J.B. STREICHER & SOHN CONCERT GRAND, WIEN, 1872

Johann Baptiste Streicher was the son of Nanette Stein and Johann Andreas Streicher. Brahms recieved a grand piano from the Streicher company, which he used for the rest of his life. The instrumnet featured parallel stringing, Viennese single-escapement action and leather covered hammers. 

Technical data:

• Inscription: J.B. Streicher & Sohn in Wien - K.K. Hof & Kammer pianoforte fabrikant
• Compass: 7 octaves (AAA-a'''')
• Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
• Pedals: 2: controlling keyboard shift - dampers
• Dimensions: L 237 cm / W 136 cm
• Case: walnut, the interior of the falboard bright ebonised
• Serial number: 7258
• Chris Maene Collection number: CM23 246
• Condition: restored to concert level, Chris Maene workshop Ruiselede 2011
• Location: 3 - Museum headquarters "Piano's Maene" Ruiselede