ERARD CONCERT GRAND, LONDON, 1870

This Art Cased concert grand piano was made by Erard London. During the French revolution Sebastien Erard opened a second factory in London in 1792. The neo Renaissance case was made by the famous architect and furniture designer Gillows & Co in London. The carved case is made of solid rosewood.

Technical data:

• Inscription: Patent Erard London
• Compass: 7 octaves (AAA-a'''')
• Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
• Pedals: 2: controlling keyboard shift - dampers
• Dimensions: L 246 cm / W 142 cm
• Case: solid rosewood
• Serial number: 16580
• Chris Maene Collection number: CM 33 292
• Condition: restored to concert level, Chris Maene worskhop Ruiselede 2011-2022
• Location: 3 - Museum headquarters "Piano's Maene" Ruiselede