I'll bet if you get a quote of $2,000.00 for building a replacement,
your movers will find it really quickly.  I would not be surprised if
the quote wasn't over $1,500 for custom carving a one-of-a-kind piano
bench.  They charge $300 for the simplest piano bench.  I have had
quotes of ridiculous heights for custom benches.

They may have damaged the bench seriously and were too embarrassed
to tell you.  I assure you, repair of a badly damaged bench is lots
cheaper than making a copy.

If Schafer Bros. is still located in St. Louis, I will be happy to go
over and look for your bench.  I plan to give them hell for you, as
well, while there.  I love Weber Duo-Arts.  I purchased my Weber
Duo-Art and restored it as my first Duo-Art restoration over thirty
years ago.

D.L. Bullock    St. Louis
www.thepianoworld.com