Square Piano by Southwell, W

This square piano was made by William Southwell in England around 1825. He was born in Ireland and made harpsichords, pianos, and harps in Dublin during the first part of his career. Southwell later opened shops in London and Liverpool. He remained in London until 1836, when he apparently retired in Dublin. This piano has a compass of FF-c4, an English double action, leather hammers, double-strings throughout, with tuning pins at rear, 1 pedal: dampers, wood frame, and a wood case

Credit: Smithsonian