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Square pianoforte

Johannes Zumpe, 1767

St Cecilia’s Hall Concert Room & Music Museum, Edinburgh

The keyboard has ivory naturals and ebony accidentals and the action is the standard type for Zumpe which eventually developed into that of the modern pianoforte. It is double strung throughout and has two hand-operated levers. The casework is entirely original including the lid and stand. It is the earliest square piano in England in its original condition.

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Title of artwork, date

Square pianoforte, 1767

Date supported

2004

Medium and material

Mahogany case

Dimensions

81 x 45.6 x 126.7 cm

Grant

1000

Total cost

4000

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