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FS: Rank of 44 Brass Calliope Pipes
By Mike Knudsen

I may have mentioned this last year, but a friend of mine was
recently widowed and her late husband left a fine set of 44 brass
calliope pipes that he never got around to building an instrument
for.  I don't know the wind pressure but these are the real deal,
not plastic -- I saw them some years ago.  They probably would work
on steam as well as high-pressure air.  I believe there is a standard
scale range for a set of 44 pipes, but again I don't know that.

She has asked me to help her sell the pipes.  I would appreciate
postings or private email stating what you think she should ask
for the set, and/or what you would be willing to pay for them.

Also, any opinions about just putting them on eBay, but I wanted
folks here to have first crack at them.  And then, what reserve price
should she set on them?

I don't yet have her permission to post her phone or address, but the
pipes are located near Chicago.

Thanks for your help.
Mike Knudsen

 [ The salvage value of the brass, by weight, is probably a few
 [ thousands of dollars.  -- Robbie


(Message sent Fri 20 Jun 2008, 20:12:31 GMT, from time zone GMT-0400.)

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