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FOR SALE

Square piano by John Broadwood & Sons, c.1818

Square piano of five and a half ocatves, FF - c4 with escapement touch [similar to picture, but plain legs etc.] Tuned at A=430. Original soundboard etc. Inscribed: John Broadwood & Sons / Makers to His Majesty and the Princesses / Great Pulteney Street Golden Square/ London. Evidently resold by Hine & Son, Liverpool who also inscribed the front. A very practical and versatile piano with strong tone for ensemble. £2750. Overall dimensions: 65 inches x 25 inches. [165 x 65cm.] More info and photos on request.

Square piano by John Broadwood, 1789

Restored by Michael Cole in 2022, this is a structurally sound piano in good playing order. Patent action with brass under-dampers. All hammers have their original leather covering. The dampers are all original, but with renewed red cloth. Mahogany case with line inlays of box and ebony. Original stand with brass castors. 62 ins x 21 ins [157cm x 53cm]. Easy to transport in most hatchback cars. DEFRA reg: 42RTZF5Q

Inscription: Johannes Broadwood Londini fecit 1789 Patent / Great Pulteney Street, Golden Square

Further details, including provenance, on request. Price £4050.