Square Piano by Weimes, J
Maker:
Weimes, J
Number of manuals:
Year:
1815
Museum:
Chris Maene Collection
Date Range
1800-1850
Current Location:
Belgium
Material:
Painter:
Pedals:
Eighteen, Three, Two, One, Four, Five, Six
Catalogue Number:
CEP-9408
Origin:
Czech Republic
Type:
Square Piano
Prague was a flourishing music ciy in the 19th century under the influence of Vienna. One of the earliest and most highly regarded builders was Jakob Weimes. His instruments, made according to old traditions, can be seen in Czeh and German museums, for example in the Händel Museum in Halle.
Technical data:
Inscription: Jakub Weimes / Prague
Compass: 5,5 octaves (FF-c'''')
Keyboard: naturals in ebony, sharps in ebony, ivory toppet
Pedals: 2 knee levers: harp and damping
Dimensions: L 128 cm / W 66 cm
Case: cherry
Chris Maene Collection number: CM 76 216
Condition: restored in the Netherlands around 1990
Location: 4 - Museum storage space Ruiselede