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by MRJB1812
19 Jun 2008, 17:44
Forum: Piano History
Topic: George Rogers & Sons Boudoir Grand
Replies: 7
Views: 7821

I'm not sure if this will work, but you may be able to see some photos of the piano on this link

http://picasaweb.google.com/mrjb1812/Ge ... udoirGrand

They are not particularly good, but may give some idea of the piano's appearance.
by MRJB1812
19 Jun 2008, 10:00
Forum: Piano History
Topic: George Rogers & Sons Boudoir Grand
Replies: 7
Views: 7821

Many thanks for the information. It is helpful to try to build up some background. Until now, the information I have had has been anecdotal and only covered the few years prior to my father-in-law's purchase. According to those accounts, immediately prior to his purchase, the piano was located in th...
by MRJB1812
18 Jun 2008, 16:56
Forum: Piano History
Topic: George Rogers & Sons Boudoir Grand
Replies: 7
Views: 7821

Rogers & Sons Boudoir Grand

Regarding the various serial numbers: The number found initially was 18939, stencilled onto a block at the end of the action. Subsequently, two other numbers have been found: 3457 - apparently located by the restorers during rebuild. The opinion in the showroom is that it doesn't seem to be consiste...
by MRJB1812
18 Jun 2008, 16:40
Forum: Piano History
Topic: George Rogers & Sons Boudoir Grand
Replies: 7
Views: 7821

George Rogers & Sons Boudoir Grand

I do have some photographs taken pre-restoration, but the files are rather large. Which address is the best to send them to?
by MRJB1812
17 Jun 2008, 17:41
Forum: Piano History
Topic: George Rogers & Sons Boudoir Grand
Replies: 7
Views: 7821

George Rogers & Sons Boudoir Grand

My late father-in-law was the very proud possessor of a Rogers "Boudoir Grand" piano that he purchased in the early 1960's. Unfortunately, by the time of his death a couple of years ago, the piano had not been played for many, many years due to his increasing infirmity. When his wife moved...