P. De Ruijter Square Piano
Type: Square Piano
Collection: Geelvinck Collection
Manufacturer: De Ruijter, Petrus Cornelius Norbertus
Year: c.1833
Geography: Breda / Netherlands
Dimensions (cm): L=70 W=170 H=30
Current location: On display at Posthoornkerk, Amsterdam
Additional information
Compass: FF-f3
Pedals: forte
Inscriptions
On the nameboard: P. De Ruijter / Breda
Context: This piano was used by Princess Sophie, the first wife of King William III of the Netherlands. Princess Sophie was daughter of the German King William I of Würtemberg and Grand duchess Catharina Paulowna of Russia.