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Re: Interesting Amberola 1-A on eBay

Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 6:33 pm
by Andersun
Starkton wrote: Did the specialist consider to reapply shellac for the sake of originality after rubbing down the varnish?
No, it was never considered.

He specializes in grand pianos and uses lacquer because it is more durable and dries faster. To get the depth that shellac offers, he uses a clear coat.

Re: Interesting Amberola 1-A on eBay

Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 3:33 pm
by Jerry B.
Only $540 with a little over a day to go.

Re: Interesting Amberola 1-A on eBay

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:02 pm
by Jerry B.
It only went as high as $810 but did not meet reserve. Jerry

Re: Interesting Amberola 1-A on eBay

Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:40 am
by FloridaClay
The condition may have frightened a lot of potential bidders off.

Clay

Re: Interesting Amberola 1-A on eBay

Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:55 pm
by phonogal
Now listed as a $3000.00 Buy it Now.http://www.ebay.com/itm/Edison-A-1-Ambe ... 23261fceaa

Re: Interesting Amberola 1-A on eBay

Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 1:02 pm
by FloridaClay
Seems too high to me, considering the condition.

Clay