Upright Piano - Barrel Piano by Henderson
Maker:
Henderson
Number of manuals:
One
Year:
1825
Museum:
Chris Maene Collection
Date Range
1800-1850
Current Location:
Belgium
Material:
Painter:
Pedals:
Two
Catalogue Number:
CEP-1777
Origin:
England
Type:
Upright Piano - Barrel Piano
This instrument is a rare combination of an upright grand combined with a barrel piano.
The mechanism is clockwork 'powered' by a series of lead weights. It drives a second set of hammers, which strike the damped strings. The drum fitted to the instrument incorporates 10 different pieces.
Technical data:
Inscription: Henderson, Little James Street Bedford Row London
Compass: 6 octaves (FF-f'''')
Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
Pedals: 2: dampers - keyboard shift
Dimensions: W 127 cm / D 65 cm / H 223 cm
Case: rosewood with inlaid brass decoration
Literature: CROMBIE D. "Piano Evolution, Design and Performance", p. 52
Chris Maene Collection number: CM 35 359
Location: 2 - "Chris Maene Collection" Ruiselede