Grand piano
J and J. Hopkinson
Category
Musical instruments, devices and recordings
Date
1850 - 1875
Materials
Walnut inlaid with ivory and tulipwood
Measurements
980 mm (H); 2560 mm (L); 1450 mm (W)
Place of origin
Conduit Street
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Wightwick Manor, West Midlands
NT 1287169
Summary
Grand piano with walnut case, inlaid with ivory and tulipwood in foliage and arabesque design, decorative pierced music sheet stand, supported on three turned octagonal legs with brass castors.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust by a descendant of the founder of Cherry Blossom Shoe Polish, housed temporarily in the Great Hall at Penryhn Castle and transferred to Wightwick Manor at the suggestion of Sir Geoffrey Mander to the secretary of the National Trust September 1952.
Marks and inscriptions
J and J Hopkinson London (inlaid)
Makers and roles
J and J. Hopkinson