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Item:Steck Pianola/Piano, by the Aeolian Company Melbourne
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Steck Pianola/Piano, by the Aeolian Company Melbourne

A fine old, working Pianola - with 70+ Piano Rolls too!

Item condition:--
Ended13 Nov, 200914:44:30 AEDST
Bid history:20 bids
Winning bid:AU $455.00
Postage:Local pick-up offered.See more services 

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Item number:270479536498
Item location:Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia
Posts to:Local pick-up only
Item specifics
Product Type: PianolaInstrument Family: Piano

This fine Steck Pianola (from the 1920s we think) plays very well, the mechanism, bellows and tubing were all reconditioned some years ago.  Even the pitch shift and auto tracking controls still work.  A few of the keys stick (ie: don't return) when playing the piano, but this an easy fix for a tinkerer.  It has stayed pretty well in tune for its age - due to the steel internal frame.  The cabinetry is in fair condition, there is fine cracking of the lacquer - probably due to being in a warm room for many years.  (you may be able to see this in some of the photos)

There are more than 70 (boxed) Piano Rolls included.  There are a few new ones, but most are old originals, all but a few in good condition.

It will be a shame to see it go, but we will be moving house next year and won't have the room anymore.

The winning bidder will need to arrange pick up and transport of the Pianola themselves, at no cost to the seller.  Be warned it is extremely heavy!

Paypal or a cash payment on pick up is fine.

Thanks for looking  - if you don't want to bid, then tell a friend about this great old pianola!

Questions and answers about this item
  
 Q: Are there many steps to carry it down? Warrick
A: Only 3 or 4, depending on which way you want to take it. French doors opening onto the front yard down 3 steps (I think) - or the front door down a step to concrete porch and another couple to ground level. But as I have... Continue reading
11 Nov, 2009 
 Q: Hi could you tell me is the outside able to be sanded down. Thanks
A: I suppose so - Though, it would be better to strip it first and touch up with sanding. I'm not sure whether it has a veneer over a hardwood or it's a solid wood. There is no peeling of veneer - so I guess it's... Continue reading
03 Nov, 2009 
Postage and handling
Posting to: Will arrange for local pickup only (no postage).
 
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Refund will be given as
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3 days after the buyer receives it
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The seller must be advised at least a day in advance, of the need to return the pianola.  It must be returned in the same condition as when it was purchased.
The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.

Refunds by law: In Australia, consumers have a legal right to obtain a refund from a business for goods purchased (but not at auction) if the goods are faulty, not fit for purpose or don't match description. More information at returns.

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