Upright Piano by Hecke, van

Maker:

Hecke, van

Number of manuals:

One

Year:

1845

Museum:

Chris Maene Collection

Date Range

1800-1850

Current Location:

Belgium

Material:

Painter:

Pedals:

Two

Catalogue Number:

Origin:

Belgium

Type:

Upright Piano

Inscription: 1er prix/exposition Nationale 1841/VAN HECKE/A BRUXELLES
Compass: 6,5 octaves (CC-g'''')
Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
Pedals: 2: moderator - damping
Dimensions: W 131 cm / D 60 cm / H 117 cm
Case: ebony polished decorated with ornaments
Serial number: 291
Literature: P. VANDERVELLEN, "The Golden Age of Flemish Harpsichord Making - a Study of the MIM's Ruckers Instruments", 2017
Chris Maene Collection number: CM 64 239
Condition: original
Location: 4 - Museum storage space Ruiselede