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Grand Piano by Wornum, R

Maker:

Wornum, R

Number of manuals:

One

Year:

1840

Museum:

Chris Maene Collection

Date Range

1800-1850

Current Location: 

Belgium

Material:

Rosewood

Painter:

Pedals:

Two

Catalogue Number:

CEP-9412

Origin:

England

Type:

Grand Piano

An upside down 'Pocket' grand piano who can be opened horizontally in the middle. the case of rosewood with carved scrolling cheeck brackets, raised on three turned and reeded legs.

Technical data:

  • Inscription: Royal Patent Equal Tension, Pocket Grand Piano Forte Invented & Manufactured by Robert Wornum, Music Hall, Store Street, Bedford Square

  • Compass: 6 octaves (FF-f'''')

  • Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony

  • Pedals: 2: controlling keyboard shift, dampers

  • Dimensions: L 165 cm / W 118 cm

  • Case: rosewood

  • Chris Maene Collection number: CM 31 134

  • Condition: original condition

  • Location: 2 - Museum "Chris Maene Collection" Ruiselede

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