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Square piano
Maker: John Longman & Company
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
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.
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
Case width: 585 mm
Terms
Credit Line: Gift of David R. Bolton, 1996
Not on view
Object number: 05944