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

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