Square pianoforte.
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InstrumentSquare pianoforte/Pianofortes/Keyboard/Musical Instrument ; Square pianoforte |
Instrument FamilyKeyboard |
MakerAndrew Rochead |
Place MadeEdinburgh ; Europe ; Scotland ; United Kingdom |
Date Made1804-1813 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Scottish square pianoforte. Compass 68 notes, F₁ - C₇ [FF - c'''']. Bichord stringing throughout, the lowest seven double strings F₁-E₂ overspun. One pedal releases the dampers which operate from below the strings. Signature/Marks: Inscribed on nameboard "ANDREW ROCHEAD AND SON/ Greenside Place Leith Walk / Edinburgh". Decoration: The case is of mahogany edged with satinwood banding and stringing. The mahogany cross-banded keyboard surround has two fretwork panels veneered in satinwood and backed with silk. The natural keys are of ivory with moulded boxwood fronts; the accidentals are of ebony. Repair History: Restored by Christopher Clarke in 1972 with later work by John Raymond in 2000. |
NotesSheila Barnes, 2007. |
Provenanceex- Harry Hodge. ; Given to the University by Mr James Hodge in 1963 from the estate of his father the late A. Harry Hodge. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number4325 |