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Chopin’s English piano
Chosen by Frederyk Chopin for each of his English recitals. Compass: C1–g4; 3-Octave span 493. Stringing: Bichord C–fsharp1; trichord G1–g4; Bridge divided at C sharp/D. Action: English grand action with Broadwood's 'patent' repetition device. Overdampers to b2. Pedals: Keyboard shift; Dampers.
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1847 - Maker:
John Broadwood & Sons [Corporation] - Collection:
Cobbe Collection - Inventory number:
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London (Timezone: Europe/London)
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- Inscriptions:On inside face of keyboard cover: "Patent / Repetition Grand Pianoforte / John Broadwood and Sons / Manufacturers to Her Majesty / 33 Great Pulteney Street, Golden Square, / London|On engraved plaque on lid: THIS GRAND PIANOFORTE / WAS USED BY FREDERIC CHOPIN / AT HIS RECITALS IN LONDON / IN 1848|On paper label (now fragmentary) on case-wall under wrestplank: 17047|Stamped numbers on music desk, lyre, keyslip, key-lever cover, hammer rail and both keyblocks: 17047|On lid under lock-link: 17356|Workmen's signatures: "W Murray" in ink on hammer rail; "I Haldane" stamped on key-lever cover and treble keyblock|"17045" and "Maclean 17047" on transverse case beam
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- Repository:Cobbe Collection
- Measurements:L. 2468. W. 1258. D. 334.
- View the original record:http://www.cobbecollection.co.uk/collection/34-chopins-english-grand-piano-2/