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by Muus
24 Oct 2008, 15:17
Forum: Piano History
Topic: C. Rordorf & Cie Zürich
Replies: 9
Views: 20026

Yes I told them, that it is an antique piano, but I need all kind of papers. I need to let them know what Ivory was used (how the heck should I know that.. lol), I need an advocat to sign all kind of documents of the piano restaurator (because that is all the papers I can get) then I need a special ...
by Muus
21 Oct 2008, 18:53
Forum: Piano History
Topic: C. Rordorf & Cie Zürich
Replies: 9
Views: 20026

Re: Ivory

I'm out of my depth here, but I understand that export and import licenes are required, one from each country. However, I can't see what is gained from knowing the animal that was used in 1889! Some pianos are exempt. Exactly .. the elephant would be dead by now anyways... I don't understand the wh...
by Muus
21 Oct 2008, 18:39
Forum: Piano History
Topic: C. Rordorf & Cie Zürich
Replies: 9
Views: 20026

When I got the email from the authorities... I thought I am getting a stroke.. I felt like.. I don't own a Piano but an endangered animal.. rofls.. maybe I should feed my Piano more often, not to be charged with animal abuse or so. Here is what they sent me. (crazy I think) Thank you for your inquir...
by Muus
21 Oct 2008, 17:23
Forum: Piano History
Topic: C. Rordorf & Cie Zürich
Replies: 9
Views: 20026

I own a Rordorf from 1889, it was made in Zuerich. Now I live in Israel and move to the US and have to provide them with information on what animals ivory was used for the keys.

Does anyone have an idea where I could find information about that?