Boy O' Mine Good Night Sheet Music Appraisal
Category: Sheet Music
Description
This is a piece of vintage sheet music for the song "Boy O' Mine Good Night". The lyrics are attributed to Graeme Burr and the music to Weston S. Wilson. The cover is printed on aged, likely paper, with a cream or light tan color that has Yellowed with age. The title and names of the lyricist and composer are prominently displayed in black ink, utilizing different font sizes and styles for emphasis. Decorative elements, possibly small flourishes or ornaments, are visible above and below the word "SONG". The price is listed as "Sixty Cents". The publication information indicates it was Published by Daniels & Wilson in San Francisco and New York. Beneath this, there appears to be another faded manufacturer or printer's mark, but it is not fully legible. The physical condition shows significant wear, with creases, folds, tears along the edges and corners, and discoloration consistent with handling and age. There are notable tears and rips along the left and right edges, and the top right corner is creased and slightly torn. The paper appears brittle. Despite the condition issues, the main text and design elements on the cover are still readable. The style of design and printing suggest this sheet music likely dates from the late 19th or early 20th century. The craftsmanship is typical of commercially printed sheet music from that era.
Appraisal Report
I have examined the provided image of the 'Boy O' Mine Good Night' sheet music. Visually, it appears to be an authentic piece of commercially printed sheet music from the late 19th or early 20th century, based on the typography, design, and publisher location (Daniels & Wilson, active in San Francisco during that period). The most significant factor impacting value is the condition. The sheet music exhibits substantial wear, including significant creasing, numerous tears and rips along edges and corners, discoloration, and apparent brittleness. This condition is below average for collectible sheet music and significantly reduces its potential market value. Sheet music from this era is relatively common, and while specific titles can vary in rarity, this particular piece doesn't appear to have a uniquely high demand based on the composer, lyricist, or title alone. Market conditions for common turn-of-the-century sheet music in poor condition are generally low. Comparables for similar sheet music titles in comparable condition typically sell in the low single to double-digit dollar range. Therefore, due to the poor condition and lack of exceptional rarity or demand, the value is significantly limited. It's important to note that authenticity verification from images alone has limitations. While the visual cues are consistent with the period, a full authentication would require in-person examination to assess paper type, printing process details, and potential repairs or alterations not visible in the image. Provenance documentation, if available, could also provide further authentication and history, though it is less critical for items in this value range. Scientific testing is not typically necessary for standard sheet music authentication unless specific forgeries are suspected, which is not indicated here.
Appraisal Value
$5-15