John Broadwood and Sons, London ca. 1850
Late grand Fortepiano
made by John Broadwood and Sons in London, around 1850. The instrument
is in unrestored and playable condition, the case is made in rosewood
with wooden applications, typical Broadwood "duck-feet-pedals"
(dampers and due corde), original tuning pins, straight strung, soundboard,
wrestplank and bridge are in excellent condition. Some damage in the
veneer on the left side and the nameboard label (original labels are
available for copy).
The lyra was not assembled for taking the photos.
Dimensions: Length: 200 cm, Width: 128 cm
Compass: 6 octaves + sixth, CC - a4