Thomas Preston Square Piano
Type: Square Piano
Collection: Kolthoorn Collection
Manufacturer: Preston, Thomas
Year: c.1800
Geography: London / England
Current location: Not on display
General description: Single action in a bleached mahogany case. The lid has some marquetry inlay. Bone naturals with ebony sharps. French damper system, with the damper levers being made out of whale baleen. One hand stop that is a sustain.
Additional information
Pedals: none, but one hand stop: sustain
Octaves: 5 1/2
Inscriptions
On the nameboard: Thomas Preston Londini Fecit. / No97 Strand