JOHN BROADWOOD CONCERT GRAND, LONDON, 1847

A ‘Chopin’ Broadwood grand piano in a rosewood case with ‘pie crust’ edging and carved cheeks on carved and faceted supports. Frame with  decorated metal bars and metal hitch-plate.  
This piano is of the same design as the Broadwood grand no. 17047 which Chopin used on his London 1848 tour.   

Technical data:

• Inscription: John Broadwood and Sons Manufacturers to Her Majesty, 33 Great Pulteney Street Golden Square London.
• Compass: 6 octaves and seven note keyboard (CC-g’’’’) 
• Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
• Pedals: 2: una corda - forte
• Dimensions: L 246 cm / W 132 cm
• Serial number: 16910
• Chris Maene Collection number: CM 43 247
• Condition: restored Chris Maene workshop Ruiselede 2003
• Location: 3 - Museum headquarters "Piano's Maene" Ruiselede