Archive for March, 2014

Late Entry For the April Auction: Yamaha G2

Posted by Britannia Piano Auctions in Auction Insights, Pianos on March 31, 2014

This lot was consigned today and is simply a fantastic bargain for anyone:

Make: Yamaha

Model: G2

Finish: white polyester

Year: 1993

A 5ft 7 grand piano in a white polyester case raised on square tapered legs.

This instrument is complete with matching stool.

Image Yamaha Grand Piano White G2 C2 C3 G3

Britannia Piano Auctions:
Est. £3,000 – £4,000
5th April 2014

The UK’s central piano auction is in Manchester this saturday, its time to be thinking about the piano for you.

If you have any questions about this insight or any other please don’t hesitate to contact us on:

Tel. 0161 977 0075
Email. info@britanniapianoauctions.com

An online listing will be on the website later this week. However, our fully illustrated catalogue for the April auction is available to purchase from us on the day or by telephone / email and is delivered 1st class to your door at a cost of £5.00

April Auction Catalogue:

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Is the Thought of Bidding at Auction Daunting?

Posted by Britannia Piano Auctions in Uncategorized on March 27, 2014

Well, if you have never attended and/or bided at an auction then it most definitely will do. It is that simple fear of the unknown, the hesitation of a situation you don’t know the outcome of. But don’t worry; you won’t mistakenly place a bid by itching your nose,coughing, winking or scratching your head!

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A Bidder at Britannia Piano Auctions in Manchester UK

There is still a school of thought that auctions are a black art and a complicated process. Some people believe that it can be almost an ‘old boys club’. Such views are very dated and untrue.

There are many regular auction goers who get to know each others faces, people who are interested in the same pianos will talk about instruments at the auction and share their opinions with each other. It can be almost a social event for some people. However, when it comes to the actual auction the auctioneer treats every bidder in the room equally.

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Regular faces working their way round the auction room looking at pianos

If on the day you find the process of bidding yourself too daunting then Britannia Piano Auctions will have bidders available who will talk with you; understand what piano(s) you are interested in and the maximum you are willing to bid up to. In the auction at your request they will stand with you and do the physical bidding.

A bidder making personal notes on the instruments her school was interested in.

For any detailed information of how to purchase a piano at auction then remember to check out the ‘selling’ section of the home website.

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A Guide To What Happens At Our Auctions

Posted by Britannia Piano Auctions in Auctions, Buying, Education, Selling on March 27, 2014

In just over a week many leading makes of piano will be for sale in our auction room. It’s time to ‘dust the cobwebs away’ and brush up on your auction knowledge. This short video offers you a step by step guide on how the auction room functions and how easy it is to win the lot that you are interested in.

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April 5th 2014 Auction Insight No. 4

Posted by Britannia Piano Auctions in Auctions, Pianos on March 26, 2014

We are just over a week away from the April piano auction in Manchester. Throughout this week and next we will be showing you some of the pianos that will be on offer in the auction room. And remember if you have never been to one of our auctions then a short & very helpful video guide is available on our website home page. The video guide explains what you can expect from start to finish when buying a piano in the auction room.

Steinway Grand Piano

Model: B

SN: 91245

Description: An ebonised model B grand piano by Steinway & Sons. The pedal lyre is finished with two

turned columns and raised on elephant legs.

Auction Est: £10,000.00 – £15,000.00

Images:

Britannia Piano Auctions April 2014 Auction Steinway Model B Ebonised

Britannia Piano Auctions: Steinway Model B

With just over a week until the UK April piano auction in Manchester it is time to be thinking about the piano for you.

If you have any questions about this insight or any other please don’t hesitate to contact us on:

Tel. 0161 977 0075
Email. info@britanniapianoauctions.com

An online listing will be on the website later this week. However, our fully illustrated catalogue for the April auction is available to purchase from us by telephone or email and is delivered 1st class to your door at a cost of £5.00

April Auction Catalogue:

April 5th 2014 Catalogue is £5.00 delivered to your door (1st class)

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April 5th 2014 Auction Insight No. 3

Posted by Britannia Piano Auctions in Auction Insights, Pianos on March 25, 2014

Claviano Grand Piano

SN: 026

Auction Est: £2,000.00 – £4,000.00

An extremely rare, small grand piano that is finished in an exquisite art case. This unique instrument is reputed to have been built for the songwriter and film star Ivor Novello. This piano spans five and a half octaves and has been strung using bi-chords.

A clear front view of the piano:

Britannia Piano Auctions Claviano Art Case Grand Piano

With under two weeks until the UK April piano auction in Manchester its time to be thinking about the piano for you.

If you have any questions about this insight or any other please don’t hesitate to contact us on:

Tel. 0161 977 0075
Email. info@britanniapianoauctions.com

April Auction Catalogue:

April 5th 2014 Catalogue £5.00 delivered to your door

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April 5th 2014 Auction Insight No. 2

Posted by Britannia Piano Auctions in Auction Insights, Auctions, Pianos on March 19, 2014

Bechstein Grand Piano

Model: A

SN: 23211

Auction Est. £2,000.00 – £3,000.00

This Bechstein 6ft model A grand piano is in a mahogany case on square tapered legs. This instrument is complete with an upholstered stool.

A clear front view of the piano: