1850's Pleyel Grand

[Richard Brekne]

Hi folks.

Just ran into this instrument tonite... couldnt help myself so I bought 
it on the spot.  Wont say for how much as I really dont know whether 
I've paid too much or got it cheap.  Its functional but will need quite 
a bit of work to come up to snuff.  Pin block is more or less shot and I 
suppose the old board really has seen far better days. Looks very nice tho.

The thing is from 1850 or so...  serial number 18XXX

http://www.pianostemmer.no/images/Pleyel.jpg


Anyone having any good words of advice for me please be sure to share 
them either in public or in private.

Cheers
RicB