A JOHN BROADWOOD PIANOFORTE, 1802
A JOHN BROADWOOD PIANOFORTE, 1802Estimate $8,000 – $12,000
the square form pale mahogany case with ebonywood stringing throughout inscribed '1802 John Broadwood and Sons, Makers to his Majesty and the Princefses Great Pulteney Street Golden Square London.'
164CM WIDE, 60CM DEEP, 82CM HIGH
PROVENANCE
This Piano was purchased in London thirty years ago from a dealer in musical intruments. It has recently been serviced by First Craft Piano Tuners.
OTHER NOTES
The pianoforte was the favoured instrument to be played in the homes of the English gentry, usually by the female members to entertain guests. The wives of Wellington and Nelson played this instrument. It is quite interesting to note that in the movie "The Piano" directed by Jane Campion a similar instrument was used to great dramatic effect