Joseph Angst Grand Piano

Geography: Vienna / Austria

Dimensions (cm): L=240 W=140 H=90

Current location: Not on display

General description: Viennese grand piano by Joseph Angst, Vienna (ca. 1830). Mahogany case by Hellwig, formerly from the Johan Schanz workshop. Five pedals: left to right — 1. una corda (shift); 2. bassoon stop (missing; left lift mechanism still visible, right hook between D♯2 and E2 on the wrestplank, remainder of wooden support with parchment roll remains); 3. damper lift; 4. moderator; 5. Janissary stop (drum and bell). Viennese action; no adjustment screws for escapement. Compass C–g⁴. Inventory number: 3317 / RH8

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