Longman & Broderip Square Piano
Type: Square Piano
Collection: Sweelinck Collection
Manufacturer: Longman & Broderip
Year: c.1788
Geography: London / England
Dimensions (cm): L=158
Current location: Not on display
General description: English double action in a mahogany case. Bone naturals with ebony sharps. This piano is an early example of the English double action.
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Additional information
Compass: FF-f3
Pedals: divided damper and lute handstop
Octaves: 5
Inscriptions
On the nameboard: By Royal Patent / Longman & Broderip / Musical Instrument Makers / No. 26 Cheapside & No. 13 Haymarket / London
Edition/serial number: 1537