Grand Piano by Bechstein
Maker:
Bechstein
Year:
1874
Museum:
Chris Maene Collection
Date Range
1850-1900
Current Location:
[object Object]
Material:
Rosewood
Painter:
Type:
Grand Piano
From 1870 onwards the renown and fame of Bechstein was known outside of Germany, this made it possible to intensify the production with a considerable amount. In addition to the sales in Germany, the most succesfull export countries were Russia and the United Kingdom. The standard of the highest quality was set.
Technical data:
Inscription: C. BECHSTEIN. Hof-Lieferant Sr. Maj. des Konig's BERLIN
Compass: 7 octaves (AAA-a'''')
Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
Pedals: 2: controlling keyboard shift - dampers
Dimensions: L 245 cm / W 145 cm
Case: rosewood black polished
Serial number: 7569
Chris Maene Collection number: CM 13 406
Condition: original, never restored
Location: 4 - Museum storage space Ruiselede
Stock image - this does not represent the piano