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Square piano

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Square piano

Date: 1805 ca.
Place Made:London, England, Europe
Model: none
Serial No: 808
SignedEngraved on white enamel cartouche in the nameboard: New Patent / LONGMAN & COMP'Y / CHEAPSIDE / LONDON
MarkingsStamped on nameboard bank, right key cheek, and key frame panel under g3: 59
Penciled in on C4 key lever: 59
DescriptionCompass: FF-c4

Standard English double action

"Irish" dampers screwed into dowels on the distal ends of the key levers

Mahogany case with geometrical stringing

Nameboard veneered in horse-chestnut (?), with typical fretwork

Fretwork in corner behind wrest (?) plank

Frame stand with fluted square-tapered legs; with shelf

Retains its original damper cloth and many original strings.
DimensionsCase length: 1635 mm
Case width: 585 mm
Credit Line: Gift of David R. Bolton, 1996
Not on view
Object number: 05944