Mussard Paris 19th Century Upright Piano (Year: 1860)
Model#: FAUCHILLE Serial#: 30036 Description: Mussard Paris Upright piano, rosewood case, Serial #30036, concealed fold out accordian slat music rack, ivory keys, deep cabriole support legs, w/ scroll and acanthus carvings, 2 brass pedals. Measurements: Height: 54; Length: 57; Depth: 26
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This is an upright Mussard Paris piano.
A few notes:
I think Fauchille may be the name of the store or facteur in Brussels:
http://www.lieveverbeeck.eu/Pianos_belges_f.htm
When I entered the brand and serial number of the piano, I got a production year of 1910:
https://www.feurich.com/en/information-contact/serial-number-check/
General useful site about piano buying with price chart at bottom of average used pianos based on age:
https://www.pianobuyer.com/article/buying-a-used-or-restored-piano-how-much-is-it-worth/
Below are links to asking prices and sales records. Based on these, the fair market value is between $100 and $600.
Sold for $600, 1852
https://www.catawiki.com/l/20247821-emile-mussard-piano-france-1852-serial-number-1324
Asking prices:
$130, Mussard late 19th c
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/2973236_1020-mussard-aine-upright-piano
Asking $145
https://fr.shopping.rakuten.com/offer/buy/6587079157/piano-mussard.html
Asking $120, 1880
https://www.2dehands.be/a/muziek-en-instrumenten/piano-s/m1669276343-piano-mussard-paris-1880.html
Asking $480
https://fr.clasf.com/q/piano-mussard/
