I had to smile whilst reading John Farrell's posting about disposing of
an Hupfeld Claviola Piano player, or "push-up" as we like to call them.

About 18 months ago I cleared a house with 18 player pianos, all in
terrible condition.  I had to burn several of them in the garden, but
the Claviola looked nice.  There was one small panel missing but it
was quite clean.

I advertised it for an ice age and no one wanted it.  I asked everyone
I knew and no one wanted it.  In the end I thought I would take it to
the tip ('dump' in the USA), but on the way I changed my mind and put
it in an antique sale.  It sold for UKP 25 or about $37.

I then spent the next year reading adverts by the antique dealer trying
to sell the player.  I had many calls, from well-meaning friends and
dealers in the trade, offering to sell this thing to me for a
commission.  Well, it all went quiet about 4 months ago so I thought
they either found a customer or dumped it.

This couldn't be the same one, can it?  If it has a small panel missing
from the front above the pedals, then probably.  If not, then no, I
don't want it, thank you.

Brian Chesters