Saint Louis, MO
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Details
- Dimensions
- 65ʺW × 24ʺD × 32ʺH
- Styles
- Georgian
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Brass
- Satinwood
- Walnut
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Now a table. Piano keyboard, strings and soundboard removed. Beautiful patina, solid, very good condition for a piece more than … moreNow a table. Piano keyboard, strings and soundboard removed. Beautiful patina, solid, very good condition for a piece more than 200 years old. less
- Description
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George III was King of England and Thomas Jefferson was President of the United States when this fine piece of …
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George III was King of England and Thomas Jefferson was President of the United States when this fine piece of furniture was made in London. It was a square piano, but now it is without keyboard, strings, and soundboard. It is very attractive and solid, and is useful as a console table or a dressing table. Painted inside the front compartment is: "John Broadwood & Son, Makers to His Majesty and the Princesses, Great Pulteney Street, Golden Square, London, 1808."
John Broadwood (1732-1812) began his professional life as a cabinetmaker. In 1761 he went to London and worked with the well-established Swiss-born harpsichord maker Burkat Shudi. After marrying Shudi's daughter in 1769, he became a partner in the firm, and eventually manager nine years after his father-in-law's death in 1773.
In 1817, the same workshop that crafted this piece of furniture made a grand piano as a gift from the Broadwood family to Ludwig van Beethoven. It quickly became Beethoven's favorite instrument.
John Broadwood & Son Square Piano Made in London, Signed and Dated in 1808 - Converted Into Console Table or Dressing Table. Made with walnut and satinwood. Brass casters. less
Saint Louis, MO
Starting at 20% Off
Sale Ends December 19th, 2024 - Shop Now
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