Frederick Beck Square Piano
Type: Square Piano
Collection: Kolthoorn Collection
Manufacturer: Beck, Frederick
Year: 1776
Geography: London / England
Current location: Not on display
General description: Single action in a mahogany case in Neoclassic style, with square tapered legs. Ebony naturals with bone topped sharps. The damper levers are made out of whale baleen, more common during this time period. Original tuning pins which are very long and thin. Three hand stops, one is a lute stop while the other two are for a divided damper mechanism.
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Additional information
Pedals: Three hands stops: lute stop, two for a divided damper mechanism
Octaves: 5
Inscriptions
On the nameboard: Fredericus Beck London Fecit 1776 / No 4 Broad Street Golden Square