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Grand pianoforte

Compass: F1–f4; 3-Octave span 479. Stringing: Trichord throughout. Undivided bridge. Action: 'Viennese'; "Prellmechanik" with escapement and check. Overdampers throughout. Pedals: Left to right: Keyboard shift ("Verschiebung"); Bassoon ("Fagottzug"); Moderator ("Moderator" or "Pianozug"); Dampers ("Dämpfung").

  • Date:
    c.1815
  • Maker:
    Anton Walter u. Sohn [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    Cobbe Collection
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  • Place of production:
    Vienna (Timezone: Europe/Vienna)
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  • Inscriptions:On nameboard: Anton Walter u. Sohn / in Wien
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  • Repository:Cobbe Collection
  • Measurements:L. 2184. W. 1139. D. 260.