Broadwood Concert Grand piano Serial Number 16460 - Year 1845 - Chopin Model



Research archives show that this beautiful piano was finished on 4 October 1845.
It was sold on 20 December 1845 to Richard Scholes esq, Polefield, Cheltenham. The porters book describes it as a Patent Repetition rosewood c to g and says it was delivered to Chapel Street to go by Pickfords Railway. It cost £165-8s. This is an example of the type of transport information that is given for an individual piano. On 2 April 1846 piano was returned to Broadwoods. On 2 May 1846 it was sold to John Ismay Nicholson of Atkins Road, Clapham Park, and of Nicholsons Wharf, Lower Thames Street. There are further entries relating to the piano for 1873, 1874 and 1883.



It is a straight-strung Patent Repetition Grand Pianoforte measuring 8ft 1½ins long.



The repolished heavily-figured Rosewood cabinet looks amazing, with an ornate 'pie-crust' edge to the lid, fretwork candle supports and carved cheeks.



The turned and octagonal legs are surmounted by heavily carved tops and supports.
The lyre-shaped lyre has matching carvings and two wooden pedals.



The keyboard has a compass of 6⅔octaves from C to G.



Ideal for a Chopin enthusiast, or someone looking to own a beautiful piece of history.









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