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Upright pianoforte

Upright Piano by Dreaper's of Liverpool. Exhibition quality, Louis XV style tulipwood case with rosewood cross-banding, the upper half with three scrolled reserves of pleated green silk separated by dividers pierced with arabesques; three oval floral ceramic plaques on lid and one on each end (cf. 1195637.1-5); elaborate ormolu mounts including two term figures as consoles to keyboard; a pair of single-branch sconces.

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    National Trust, Speke Hall
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    Liverpool (Timezone: Europe/London)
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  • Repository:National Trust, Speke Hall