BECHSTEIN CONCERT GRAND, BERLIN, 1874

From 1870 onwards the renown and fame of Bechstein was known outside of Germany, this made it possible to intensify the production with a considerable amount.  In addition to the sales in Germany, the most succesfull export countries were Russia and the United Kingdom. The standard of the highest quality was set. 

Technical data:

• Inscription: C. BECHSTEIN. Hof-Lieferant Sr. Maj. des Konig's BERLIN
• Compass: 7 octaves (AAA-a'''')
• Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
• Pedals: 2: controlling keyboard shift - dampers
• Dimensions: L 245 cm / W 145 cm
• Case: rosewood blackc polished
• Serial number: 7569
• Chris Maene Collection number: CM 13 406
• Condition: original, never restored
• Location: 4 - Museum storage space Ruiselede