An example of the very rare and unusual A. B. Chase "Artistano"
upright player piano in the Denver, Colorado, area is available for
probably next to nothing.

The Artistano mechanism was completely contained in the lower portion
of the piano case, with a spoolbox positioned in front of the keys.
The entire spoolbox could be folded away under the keyboard when not in
use.  A. B. Chase pianos are exceptionally well built and high quality.

The piano looks good, even though there's some slight damage to the
case and to the spoolbox.  This is a nice example of an early and odd
player piano, housed in a high-end piano.  Hopefully someone can rescue
it.  The owner may be contacted for pictures and information at
rhusmer@hotmail.com.geentroep [delete ".geentroep" to reply].

John D. Rutoskey
Baltimore, Maryland