[afraidfortherepublic]

From Christie's catalog:

Van Cliburn's mother's piano -- Bechstein 1869, pre-auction estimate $8000-$12,000.

If it is in good working order, I think that's a bargain!

[afraidfortherepublic]

Here's the William IV silver tray:

$50,000 - $80,000. Lovely, but not such a bargain.

[TheConservativeParty]

Great article, and I agree the price on the piano is a bargain. I would pay for it in that range, and happily.