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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Piano accordion

« on: April 10, 2009, 11:11:25 am »

Thanks KC for your input.  I'll take it to our local music shop and see if they can give me any more info.  Again, Thanks

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Antique Questions Forum / Piano accordion

« on: April 08, 2009, 06:55:07 pm »

I have a piano accordion that was given to me in 1950.  The name on it, which I assume is the manufacturer, is B Burini.  It's in almost perfect condition.  Any idea of it's value.

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Antique Questions Forum / Antique violin

« on: July 01, 2008, 07:45:41 pm »

My father was a professional violinest in the late 1920's & 1930's.  I have his violin and would appreciate any information about it and it's potential value.  It was built for him, in 1929, by Wagner & George, Chicago , Ill.  I have the original bill of sale.  Appreciate any information.  Thanks, Don

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Banjo Clock

« on: June 23, 2008, 09:26:19 am »

But Don, if it is only worth about 85-100 dollars, ...... just how much is it going to cost  for a clock repairman to take the works out, .... soak them in solvent, .... re-oil them .... and replace them in the clock?

I gave up the business about 15 yrs ago & at that time I charged 30-35 dollars. If it's cleaned properly, it should run for another 50 years & at that time the value will be up. It's an antique and to spend a little money on it should not have any bearing. From the pix, it looks like something you'd be proud to show off in your home.  Don

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Banjo Clock

« on: June 22, 2008, 03:42:21 pm »

                                                                                 2 June 2008

     I have an Antique Banjo Clock, it was made in Bristol Conn. By the Ingraham
     Company, at present it does not run because it was wound to tight. I'm sure it
     can be repaired. This is an eight day clock, can anyone give me an idea of its value?

                                               Jim Goldsberry
Built in early 1930's.  Running, worth about 85-100 dollars. Not overwound, just dirty and needs oiling.
Don't use WD40, lighter fluid, or 3in1 oil.  Take to clock repairman and have it done right.

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Antique Questions Forum / Iranian baby hammock (Nanno)

« on: June 22, 2008, 10:50:41 am »

I was stationed in Iran in the 1970's (Isfahan).  I purchased an antique Iranian baby hammock (Nanno) at the bazaar.  It's all leather and trimmed with velvet.  The rods that the ropes are attached to are inscribed with paintings,  Still has the old ropes and old rusty hooks attached.  Will gladly send pix to anyone who may be able to help me determine it's value; if there is one.  Thanks,  Don