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Upright pianoforte

Compass: 7 Octaves, AAA – a4. 3-Octave-Span: 491mm. Ivory naturals, ebony sharps. Stringing: 8 singles – EE, bichord – b2, trichord – a5. Straight strung. Wooden frame. Action: Sticker, no check. Dampers to a2. Stops: 2 pedals – Piano by hammer-rail shift, Damper lift.

  • Date:
    c.1870
  • Maker:
    Browne, H. Justin
  • Collection:
    National Museums Liverpool
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  • Place of production:
    London (Timezone: Europe/London)
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  • Inscriptions:Nameboard Inscription: "By Her Majesty's Royal Letters Patent / Irresistible Piano Forte / Manufactured expressly for extreme climates / H. Justin Browne / 237, 239, Euston Road / London / Tottenham Court Rd|Retailer's Inscription: "Crane & Sons Ltd / Liverpool & London"
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  • Repository:National Museums Liverpool
  • Measurements:Case Size: Height 1260mm, Width 1325mm, Depth 628mm.