JOHN BROADWOOD CONCERT GRAND, LONDON, 1847
A ‘Chopin’ Broadwood grand piano in a rosewood case with ‘pie crust’ edging and carved cheeks on carved and faceted supports. Frame with decorated metal bars and metal hitch-plate.
This piano is of the same design as the Broadwood grand no. 17047 which Chopin used on his London 1848 tour.
Technical data:
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Inscription:
John Broadwood and Sons Manufacturers to Her Majesty, 33 Great Pulteney Street Golden Square London.
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Compass:
6 octaves and seven note keyboard (CC-g’’’’)
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Keyboard:
naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
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Pedals:
2: una corda - forte
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Dimensions:
L 246 cm / W 132 cm
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Serial number:
16910
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Chris Maene Collection number:
CM 43 247
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Condition:
restored Chris Maene workshop Ruiselede 2003
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Location:
3 - Museum headquarters "Piano's Maene" Ruiselede