ROBERT WORNUM GRAND , LONDON, 1840

An upside down 'Pocket' grand piano who can be opened horizontally in the middle. the case of rosewood with carved scrolling cheeck brackets, raised on three turned and reeded legs.

Technical data:

• Inscription: Royal Patent Equal Tension, Pocket Grand Piano Forte Invented & Manufactured by Robert Wornum, Music Hall, Store Street, Bedford Square
• Compass: 6 octaves (FF-f'''')
• Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
• Pedals: 2: controlling keyboard shift, dampers
• Dimensions: L 165 cm / W 118 cm
• Case: rosewood
• Chris Maene Collection number: CM 31 134
• Condition: original condition
• Location: 2 - Museum "Chris Maene Collection" Ruiselede