe? Please help! Thank you.

[johnmcclure]

I just wanted to know what the brass an the ivery keys are worth fell off truck and it has 1847 stamp New York