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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Tonk piano stool

« on: March 24, 2010, 09:01:34 pm »

I guess I can always give it a try if all else fails.  Thanks for all the input folks but I am turning in for the night. Thanks again you have all been a big help. 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Tonk piano stool

« on: March 24, 2010, 08:48:03 pm »

Wayward, I think the treads on the stool are a bit different than a pipe tread

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Tonk piano stool

« on: March 24, 2010, 08:45:21 pm »

Sapphire I just looked at the stool on e-bay.  I am going to try to contact the owner and see if they will give me a price.  You are like a bloodhound way to go. 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Tonk piano stool

« on: March 24, 2010, 08:28:21 pm »

Thanks Sapphire,  You helped me out a bunch.  I am really glad you found a picture of another stool.  Anybody else have a touch for refinishing?  The seat is in really good condition. In my opinion it just needs to be refinished on the top side.  It doesnt really need it, the finish is dull and I like them to have a little shine to them.  The piece that is broke- there is only one good screw hole left.  The holes on each side of the good one is broke right in the middle of the holes.  If I have to have this welded on than I will.  But would like to find an alternative.  To bad I cant find someone to make me mold and then make me a new piece.  I would like to keep the broken piece like it is if I can fix it another way.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Tonk piano stool

« on: March 24, 2010, 08:03:42 pm »

Oh wow!  I was on that site earlier but did not see that.  Thanks.  How would I go about restoring this piece.  I think someone has just painted this black some years ago. It also looks as if it may have sat outside the legs are a little rough.  I was thinking of having it soda blasted but did not not know what the proper way was to finish it. I like the one in the picture, it has a bit of copper color to it.  Is there a special way to finish these.  Also what about the broken piece on mine. What do I do? I dont want to ger rid of it as it came from my parents.  

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Tonk piano stool

« on: March 24, 2010, 07:38:19 pm »

Here are a few pics of the stool. I hope this helps

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Antique Questions Forum / Tonk piano stool

« on: March 24, 2010, 06:59:24 pm »

Hello everyone,  I have a Tonk piano stool that I am trying to find information on.  Does any one have any idea where I can look for information or even pictures of this stool. It has an iron center with three twisted wrought iron legs.  It has the screw in post to adjust your height with a wood top. I can get a picture of the stool if need be it would probably be a good idea anyway.  Other than sitting in the shed collecting dust, where the top screws on to the stool the iron base is broke.  You can still see where it says Tonk, Chicago, New York. Is there any reproduction pieces made for this stool so I can repair it.  One guy told me to take it to the welding shop and have them weld on a piece.  I do not like this idea as it will distort the work Tonk on the base as thats where it is broke. Also what is the value of this stool. Any help would be appreciated. Roy