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Square Piano by Wagner, J

Maker:
Wagner, J
Number of manuals:
One
Year:
1786
Museum:
Germanisches Nationalmuseum
Date Range
1750-1800
Current Location:
Germany
Material:
Walnut, Cherry, Rosewood, Lemon Wood
Painter:
Pedals:
Catalogue Number:
CEP-3900
Origin:
Germany
Type:
Square Piano
Originally a 'Clavecin Royal'; rebuilt toward the end of the 18th century as a piano with Stoßmechanik (without escapement), overdamping and 2 additional knee levers; veneered with burl (perhaps acacia), rosewood, lemonwood and dark rosewood; tool compartment to left of keyboard; stand with 4 square tapered legs veneered with walnut, rosewood and cherry; soundboard lacks the typical Wagner rosette
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