Bose & Sons

[Laura Olsen]

Yes!  John and List.  Thank you.  It is a Vose and Sons.  The script on the
keyboard was so fancy it could have been a B or D or V.  The case is in
wonderful shape. Quite ornate.  The piano sat in the same room from the time
it was first bought (in the 1880's) until it's recent sale at an estate
sale.  Unfortunately, many generations of mice have done their damage.  It
hasn't been tuned since the 20's I think.  Almost 3 full steps flat.
Thanks again for your help!
Sincerely,

Laura Olsen

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf
Of John Lillico, RPT
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 6:52 PM
To: pianotech@ptg.org
Subject: Re: Bose & Sons


Laura,

Are you sure it isn't a Vose & Sons. It could have been around since the
1880's. Does it have a fancy, carved cabinet and crooked legs?

John Lillico,
Oakville, Ontario

>Greetings,
>
>Does anyone know how I can determine the age of a Bose & Sons upright,
>serial #16744?  It's not listed in the Pierce Atlas.  Do you think it's a
>stencil piano?  The oldest tuning date inside is 1927 in Milwaukee, WI.
I'd
>bet money that it's older than that.  Seems to have been in the Milwaukee
>area all of it's life.
>
>Thanking you in advance for any help you can give me.
>
>Laura Olsen