Hello All;
Not sure where to place this note.
I have just acquired two pianos, dating from the 1820's, from the Warner Brothers Studio Warehouse in Burbank, CA. They are being picked up today, and should arrive here in 3 to 4 weeks. They were used as movie props at some time in the past, but Warner Brothers would not give out any information as to what movies they might have been in. I have some photos of them, and they appear to be in pretty rough shape, and will need a lot of work, but I'm looking forward to the restoration process. Both pianos are pre-iron, that is, made before there were iron frames put into pianos, which began in the 1830's.
One piano is a William Geib, made in New York, but the other one has not been identified yet, and I will have to wait until it arrives to see what it might be. I suspect it is of European origin.
For an example of the type of piano the William Geib is, there is one for sale at this web site:
http://www.mozartpiano.com/en/instruments/
Page down to the "square piano" section, and it is the first listing. When you click on a photo, go back to the top of the page to see it.
I have a background in piano rebuilding, and know what must be done from a mechanical aspect, such as restringing and such. When it comes to case work, refinishing, and the like, I may be looking for some advice.
Has anyone on this site dealt with pianos of this vintage before?
John
10-08-2009, 06:38 AM
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