The Sterling Piano Exchange

In an attempt to better preserve Derby-made Sterling Pianos, the Derby Historical Society is launching the Sterling Piano Exchange. Here we hope to unite "homeless" pianos with people interested in owning and preserving these unique, historic antique pianos. If you have a piano you'd like to list, or are interested in adopting a Derby-made Sterling Piano, please contact us at derbyhistorical@att.net.

It should be noted that most of the Sterlings were upright parlor models. That is, they were made to fit in small spaces such as parlors or apartments. Over the years, with a little bit of TLC, we have seen many Sterlings restored to their former beauty.

** Note the term "Sterling Piano" also includes player pianos, organs, and melodeons, and includes the following product lines: Huntington Piano (made in Shelton), as well as Mendelssohn, and the Birmingham Organ Company. Also melodeons built by Joseph Sommer, and the Page, Potter & Co., both of Ansonia

July 29, 2008

Another free Sterling piano in the Middlefield, CT area. Follow this link for info and pictures: http://hartford.craigslist.org/zip/774975739.html
 

July 9, 2008

Entry deleted - new home found for a Sterling Concert Grand piano.

June 18, 2008

"(Below) are 5 photos of the Sterling piano that we have for FREE for someone who would enjoy restoring it. If some one wants it they would have to pay the cost to transport it from our storage unit in Shelton, CT to their location. It is a Sterling Concert Grand.  It has 88 keys.  It has a serial number of 34596 (circa 1906). It measures approx. 66" from left to right, 28" from the front to back and stands 56 1/2" tall. It would need tuning but sounds nice except for some keys that are stuck.  The keys are yellowed and 32 of them are chipped.  The wood needs refinishing.  The pedals have some oxidation.  The felt on the inside appears to be intact.  It appears that on the right interior side the first few wires are broken.

 

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