Cabinet Piano by Spilborghs
Maker:
Spilborghs
Number of manuals:
One
Year:
1845
Museum:
Chris Maene Collection
Date Range
1800-1850
Current Location:
Belgium
Material:
Rosewood
Painter:
Pedals:
Two
Catalogue Number:
CEP-9390
Origin:
Belgium
Type:
Cabinet Piano
Next to the renowned and famous piano builders there were several smaller piano workshops in Brussels and other cities in Belgium. One of them was Spilborghs, he was active from 1844 until 1860. This model of a cabinet piano was rare in Belgium and this specific instrument is the only remaining piano of Spilborghs. The cast has a veneer of palisander wood and rushes made of maple.
Technical data:
Inscription: Spilborghs inside de case
Compass: 6 octaves and 9 notes (CC-a'''')
Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
Pedals: 2: una corda - forte
Dimensions: W 155 cm / D 63 cm / H 180 cm
Case: rosewood veneer, relieved by a maple fillet
Literature: VANDERVELLEN, P. "Le pianoforte dans les provinces belges (1761-1851)"
Chris Maene Collection number: CM 65 273
Location: 1 - Museum "Piano's Maene" Brussels