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Upright pianoforte

7 Octaves, AAA – a4. 3-Octave-Span: 491mm. Ivory naturals, stained hardwood sharps. Stringing: bichord throughout, straight-strung. Action: Sticker, no check. Dampers to a2. Stops: 2 pedals – Piano by hammer-rail shift. Damper lift.

  • Date:
    c.1860
  • Maker:
    William P. Dreaper and Son
  • Collection:
    National Museums Liverpool
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  • Place of production:
    Liverpool (Timezone: Europe/London)
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  • Inscriptions:Nameboard Inscription: "By Their Majesties' Royal Letters Patent / for England and France / Dreaper's / Compensating Bars and Harmonic Chambers / Agents in London and Paris / and at the Patentee's / 56 Bold Street Liverpool
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  • Repository:National Museums Liverpool
  • Measurements:Case Size: Height 1787mm, Width 1346mm, Depth 705mm.