old piano with concrete wall and leaf On Thursday, at a market, I bought an amazing panel frame comprising a huge fretwork rosewood panel. It's an absolutely stunning piece of workmanship. The panel came from above the keys of an upright piano. Sadly, another beautiful old Victorian piano was broken up and dumped. It seems like … Continue reading Why Beautiful Vintage Pianos Are Smashed Up and Tipped. Musical Heritage Vandalism!
Month: June 2025
Flying Through The Perils and Perks of Selling Online (Not With The Greatest of Ease)
This is Your Captain SpeakingTrust me, I wouldn’t recommend selling online to my worst enemy—unless of course they were trying to sell a 1970s jewel toned aeroplane seat. Then, oddly, it’s the perfect place. Go figure.Now before you assume I’m trying to protect some closely guarded business secret, let me assure you: I’d love fewer … Continue reading Flying Through The Perils and Perks of Selling Online (Not With The Greatest of Ease)
The Vintage Piano Stool Gets a Second Wind. Thinking Outside The Box Repurposing and Upcycling.
Dual Piano Stool Perfectly for the Foot of a Bed I have over 30 piano stools for sale on Etsy. They are brilliant sellers. The great thing is, as we;;, ids that they are cheap to pick up as the markets where I go the dealers cannot shift them. A paradox? Not at all, I … Continue reading The Vintage Piano Stool Gets a Second Wind. Thinking Outside The Box Repurposing and Upcycling.
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