Grand pianoforte
Collard and Collard
Category
Musical instruments, devices and recordings
Date
Unknown
Materials
Rosewood, metal, leather, cloth and possibly ivory
Measurements
940 mm (H); 1500 mm (W); 2100 mm (D)
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1151255
Summary
A boudoir grand piano, inscribed on the nameboard ‘Collard & Collard / London’. Compass AAA - a'''' Bichord stringing from AAA to B. Two pedals: left for due corda and right for sustain. Case veneered in rosewood, legs and lyre grained(?) in imitation of the same.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973
Marks and inscriptions
On nameboard: inscribed on the nameboard ‘Collard & Collard / London’. Compass AAA - a'''
Makers and roles
Collard and Collard, maker