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  • Wanted: Foster & Co pianos and players.

    From [email protected]@21:1/5 to All on Sat Aug 15 07:00:31 2015
    On Saturday, August 15, 1998 at 2:00:00 AM UTC-5, Tempola Music Rolls Ltd wrote:
    I cant believe this post still exists. I'm the guy that started it, and I STILL colect Foster pianos, you may reach me at [email protected]....and thanks!!







    Hello:
    I am a collector in the central US and collect pianos by the Mfg.., Foster & Co, Rochester N.y.(americam piano co)( circa 1900-1930) most were upright player-pianos. if you happen to have one of these old beasts in a forgotten corner, player or straight piano, please contact me.

    Thanks!
    Andy Taylor
    Tempola Music Rolls
    http://home.swbell.net/tempola/

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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to [email protected] on Sat Aug 15 07:01:13 2015
    On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 4:41:59 PM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote:
    I have one of these player pianos for sale with over 100 rolls. I live in Winter Haven Florida.

    please email me [email protected]

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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to All on Sat Oct 17 17:13:46 2015
    hola, tengo en mi posecion una joya historica ademas de articulo de primerisima calidad, si se�or es un PIANO CABINET GRAND, fabricado en ROCHESTTER N.Y. el numero de serie es el 32930, fabricado a mano con materiales de primera calidad garantizados de
    por vida....lamentablemente no se encuentra en optimas condiciones, pero no es nada que un restaurador de obras como usted, no pueda hacer.....

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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to All on Sat Oct 17 17:26:41 2015
    YO TENGO UN P�ANO FOSTERS CO , NUMERO DE SERIE 31290, CABINET GRAND,. NECESITA TRABAJO DE RESTAURACION EN DETALLES COMO PINTURA, LIMPIEZA Y AFINACION, TODO COMPLETO Y ORIGINAL.....VIVO EN ENSENADA B.C. MEXICO, MI NUMERO TELEFONICO EN CASA ES: 646-1769359.
    ....O A CUALQUIERA DE ESTOS CELULARES: 646-2364746(EDGAR), 646-1367142(LLUVIA), 646-1027254(ZAYDEL)....MI OFERTA DE VENTA EMPIEZA EN $3500 U.S.DLLS,...PRECIO A TRATAR.
    ESTAN PIEZA A ESTADO EN NUESTRA FAMILIA POR MAS DE 6 GENERACIONES, Y SE QUE SERIA EGOISTA DE MI PARTE TENER ESTA JOYA ARRUMBADA EN LA ESQUINA MAS OBSCURA DE MI SALA...SE QUE A MI TATARABUELO LE AGRADARIA DAR A LA GENTE UN POCO DE NUESTRA HISTORIA....
    ESPERO SU ENLACE O LLAMADA. QUEDO A SUS AMABLES ORDENES;
    EDGAR FCO. SALGADO SOLORZANO

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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to All on Wed Apr 13 11:44:28 2016
    Hi I have a Foster &Co, I believe it's a 1920 Circa. Your right about it, it is a beast.

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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to Tempola Music Rolls Ltd on Wed Aug 3 09:37:55 2016
    On Saturday, August 15, 1998 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, Tempola Music Rolls Ltd wrote:
    Hello:
    I am a collector in the central US and collect pianos by the Mfg.., Foster & Co, Rochester N.y.(americam piano co)( circa 1900-1930) most were upright player-pianos. if you happen to have one of these old beasts in a forgotten corner, player or straight piano, please contact me.

    Thanks!
    Andy Taylor
    Tempola Music Rolls
    http://home.swbell.net/tempola/

    I have a Foster Piano, sn 48883, that was originally played rolls but has had the mechanism removed and now is just a plain piano. It has been painted white and in good condition. I am disposing of it today, but if you are interested let me know.

    Gary Biggs
    301-649-5839

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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to All on Wed Sep 21 04:26:01 2016
    Hello,
    Funny to see this thread that started 18 years ago... by the way, I own a Foster & Co in really good conditions (serial number: 52021).
    I do not know exact date of manufacturing, I guess it might be 1919 or 1920. It has always belonged to my family, originaly bought by my great-grandpa (who was a piano dealer and composer). My mother got it as a present from him when she started learning piano at the age of 10 (1955) and since then always at home, as another
    member of the family.
    Unhappily none of us can play it now, so we would consider selling it to someone who really appreciates its quality.
    You can contact me at : [email protected]
    Cheers!

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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to All on Tue Oct 4 12:12:32 2016
    I live in Fontana California. Have a Foster and Co piano I want to get rid of. If you know anyone interested.

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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to Tempola Music Rolls Ltd on Sun Mar 12 09:12:03 2017
    On Saturday, August 15, 1998 at 2:00:00 AM UTC-5, Tempola Music Rolls Ltd wrote:
    Hello:
    I am a collector in the central US and collect pianos by the Mfg.., Foster & Co, Rochester N.y.(americam piano co)( circa 1900-1930) most were upright player-pianos. if you happen to have one of these old beasts in a forgotten corner, player or straight piano, please contact me.

    Thanks!
    Andy Taylor
    Tempola Music Rolls
    http://home.swbell.net/tempola/


    Hello,
    I have a Foster & Co upright piano. It has a number written in the inside: 48108. I live in Lima, Peru.
    [email protected]

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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to Tempola Music Rolls Ltd on Sun Oct 8 07:31:56 2017
    On Saturday, August 15, 1998 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, Tempola Music Rolls Ltd wrote:
    Hello:
    I am a collector in the central US and collect pianos by the Mfg.., Foster & Co, Rochester N.y.(americam piano co)( circa 1900-1930) most were upright player-pianos. if you happen to have one of these old beasts in a forgotten corner, player or straight piano, please contact me.

    Thanks!
    Andy Taylor
    Tempola Music Rolls
    http://home.swbell.net/tempola/

    I have a Foster & Company player piano, serial number 70624, in excellent shape that I am looking to sell. It is located in Western NY state. Please contact me at [email protected] if interested.

    Mike

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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to All on Wed Feb 7 10:11:33 2018
    I have serial # 48881 available

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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to Tempola Music Rolls Ltd on Sun Feb 25 13:50:11 2018
    On Saturday, 15 August 1998 17:00:00 UTC+10, Tempola Music Rolls Ltd wrote:
    Hello:
    I am a collector in the central US and collect pianos by the Mfg.., Foster & Co, Rochester N.y.(americam piano co)( circa 1900-1930) most were upright player-pianos. if you happen to have one of these old beasts in a forgotten corner, player or straight piano, please contact me.

    Thanks!
    Andy Taylor
    Tempola Music Rolls
    http://home.swbell.net/tempola/

    Geez - 20 years... that's how long this post has been going. I have a Foster & Co piano - pre 1900. In Melbourne, Australia. Does anyone know of restoration services here?

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  • From J.B. Wood@21:1/5 to [email protected] on Mon Feb 26 06:38:29 2018
    On 02/25/2018 04:50 PM, [email protected] wrote:
    On Saturday, 15 August 1998 17:00:00 UTC+10, Tempola Music Rolls Ltd wrote:
    Hello:
    I am a collector in the central US and collect pianos by the Mfg.., Foster & >> Co, Rochester N.y.(americam piano co)( circa 1900-1930) most were upright
    player-pianos. if you happen to have one of these old beasts in a forgotten >> corner, player or straight piano, please contact me.

    Thanks!
    Andy Taylor
    Tempola Music Rolls
    http://home.swbell.net/tempola/

    Geez - 20 years... that's how long this post has been going. I have a Foster & Co piano - pre 1900. In Melbourne, Australia. Does anyone know of restoration services here?


    Hello, and as I don't reside in the Land Down Under, I can't be of
    assistance. From restorations I've known about I would say that a piano
    of the vintage you mention (and often much younger), regardless of make,
    is probably not worth restoring unless it has sentimental value. Player
    pianos in particular never sounded that great even when new, are
    mechanically complex, and most tuners don't like having to work around
    the player mechanism. Old pianos often have cracked soundboards, loose
    tuning pins, worn out hammer felt and other mechanical ailments that
    make restoration a very costly proposition. A lot of vintage pianos
    (grands as well as uprights) in homes are covered with doilies and used
    solely as display tables. Sincerely,
    --
    J. B. Wood e-mail: [email protected]

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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to All on Tue Mar 13 08:12:36 2018
    I don't know how to post pics here. It's a foster and co. Cabinet grand

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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to All on Tue Mar 13 08:11:22 2018
    I have this piano and want to sell. Any interest? It works. Don't know much else

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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to Tempola Music Rolls Ltd on Mon Mar 26 09:31:01 2018
    On Saturday, August 15, 1998 at 1:00:00 AM UTC-6, Tempola Music Rolls Ltd wrote:
    Hello:
    I am a collector in the central US and collect pianos by the Mfg.., Foster & Co, Rochester N.y.(americam piano co)( circa 1900-1930) most were upright player-pianos. if you happen to have one of these old beasts in a forgotten corner, player or straight piano, please contact me.

    Thanks!
    Andy Taylor
    Tempola Music Rolls
    http://home.swbell.net/tempola/

    Andy,

    Are you still looking for these beasts? My grandfather has pasted and he had one that I have gotten the task of finding somewhere for it to go. It is a 1919 Primatone New York. S/N 58536 Please contact me even if you are not collecting anymore. Thank you
    for your time.

    Jennifer

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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to Tempola Music Rolls Ltd on Sat Jun 23 06:39:58 2018
    On Saturday, August 15, 1998 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, Tempola Music Rolls Ltd wrote:
    Hello:
    I am a collector in the central US and collect pianos by the Mfg.., Foster & Co, Rochester N.y.(americam piano co)( circa 1900-1930) most were upright player-pianos. if you happen to have one of these old beasts in a forgotten corner, player or straight piano, please contact me.

    Thanks!
    Andy Taylor
    Tempola Music Rolls
    http://home.swbell.net/tempola/

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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to Tempola Music Rolls Ltd on Sat Jun 23 06:40:44 2018
    On Saturday, August 15, 1998 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, Tempola Music Rolls Ltd wrote:
    Hello:
    I am a collector in the central US and collect pianos by the Mfg.., Foster & Co, Rochester N.y.(americam piano co)( circa 1900-1930) most were upright player-pianos. if you happen to have one of these old beasts in a forgotten corner, player or straight piano, please contact me.

    Thanks!
    Andy Taylor
    Tempola Music Rolls
    http://home.swbell.net/tempola/

    I do have one. You can reach me at [email protected] if you are interested in it. I live in Orlando, Florida. I am not sure of the year.

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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to Tempola Music Rolls Ltd on Mon Aug 13 09:43:14 2018
    On Saturday, August 15, 1998 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, Tempola Music Rolls Ltd wrote:
    Hello:
    I am a collector in the central US and collect pianos by the Mfg.., Foster & Co, Rochester N.y.(americam piano co)( circa 1900-1930) most were upright player-pianos. if you happen to have one of these old beasts in a forgotten corner, player or straight piano, please contact me.

    Thanks!
    Andy Taylor
    Tempola Music Rolls
    http://home.swbell.net/tempola/

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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to Tempola Music Rolls Ltd on Mon Aug 13 09:45:58 2018
    On Saturday, August 15, 1998 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, Tempola Music Rolls Ltd wrote:
    Hello:
    I am a collector in the central US and collect pianos by the Mfg.., Foster & Co, Rochester N.y.(americam piano co)( circa 1900-1930) most were upright player-pianos. if you happen to have one of these old beasts in a forgotten corner, player or straight piano, please contact me.

    Thanks!
    Andy Taylor
    Tempola Music Rolls
    http://home.swbell.net/tempola/

    I have one of these that was in a home I purchased. It is a player piano but has a price of 600 dollars painted on the inside top lid. Not sure what it is worth or if you still collect these.

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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to All on Mon Aug 5 16:45:48 2019
    I have a Foster & Co. circa 1913 (serial #36792) in the Houston, Texas area. Any interest?

    Thanks.

    Mark
    (936) 827-6817

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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to Tempola Music Rolls Ltd on Thu Dec 5 23:49:38 2019
    On Saturday, August 15, 1998 at 12:00:00 AM UTC-7, Tempola Music Rolls Ltd wrote:
    Hello:
    I am a collector in the central US and collect pianos by the Mfg.., Foster & Co, Rochester N.y.(americam piano co)( circa 1900-1930) most were upright player-pianos. if you happen to have one of these old beasts in a forgotten corner, player or straight piano, please contact me.

    Thanks!
    Andy Taylor
    Tempola Music Rolls
    http://home.swbell.net/tempola/

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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to [email protected] on Thu Dec 5 23:48:35 2019
    On Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 4:51:05 PM UTC-7, [email protected] wrote:
    On Saturday, August 15, 1998 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, Tempola Music Rolls Ltd wrote:
    Hello:
    I am a collector in the central US and collect pianos by the Mfg.., Foster &
    Co, Rochester N.y.(americam piano co)( circa 1900-1930) most were upright player-pianos. if you happen to have one of these old beasts in a forgotten corner, player or straight piano, please contact me.

    Thanks!
    Andy Taylor
    Tempola Music Rolls
    http://home.swbell.net/tempola/

    Hi, I'm not sure if you're still looking for Foster & Co pianos. I have one, serial number 51450. It's currently in NH, let me know if you're interested.

    Regards,
    Christine Fecteu

    I have one with serial number 49040 can anyone give me info on it? Thank you!!

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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to Tempola Music Rolls Ltd on Sat Feb 22 10:07:45 2020
    On Saturday, August 15, 1998 at 2:00:00 AM UTC-5, Tempola Music Rolls Ltd wrote:
    Hello:
    I am a collector in the central US and collect pianos by the Mfg.., Foster & Co, Rochester N.y.(americam piano co)( circa 1900-1930) most were upright player-pianos. if you happen to have one of these old beasts in a forgotten corner, player or straight piano, please contact me.

    Thanks!
    Andy Taylor
    Tempola Music Rolls
    http://home.swbell.net/tempola/

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  • From GLENN BUNGO@21:1/5 to [email protected] on Sat Sep 26 15:32:47 2020
    On Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 10:07:46 AM UTC-8, [email protected] wrote:
    On Saturday, August 15, 1998 at 2:00:00 AM UTC-5, Tempola Music Rolls Ltd wrote:
    Hello:
    I am a collector in the central US and collect pianos by the Mfg.., Foster &
    Co, Rochester N.y.(americam piano co)( circa 1900-1930) most were upright player-pianos. if you happen to have one of these old beasts in a forgotten corner, player or straight piano, please contact me.

    Thanks!
    Andy Taylor
    Tempola Music Rolls
    http://home.swbell.net/tempola/

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  • From Tanya Krapf@21:1/5 to Tempola Music Rolls Ltd on Mon Jan 10 10:38:53 2022
    Hi there,

    I am in Wisconsin and have an upright Foster & Co piano serial number 44549. Please let me know if you're interested in it - I am moving at the end of the month and looking to donate it. Feel free to call me 5859437490

    Best,
    Tanya Krapf

    On Saturday, August 15, 1998 at 2:00:00 AM UTC-5, Tempola Music Rolls Ltd wrote:
    Hello:
    I am a collector in the central US and collect pianos by the Mfg.., Foster & Co, Rochester N.y.(americam piano co)( circa 1900-1930) most were upright player-pianos. if you happen to have one of these old beasts in a forgotten corner, player or straight piano, please contact me.
    Thanks!
    Andy Taylor
    Tempola Music Rolls
    http://home.swbell.net/tempola/

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  • From Noel Kohr@21:1/5 to Tempola Music Rolls Ltd on Tue May 3 10:21:25 2022
    On Saturday, August 15, 1998 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, Tempola Music Rolls Ltd wrote:
    Hello:
    I am a collector in the central US and collect pianos by the Mfg.., Foster & Co, Rochester N.y.(americam piano co)( circa 1900-1930) most were upright player-pianos. if you happen to have one of these old beasts in a forgotten corner, player or straight piano, please contact me.
    Thanks!
    Andy Taylor
    Tempola Music Rolls
    http://home.swbell.net/tempola/

    Good afternoon. Are you still interested in Foster & Co., Cabinet Grand Player Pianos? Please email me at my office email, [email protected], if so. Thank you.

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  • From Mary W. Spor@21:1/5 to Noel Kohr on Sun Sep 18 17:49:00 2022
    On Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 1:21:26 PM UTC-4, Noel Kohr wrote:
    On Saturday, August 15, 1998 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, Tempola Music Rolls Ltd wrote:
    Hello:
    I am a collector in the central US and collect pianos by the Mfg.., Foster &
    Co, Rochester N.y.(americam piano co)( circa 1900-1930) most were upright player-pianos. if you happen to have one of these old beasts in a forgotten corner, player or straight piano, please contact me.
    Thanks!
    Andy Taylor
    Tempola Music Rolls
    http://home.swbell.net/tempola/
    Good afternoon. Are you still interested in Foster & Co., Cabinet Grand Player Pianos? Please email me at my office email, [email protected], if so. Thank you.

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