Work trip to Seattle, Washington, March 2014
Working in Seattle for several clients on 19th century pianos, including an 1875 Erard, an 1860 Pleyel and others.
Restoration of 1851 Collard & Collard Concert Grand
Custom built for Donna Mathilde Terreros de Garcia Conde, the niece of the Conde de Regla of Mexico, Count Don Pedro Romero de Terreros, both members of one of the wealthiest Spanish families that came to the New World in the 1700’s. This spectacular piano is veneered in burled amboyna with carvings in French walnut. I duplicated carvings to replace missing portions for this one of a kind project, along with the usual care required to conserve and restore the instrument.
Restoration of ca. 1806 Clementi Square Piano
Ca. 1806 Clementi square piano, sold by Yankiewicz, Liverpool.