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Piano

Square piano, keyboard with ivory naturals and ebony sharps, case of mahogany. Mahogany fretwork pieces are visible when the lid is lifted. Damper-lift pedal for left foot. With six legs.

  • Date:
    c.1820
  • Maker:
    Astor & Horwood
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    UK, England, London
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  • Materials:Mahogany;Wood;Plant;Ebony;Ivory;Tooth;Animal
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  • Inscriptions:New Patent, Astor & Horwood, 79 Cornhill, LONDON
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 1724 mm Max W = 630 mm