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Cabinet: Original
finish in excellent condition! Mahogany with ebony inlay; square
cornered all wood framed instrument. Has six turned legs, four
across the front with original brass casters; maple nameboard with grills
and perfect name plate.
Dimensions: 65
½" x 25 ¼" , 32 ½" from top of case to
floor.
Action: Early
English with escapement; needs complete rebuild; overhead clothes pin
type dampers. Tuning pins at back and right side of case.
One continuous bridge.
Case looks wonderful, especially considering
it is over 180 years old. All wood frame (except small modern
channel iron brace underneath to control warping.) This brace
cannot be seen except from underneath. Broadwood was, and is,
the top English piano builder. His early instruments were considered
some of the best in the world at that time.
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Square Piano
Date: Ca.
1819
Keyboard compass: 68
notes 5 ½ octaves
Keyboard covering:
Original ivory with ebony sharps and molded
boxwood fronts.
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Kenneth B. Brewer Antique Pianos
1868 New Deal Potts Road Portland, Tennessee 37148
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