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by Fletchtek
02 Sep 2008, 10:59
Forum: Piano History
Topic: George Rogers & Sons Upright
Replies: 10
Views: 15674

Rogers action

Hello, it's been a long time to reply (fell asleep) but you may like to know the make of action in the Old George Rogers discussed back last October. The action is marked Gehrling - Paris. Some quick research on the net reveals they were quite well known at the time. As an interesting aside I stumbl...
by Fletchtek
03 Oct 2007, 11:11
Forum: Piano History
Topic: George Rogers & Sons Upright
Replies: 10
Views: 15674

You're spot on about the action being imported. I did take it out when those photos were taken but didn't think to take specific photos of it "out". I noticed a metal tag on the back of the action relating to a French manufacturer. Sadly the action is not in great shape mainly due to some ...
by Fletchtek
28 Sep 2007, 21:56
Forum: Piano History
Topic: George Rogers & Sons Upright
Replies: 10
Views: 15674

George Rogers & Sons Upright photos

Here are some photos of the George Rogers & Sons small upright Serial number 10455. Hopefully they speak for themselves. You may even be able to see that the action is in a bit of a state! http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/9610/24092007158fo7.th.jpg http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/4627/24092...
by Fletchtek
27 Sep 2007, 17:55
Forum: Piano History
Topic: George Rogers & Sons Upright
Replies: 10
Views: 15674

George Rogers & Sons Upright

An old George Rogers & Sons piano has recently landed in my lap and I'm looking at a few small tweaks to make it vaguely playable. I'm sure it's worth practically nothing but it may be of historical interest. I have found out a few things about it and wondered if anyone has encountered this type...