Square Piano by Blanchet, N
Maker:
Blanchet, N
Year:
1801
Museum:
Chris Maene Collection
Date Range
1800-1850
Current Location:
[object Object]
Material:
Mahogany, Lemon Wood
Painter:
Type:
Square Piano
Interesting square piano from Nicolaus Blanchet. The Blanchet family was a famous family of harpsichord makers active in Paris from the end of the 17th century until the 18th century.
Technical data:
Inscription: Nicolaus Blanchet / Rue de la Verrerie 167 à Paris 1801
Compass: 5 octaves and 1 note (EE-f''')
Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
Pedals: 4: controlling lute, forte, moderator, swell raises (short lid for swell)
Dimensions: W 164 cm / D 64 cm
Case: mahogany crossbanded with lemon tree
Chris Maene Collection number: CM 46 433
Condition: unrestored
Location: 4 - Museum storage space Ruiselede