J.B. Klems Square Piano

Type: Square Piano

Collection: Sweelinck Collection

Manufacturer: Klems, Johann Bernard

Year: c.1840

Geography: Dusseldorf / Germany

Dimensions (cm): L=171

Current location: Not on display

General description: Viennese action in a mahogany case. Bone naturals with ebony sharps. Divided bridge, the bass bridge follows across the entire soundboard. The bass strings are single strung while the rest of the piano is bichord.