| L. Rott Grand
Piano
Date: Ca.
1860
Keyboard compass: 85
note 7 octave
Key covering: Originals
have been replaced; to be recovered in best quality synthetic off white;
original ebony sharps.
Cabinet: Case is covered
with highly figured crotch mahogany veneer; nameboard is ebony with
inlayed cursive brass letters. Ornate open cut music rack and
desk; hexagonal tapered legs. Some veneer to be repaired
and refinished. Has incised carving on sides of case.
Dimensions: 6'-8"
long, 55" wide @ keyboard
Action: Typical late Viennese
action with dampers overhead in a rack; una chorda (soft) pedal and
damper pedal.
To receive a complete rebuild. Beautiful cabinet with some inlay and carving. Has composite cast iron plate with bolt on capo bar in treble; straight strung. Has a graceful shape for a larger piano. A well designed and good quality instrument of this period.
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