This time we have pianos and rolls from the East Coast to the West
Coast, with a few interesting gems, including a player with an "O" roll
spoolbox.
In Dunwoody, GA, for $500, a BH Dunwoody player, pump & electric upright
circa 1912. No pictures. "Motor and lights work, music included.
Very heavy." (I guess some folks don't realize that.)
http://nwga.craigslist.org/clt/5835869189.html
West Knox, TN, "Make offer." Upright player, works. No pictures.
"You can get a work-out playing it too! Downsizing and it's got to
go so someone else can enjoy it." Includes bench and 65 rolls.
http://knoxville.craigslist.org/atq/5854700510.html
Downers Grove, IL, $699. A 1960s vintage "Hardman Duo player piano
with piano seat & many player rolls" that's been in family since new.
The rolls appear to be mostly from the 1920s and '30s, the piano looks
nice, with dark mahogany finish.
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/atq/5827690878.html
Elk Grove Village, IL, $300. "Selling player piano (1908) in family
for 108 years. We are downsizing, also 40 piano rolls. Paid $1,750
for a few new keys and refinishing 12 years ago. Must pick up by
November 16 as I am moving." Pictures on request, so I don't know...
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/msg/5856786703.html
Northwest Chicago, IL. Over 75 player piano rolls in great condition,
price reduced to $75 OBO." Various rolls, 13 pictures so you can
browse; everything from red box QRS to stuff from the 'teens.
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/for/5821614442.html
Silverton, NJ. Free Stroud Duo-Art upright "Style 600P Duo-Art Pianola
96226", which puts it at 1930, very late (owner thinks it's 1906). Looks
untouched except the front feet and legs are gone, the bottom front of
the case shows flaking (moisture). But it _is_ a Duo-Art. It would be
a project, but the legs can be remade; just be careful, it's not going
to be stable without those legs.
http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/zip/5791246930.html
Now here's an oddity, and the price is less than the "O" roll spool
frame someone has put in it. Heck, the one roll included is worth the
price!
South Lakeland, FL, $75. Beckwith upright piano, quarter sawn oak,
ivory keys. Beckwith pianos were sold by Sears, very solid pianos.
I'm familiar with them and can't believe the O roll Frame would fit,
but there it is! "The piano works and was in tune when I purchased
it." http://lakeland.craigslist.org/msg/5797371270.html
Atlanta, GA, $300. Modello piano (built by D H Baldwin), quarter-sawn
oak case, original finish, 1920s case styling. No pictures of
interior. Looks to be in a garage right now. Might be a sleeper!
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/atq/5863881394.html
Out to the West Coast now:
San Marcos, CA, $250. "Player Piano, excellent and updated" "Player
piano, brown. Great condition, recently put $3500 into this, but need
to move. Will show images if requested"
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/msg/5858192782.html
Clairmont, CA, Free player piano, one picture, appears to be
bookmatched burl walnut, light finish. "Beautiful piano, sad to see
it go but want it to go to a good home. I have a bunch of rolls I will
sell." Tracker bar appears nickel-plated, can't tell much else. Case
style is circa 1920.
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/zip/5839789199.html
Well, that's it for now -- go forth and rescue!
David Dewey
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