George III Square Piano, Longman and Broderip
A George III inlaid mahogany square piano, Longman and Broderip, London, late 18th century, with inlaid maker's label inscribed "Longman and Broderip Musical Instrument Makers / No 26 Cheapside, London", the hinged top enclosing a keyboard fitted with 59 keys, raised on a later mahogany stand with straight legs.
Dimensions:Height 30in; width 52in; depth 19 1/4in; width of keyboard 32in.
Provenance:From a Philadelphia collection.
Condition Report: The case with typical marks, wear, nicks, scuffs, Surface scratches and small losses. The piano's hinged top with general fading, Surface scratches and gouges. Old restoration/filling-in around the brass escutcheon to the front. Possible restoration to some of the piano's components allowing it to be functional.No case key. The piano is out of tune. Appears to be a small age crack to the soundboard. We cannot guarantee the playability or completeness of this instrument. With tuning key.
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A George III inlaid mahogany square piano, Longman and Broderip, London, late 18th century, with inlaid maker's label inscribed "Longman and Broderip Musical Instrument Makers / No 26 Cheapside, London", the hinged top enclosing a keyboard fitted with 59 keys, raised on a later mahogany stand with straight legs.
Dimensions:Height 30in; width 52in; depth 19 1/4in; width of keyboard 32in.
Provenance:From a Philadelphia collection.
Condition Report: The case with typical marks, wear, nicks, scuffs, Surface scratches and small losses. The piano's hinged top with general fading, Surface scratches and gouges. Old restoration/filling-in around the brass escutcheon to the front. Possible restoration to some of the piano's components allowing it to be functional.No case key. The piano is out of tune. Appears to be a small age crack to the soundboard. We cannot guarantee the playability or completeness of this instrument. With tuning key.
