© Saint Cecilia's Hall Museum of Instruments
Square pianoforte
Artist: Johannes Zumpe (active circa 1761 - 1778)
Location: Saint Cecilia's Hall Museum of Instruments
Date: 1767
Materials: mahogany case
Dimensions: 81 x 45.6 x 126.7cm
Grant:
Amount Paid: £1,000 (Total: £4,000)
Vendor: William Shand Kydd
Review number: 5470 (2004)
Provenance:
Mrs Freda Shand Kydd, 1995; William Shand Kydd.
Description:
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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