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Marie Antionette's piano
Compass: F1–f3. 3-Octave span 488. Stringing: Cichord throughout. Action: "Mécanisme á pilote" simple based on Zumpe's action (Stossmechanik). Knee-levers: Dampers and Harp.
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1768–7 - Maker:
Erard, Sébastien [Person] - Collection:
Cobbe Collection - Inventory number:
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Paris (Timezone: Europe/Paris)
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- Inscriptions:On nameboard: Sebastianus Erard Parisiis / 1787 / Rue du Mail No 37|On soundboard: Sebastien Erard a Paris 1786|Label on baseboard: HISTOIRE DU TRAVAIL / Section II Musique / Piano de La reine Marie Antoinette / de Sebastien Erard 1787 / Collection Erard
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- Repository:Cobbe Collection
- Measurements:L. 1480. W. 557. D. 200.
- View the original record:http://www.cobbecollection.co.uk/collection/12-marie-antoinettes-square-piano/