Schultz Piano Co & Christopher Columbus

[Robert Goodale]

It could be possible that this company was related to the Schultz company
that produced the pneumatic player actions.  It is also possible that this
piano was a stencil name used by a music store or some such thing.  I once
rebuilt a "Bachmann" player piano, a brand I had never heard of nor could
find any record of until I noticed that the real name on the plate was
covered by a piece of cast iron with a decal over it.  When I removed the
bolts I discovered that the piano was actually a Waltham.

Rob Goodale, RPT
Las Vegas, NV



Todd L Mapes wrote:

> List,
>
> I hate to waste anyone's time with this question, but I promised a
> customer I would ask around, so here goes.  The customer was given an old
> upright that is made by Schultz Piano Company, serial number 57534.  It
> has a brass plate mounted on the front saying it is a commemorative issue
> piano celebrating the 400th anniversary of the landing of Christopher
> Columbus or something to that effect.  She's just sure it's worth some
> money - I told her it was worth $100-$300 in fair condition.  I can't
> even find Schultz Piano Co. in the Pierce (10th edition).  There are lots
> of Schultz's, but I think the closest one is probably the one that just
> says, "Schultz, France 1835" because she mentioned something about the
> plate saying "patented French action".  Any comments?  Anybody hear of
> this before?  I hate to waste very much time on it, as she is only going
> to sell it once she figures out how much it is worth, but if anyone has
> anything off the top of their head (no toupee's please) I would
> appreciate your contribution.