Stadeler upright piano, Brussels, 1845
Jean-Guillaume Stadeler, originally from Düsseldorf, came to Brussels to establish his piano workshop, which quickly became very successful. At the expo’s of 1835, 1841 and 1847 his upright pianos received a silver medal. The design of these pianos is somewhat peculiar. In the world of pianos, this type is called a ‘console model’. The French maker Pape was the pioneer. The oblique strings made it possible to limit the height of the upright piano.
Technical data:
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Inscription:
Stadeler a Bruxelles
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Compass:
6 octaves and 9 notes (CC-a'''')
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Keyboard:
naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
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Pedals:
2: una corda - forte
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Dimensions:
W 121 cm / D 60 cm / H 96 cm
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Case:
rosewood veneer surrounded by sycomore threads
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Literature:
VANDERVELLEN, P. "Le pianoforte dans les provinces belges (1761-1851)"
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Chris Maene Collection number:
CM 64 147
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Location:
1 - Museum "Piano's Maene" Brussels