Square Piano, Broadwood, J
Maker:
Broadwood
Number of manuals:
one
Year:
1797
Museum:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Date Range
1750-1800
Current Location:
North America
Material:
Mahogany
Painter:
Pedals:
Catalogue Number:
Origin:
England
Type:
Square Piano
Technical description: Rectangular case and lid with mahogany (?) panels bordered with sycamore or satinwood separated by fine boxwood and ebony striping and a broader line of purple wood; on 4 square, tapered legs supporting a shelf with concave front; FF-c4 (68 note) keyboard with ivory naturals with molded fronts and ebony accidentals; 1 flat wood pedal raises right front flap of lid for swell; unpierced oblong tuning pins along spine; English single action with brass underdampers (no damper control); double-strung throughout, lowest 12 notes wound with copper over brass; original leather hammer coverings. Credit: Met Museum