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
 

February 22, 2010

I am looking to get rid of an upright Huntington piano. I'm not interested in making any money on it, I just want to get it out of the house. That said, it would be a shame to destroy it or throw it out, so when I came across your piano exchange site, I thought I would ask your help in finding a new home for the piano. I don't know how long old the piano is, but I've been told it's pushing 100. The piano was made by the Huntington Piano Co. in Shelton, CT. It measures 54" high, 60" wide, and 27" deep. The serial number is 30922. I've attached a few pictures of the piano. If you need any more information or details, please let me know. Thank you for your time, and I hope you can help me find a new home for this antique. The piano was manufactured in 1908, and is located in the Wakefield, RI area. Contact the Derby Historical Society at derbyhistorical@att.net.

July 9, 2008

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

June 18, 2008

Entry deleted - new home found for a Sterling through Craigslist

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