J & J Hopkinson Upright

Ellie-May · Post by **Ellie-May** » 22 Feb 2007, 13:02

A few years ago we were given this piano by a friend. My daughter was interested in learning piano, but it has worn off! We are in the process of moving to a smaller house and won't have the room for it any more. My husband thinks it should go to the big piano maker in the sky, but I want to check that we are not throwing away a fortune (as unlikely as I think this may be).

The piano is a small upright, it has a number 33211 carved above the name J & J Hopkinson, London (there is also another 2 above the 2). I have no idea of the value (if any) of this piano and I know you are unable to give me a valuation but I am interested to know whether you think it is worth pursuing a valuation from a piano dealer and trying to sell it.

It badly needs tuning (hasn't been tuned for many years) and the keys are very discoloured but other than this it is in nice condition and it seems such a shame to trash it.

Thanks in advance for any advice (however small) you are able to offer.

I can e-mail a photo if anyone would like to see it.

Ellie-May · Post by **Ellie-May** » 22 Feb 2007, 16:28

Have just been in touch with a piano dealer in Paisley and he said to advertise it locally for about £50-£100 as it would cost quite a lot for him to transport it to his warehouse and he wasn't interested. Although he did say it was a good little piano and well made, so I hope someone will take it off my hands, I'd give it away to someone who was willing to collect it, rather than let my hubby at it with a saw!!!

Post by **Bill Kibby** » 22 Feb 2007, 19:32

I would be interested to see an emailed photo, we have a small 1904 five-octave Hopkinson which was rescued, but we can't afford to come to Scotland for yours, the number suggests 1873. See my comments on Victorian pianos at the Valuation link on www.pianogen.org

Ellie-May · Post by **Ellie-May** » 22 Feb 2007, 19:44

Thank you for your reply Bill.

I will e-mail you a photograph. I have read your valuation section and I can quite understand that these little pianos are ten-a -penny! Just seems there must be someone out there who'd like it and it's a shame for it to get broken up.

I have placed an ad in the Local Tesco to see if there is anyone willing to part with 50 quid for it (or even collect it free of charge!), but if i don't have any luck, I can see it having to be destroyed as I just have no room for it any more. What a shame.

I'll let you know if I have any luck.

Thanks again.