Square piano
Christopher Ganer
Category
Musical instruments, devices and recordings
Date
1784
Materials
Mahogany, satinwood
Measurements
810 x 1560 x 550 mm
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Stourhead, Wiltshire
NT 731658
Summary
A square piano inscribed on the fascia Christopher Ganer Londoni Fecit 1784 / Broad Street Soho. The case of mahogany, crossbanded and inlaid with contrasting timbers and resting on a 'French frame' stand (its music shelf absent). Compass FF - f3. Fitted with Zumpe's action ('English single action'), and three handstops for divided bass/treble dampers and harp ('buff') stop.
Makers and roles
Christopher Ganer