Square Piano by Dodds & Claus
Maker:
Dodds & Klaus
Number of manuals:
one
Year:
1791
Museum:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Date Range
1750-1800
Current Location:
North America
Material:
Mahogany, Iron, Ivory, Bone
Painter:
Pedals:
Three
Catalogue Number:
CEP-1082
Origin:
America
Type:
Square Piano
Technical description: Mahogany case, veneered on front, inlaid with plain decorative stringing; matching frame with 4 square tapered legs on casters. At the top of eac leg is a small metal medallion; on left side is lidded compartment for strings and tools; hand-forged tuning pins; prop stick for lid; no music desk. The keyboard has 60 keys (FF-f3, no FF#). Ivory topped naturals with bone tails, stained hardwood accidentals. Double-strung throughout; gauge numbers 8-14; bass strings overspun with no gauge numbers. English single action with pewter underdampers, mahogany hammer shanks with small heads. 3 pedals originally, now missing: dampers, mute, hinged swell Credit Met Museum