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Lot 264
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John Broadwood & Son (fl London, 1795-1808) A square piano London, 1801

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Description

  • John Broadwood & Son
  • A square piano
  • inscribed John Broadwood and Sons, Makers to His Majesty and The Princesses, Great Pulteney Street, Golden Square, London, 1801, serial number 6,184
  • London
the mahogany case with holly and stained fruitwood stringing, the satinwood nameboard and cheeks with holly and stained fruitwood stringing, the five and a half octave keyboard, FF to c4, with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals, single action with brass underdampers, silk-covered dust cover, on frame stand with square tapered legs and shelf stretcher