Grand Piano by Broadwood, J
Maker:
Broadwood
Number of manuals:
One
Year:
1847
Museum:
Chris Maene Collection
Date Range
1800-1850
Current Location:
Belgium
Material:
Painter:
Pedals:
Two
Catalogue Number:
CEP-9363
Origin:
England
Type:
Grand Piano
A ‘Chopin’ Broadwood grand piano in a rosewood case with ‘pie crust’ edging and carved cheeks on carved and faceted supports. Frame with decorated metal bars and metal hitch-plate.
This piano is of the same design as the Broadwood grand no. 17047 which Chopin used on his London 1848 tour.
Technical data:
Inscription: John Broadwood and Sons Manufacturers to Her Majesty, 33 Great Pulteney Street Golden Square London.
Compass: 6 octaves and seven note keyboard (CC-g’’’’)
Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
Pedals: 2: una corda - forte
Dimensions: L 246 cm / W 132 cm
Serial number: 16910
Chris Maene Collection number: CM 43 247
Condition: restored Chris Maene workshop Ruiselede 2003
Location: 3 - Museum headquarters "Piano's Maene" Ruiselede