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Austrian “Viennese” Grand Piano by Joseph Böhm c1820. Straight triple strung, with a Viennese action and adjustable escapement rail, some new dampers and damper felt with leather covered hammers, string gauges marked on the wrest plank, soundboard appears to have been shimmed in places, bridge in good condition, possibly re-strung at some time with one tuning pin and two strings missing. Action with good repetition and damping, however some adjustment may be necessary to both the action and pedals. Six octave keyboard, with 78 keys C1-F7, with Ivory naturals and ebony sharps, lyre supported on a stretcher with seven pedals, Bells & Drum, Treble Sustain, Full Sustain, Piano & Pianissimo, Bassoon Stop and Una Corda. Adjustable open lattice music desk. Ebonised panel above the keys with maker name and decorative gilt mounts depicting imperial eagles, grapevines, scrollwork, and angelic trumpeters. Case raised on three circular columns with block supports. This instrument is typical of the type of piano being made in Vienna in the early 19th century and a type of piano possibly familiar to Beethoven during the period of the composers’ later compositions. This piano is thought to be one of the earliest known pianos by this maker and was discovered in Milan in the 1870’s. A retailer’s trade label from that period is attached to the soundboard. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required, to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference A2ZEXJGY
Austrian “Viennese” Grand Piano by Joseph Böhm c1820. Straight triple strung, with a Viennese action and adjustable escapement rail, some new dampers and damper felt with leather covered hammers, string gauges marked on the wrest plank, soundboard appears to have been shimmed in places, bridge in good condition, possibly re-strung at some time with one tuning pin and two strings missing. Action with good repetition and damping, however some adjustment may be necessary to both the action and pedals. Six octave keyboard, with 78 keys C1-F7, with Ivory naturals and ebony sharps, lyre supported on a stretcher with seven pedals, Bells & Drum, Treble Sustain, Full Sustain, Piano & Pianissimo, Bassoon Stop and Una Corda. Adjustable open lattice music desk. Ebonised panel above the keys with maker name and decorative gilt mounts depicting imperial eagles, grapevines, scrollwork, and angelic trumpeters. Case raised on three circular columns with block supports. This instrument is typical of the type of piano being made in Vienna in the early 19th century and a type of piano possibly familiar to Beethoven during the period of the composers’ later compositions. This piano is thought to be one of the earliest known pianos by this maker and was discovered in Milan in the 1870’s. A retailer’s trade label from that period is attached to the soundboard. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required, to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference A2ZEXJGY
Austrian “Viennese” Grand Piano by Joseph Böhm c1820. Straight triple strung, with a Viennese action and adjustable escapement rail, some new dampers and damper felt with leather covered hammers, string gauges marked on the wrest plank, soundboard appears to have been shimmed in places, bridge in good condition, possibly re-strung at some time with one tuning pin and two strings missing. Action with good repetition and damping, however some adjustment may be necessary to both the action and pedals. Six octave keyboard, with 78 keys C1-F7, with Ivory naturals and ebony sharps, lyre supported on a stretcher with seven pedals, Bells & Drum, Treble Sustain, Full Sustain, Piano & Pianissimo, Bassoon Stop and Una Corda. Adjustable open lattice music desk. Ebonised panel above the keys with maker name and decorative gilt mounts depicting imperial eagles, grapevines, scrollwork, and angelic trumpeters. Case raised on three circular columns with block supports. This instrument is typical of the type of piano being made in Vienna in the early 19th century and a type of piano possibly familiar to Beethoven during the period of the composers’ later compositions. This piano is thought to be one of the earliest known pianos by this maker and was discovered in Milan in the 1870’s. A retailer’s trade label from that period is attached to the soundboard. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required, to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference A2ZEXJGY
Austrian “Viennese” Grand Piano by Joseph Böhm c1820. Straight triple strung, with a Viennese action and adjustable escapement rail, some new dampers and damper felt with leather covered hammers, string gauges marked on the wrest plank, soundboard appears to have been shimmed in places, bridge in good condition, possibly re-strung at some time with one tuning pin and two strings missing. Action with good repetition and damping, however some adjustment may be necessary to both the action and pedals. Six octave keyboard, with 78 keys C1-F7, with Ivory naturals and ebony sharps, lyre supported on a stretcher with seven pedals, Bells & Drum, Treble Sustain, Full Sustain, Piano & Pianissimo, Bassoon Stop and Una Corda. Adjustable open lattice music desk. Ebonised panel above the keys with maker name and decorative gilt mounts depicting imperial eagles, grapevines, scrollwork, and angelic trumpeters. Case raised on three circular columns with block supports. This instrument is typical of the type of piano being made in Vienna in the early 19th century and a type of piano possibly familiar to Beethoven during the period of the composers’ later compositions. This piano is thought to be one of the earliest known pianos by this maker and was discovered in Milan in the 1870’s. A retailer’s trade label from that period is attached to the soundboard. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required, to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference A2ZEXJGY
Austrian “Viennese” Grand Piano by Joseph Böhm c1820. Straight triple strung, with a Viennese action and adjustable escapement rail, some new dampers and damper felt with leather covered hammers, string gauges marked on the wrest plank, soundboard appears to have been shimmed in places, bridge in good condition, possibly re-strung at some time with one tuning pin and two strings missing. Action with good repetition and damping, however some adjustment may be necessary to both the action and pedals. Six octave keyboard, with 78 keys C1-F7, with Ivory naturals and ebony sharps, lyre supported on a stretcher with seven pedals, Bells & Drum, Treble Sustain, Full Sustain, Piano & Pianissimo, Bassoon Stop and Una Corda. Adjustable open lattice music desk. Ebonised panel above the keys with maker name and decorative gilt mounts depicting imperial eagles, grapevines, scrollwork, and angelic trumpeters. Case raised on three circular columns with block supports. This instrument is typical of the type of piano being made in Vienna in the early 19th century and a type of piano possibly familiar to Beethoven during the period of the composers’ later compositions. This piano is thought to be one of the earliest known pianos by this maker and was discovered in Milan in the 1870’s. A retailer’s trade label from that period is attached to the soundboard. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required, to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference A2ZEXJGY
Austrian “Viennese” Grand Piano by Joseph Böhm c1820. Straight triple strung, with a Viennese action and adjustable escapement rail, some new dampers and damper felt with leather covered hammers, string gauges marked on the wrest plank, soundboard appears to have been shimmed in places, bridge in good condition, possibly re-strung at some time with one tuning pin and two strings missing. Action with good repetition and damping, however some adjustment may be necessary to both the action and pedals. Six octave keyboard, with 78 keys C1-F7, with Ivory naturals and ebony sharps, lyre supported on a stretcher with seven pedals, Bells & Drum, Treble Sustain, Full Sustain, Piano & Pianissimo, Bassoon Stop and Una Corda. Adjustable open lattice music desk. Ebonised panel above the keys with maker name and decorative gilt mounts depicting imperial eagles, grapevines, scrollwork, and angelic trumpeters. Case raised on three circular columns with block supports. This instrument is typical of the type of piano being made in Vienna in the early 19th century and a type of piano possibly familiar to Beethoven during the period of the composers’ later compositions. This piano is thought to be one of the earliest known pianos by this maker and was discovered in Milan in the 1870’s. A retailer’s trade label from that period is attached to the soundboard. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required, to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference A2ZEXJGY
Austrian “Viennese” Grand Piano by Joseph Böhm c1820. Straight triple strung, with a Viennese action and adjustable escapement rail, some new dampers and damper felt with leather covered hammers, string gauges marked on the wrest plank, soundboard appears to have been shimmed in places, bridge in good condition, possibly re-strung at some time with one tuning pin and two strings missing. Action with good repetition and damping, however some adjustment may be necessary to both the action and pedals. Six octave keyboard, with 78 keys C1-F7, with Ivory naturals and ebony sharps, lyre supported on a stretcher with seven pedals, Bells & Drum, Treble Sustain, Full Sustain, Piano & Pianissimo, Bassoon Stop and Una Corda. Adjustable open lattice music desk. Ebonised panel above the keys with maker name and decorative gilt mounts depicting imperial eagles, grapevines, scrollwork, and angelic trumpeters. Case raised on three circular columns with block supports. This instrument is typical of the type of piano being made in Vienna in the early 19th century and a type of piano possibly familiar to Beethoven during the period of the composers’ later compositions. This piano is thought to be one of the earliest known pianos by this maker and was discovered in Milan in the 1870’s. A retailer’s trade label from that period is attached to the soundboard. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required, to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference A2ZEXJGY
Austrian “Viennese” Grand Piano by Joseph Böhm c1820. Straight triple strung, with a Viennese action and adjustable escapement rail, some new dampers and damper felt with leather covered hammers, string gauges marked on the wrest plank, soundboard appears to have been shimmed in places, bridge in good condition, possibly re-strung at some time with one tuning pin and two strings missing. Action with good repetition and damping, however some adjustment may be necessary to both the action and pedals. Six octave keyboard, with 78 keys C1-F7, with Ivory naturals and ebony sharps, lyre supported on a stretcher with seven pedals, Bells & Drum, Treble Sustain, Full Sustain, Piano & Pianissimo, Bassoon Stop and Una Corda. Adjustable open lattice music desk. Ebonised panel above the keys with maker name and decorative gilt mounts depicting imperial eagles, grapevines, scrollwork, and angelic trumpeters. Case raised on three circular columns with block supports. This instrument is typical of the type of piano being made in Vienna in the early 19th century and a type of piano possibly familiar to Beethoven during the period of the composers’ later compositions. This piano is thought to be one of the earliest known pianos by this maker and was discovered in Milan in the 1870’s. A retailer’s trade label from that period is attached to the soundboard. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required, to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference A2ZEXJGY
Austrian “Viennese” Grand Piano by Joseph Böhm c1820. Straight triple strung, with a Viennese action and adjustable escapement rail, some new dampers and damper felt with leather covered hammers, string gauges marked on the wrest plank, soundboard appears to have been shimmed in places, bridge in good condition, possibly re-strung at some time with one tuning pin and two strings missing. Action with good repetition and damping, however some adjustment may be necessary to both the action and pedals. Six octave keyboard, with 78 keys C1-F7, with Ivory naturals and ebony sharps, lyre supported on a stretcher with seven pedals, Bells & Drum, Treble Sustain, Full Sustain, Piano & Pianissimo, Bassoon Stop and Una Corda. Adjustable open lattice music desk. Ebonised panel above the keys with maker name and decorative gilt mounts depicting imperial eagles, grapevines, scrollwork, and angelic trumpeters. Case raised on three circular columns with block supports. This instrument is typical of the type of piano being made in Vienna in the early 19th century and a type of piano possibly familiar to Beethoven during the period of the composers’ later compositions. This piano is thought to be one of the earliest known pianos by this maker and was discovered in Milan in the 1870’s. A retailer’s trade label from that period is attached to the soundboard. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required, to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference A2ZEXJGY
Austrian “Viennese” Grand Piano by Joseph Böhm c1820. Straight triple strung, with a Viennese action and adjustable escapement rail, some new dampers and damper felt with leather covered hammers, string gauges marked on the wrest plank, soundboard appears to have been shimmed in places, bridge in good condition, possibly re-strung at some time with one tuning pin and two strings missing. Action with good repetition and damping, however some adjustment may be necessary to both the action and pedals. Six octave keyboard, with 78 keys C1-F7, with Ivory naturals and ebony sharps, lyre supported on a stretcher with seven pedals, Bells & Drum, Treble Sustain, Full Sustain, Piano & Pianissimo, Bassoon Stop and Una Corda. Adjustable open lattice music desk. Ebonised panel above the keys with maker name and decorative gilt mounts depicting imperial eagles, grapevines, scrollwork, and angelic trumpeters. Case raised on three circular columns with block supports. This instrument is typical of the type of piano being made in Vienna in the early 19th century and a type of piano possibly familiar to Beethoven during the period of the composers’ later compositions. This piano is thought to be one of the earliest known pianos by this maker and was discovered in Milan in the 1870’s. A retailer’s trade label from that period is attached to the soundboard. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required, to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference A2ZEXJGY
Austrian “Viennese” Grand Piano by Joseph Böhm c1820. Straight triple strung, with a Viennese action and adjustable escapement rail, some new dampers and damper felt with leather covered hammers, string gauges marked on the wrest plank, soundboard appears to have been shimmed in places, bridge in good condition, possibly re-strung at some time with one tuning pin and two strings missing. Action with good repetition and damping, however some adjustment may be necessary to both the action and pedals. Six octave keyboard, with 78 keys C1-F7, with Ivory naturals and ebony sharps, lyre supported on a stretcher with seven pedals, Bells & Drum, Treble Sustain, Full Sustain, Piano & Pianissimo, Bassoon Stop and Una Corda. Adjustable open lattice music desk. Ebonised panel above the keys with maker name and decorative gilt mounts depicting imperial eagles, grapevines, scrollwork, and angelic trumpeters. Case raised on three circular columns with block supports. This instrument is typical of the type of piano being made in Vienna in the early 19th century and a type of piano possibly familiar to Beethoven during the period of the composers’ later compositions. This piano is thought to be one of the earliest known pianos by this maker and was discovered in Milan in the 1870’s. A retailer’s trade label from that period is attached to the soundboard. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required, to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference A2ZEXJGY
Austrian “Viennese” Grand Piano by Joseph Böhm c1820. Straight triple strung, with a Viennese action and adjustable escapement rail, some new dampers and damper felt with leather covered hammers, string gauges marked on the wrest plank, soundboard appears to have been shimmed in places, bridge in good condition, possibly re-strung at some time with one tuning pin and two strings missing. Action with good repetition and damping, however some adjustment may be necessary to both the action and pedals. Six octave keyboard, with 78 keys C1-F7, with Ivory naturals and ebony sharps, lyre supported on a stretcher with seven pedals, Bells & Drum, Treble Sustain, Full Sustain, Piano & Pianissimo, Bassoon Stop and Una Corda. Adjustable open lattice music desk. Ebonised panel above the keys with maker name and decorative gilt mounts depicting imperial eagles, grapevines, scrollwork, and angelic trumpeters. Case raised on three circular columns with block supports. This instrument is typical of the type of piano being made in Vienna in the early 19th century and a type of piano possibly familiar to Beethoven during the period of the composers’ later compositions. This piano is thought to be one of the earliest known pianos by this maker and was discovered in Milan in the 1870’s. A retailer’s trade label from that period is attached to the soundboard. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required, to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference A2ZEXJGY
Austrian “Viennese” Grand Piano by Joseph Böhm c1820. Straight triple strung, with a Viennese action and adjustable escapement rail, some new dampers and damper felt with leather covered hammers, string gauges marked on the wrest plank, soundboard appears to have been shimmed in places, bridge in good condition, possibly re-strung at some time with one tuning pin and two strings missing. Action with good repetition and damping, however some adjustment may be necessary to both the action and pedals. Six octave keyboard, with 78 keys C1-F7, with Ivory naturals and ebony sharps, lyre supported on a stretcher with seven pedals, Bells & Drum, Treble Sustain, Full Sustain, Piano & Pianissimo, Bassoon Stop and Una Corda. Adjustable open lattice music desk. Ebonised panel above the keys with maker name and decorative gilt mounts depicting imperial eagles, grapevines, scrollwork, and angelic trumpeters. Case raised on three circular columns with block supports. This instrument is typical of the type of piano being made in Vienna in the early 19th century and a type of piano possibly familiar to Beethoven during the period of the composers’ later compositions. This piano is thought to be one of the earliest known pianos by this maker and was discovered in Milan in the 1870’s. A retailer’s trade label from that period is attached to the soundboard. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required, to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference A2ZEXJGY
Austrian “Viennese” Grand Piano by Joseph Böhm c1820. Straight triple strung, with a Viennese action and adjustable escapement rail, some new dampers and damper felt with leather covered hammers, string gauges marked on the wrest plank, soundboard appears to have been shimmed in places, bridge in good condition, possibly re-strung at some time with one tuning pin and two strings missing. Action with good repetition and damping, however some adjustment may be necessary to both the action and pedals. Six octave keyboard, with 78 keys C1-F7, with Ivory naturals and ebony sharps, lyre supported on a stretcher with seven pedals, Bells & Drum, Treble Sustain, Full Sustain, Piano & Pianissimo, Bassoon Stop and Una Corda. Adjustable open lattice music desk. Ebonised panel above the keys with maker name and decorative gilt mounts depicting imperial eagles, grapevines, scrollwork, and angelic trumpeters. Case raised on three circular columns with block supports. This instrument is typical of the type of piano being made in Vienna in the early 19th century and a type of piano possibly familiar to Beethoven during the period of the composers’ later compositions. This piano is thought to be one of the earliest known pianos by this maker and was discovered in Milan in the 1870’s. A retailer’s trade label from that period is attached to the soundboard. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required, to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference A2ZEXJGY
Austrian “Viennese” Grand Piano by Joseph Böhm c1820. Straight triple strung, with a Viennese action and adjustable escapement rail, some new dampers and damper felt with leather covered hammers, string gauges marked on the wrest plank, soundboard appears to have been shimmed in places, bridge in good condition, possibly re-strung at some time with one tuning pin and two strings missing. Action with good repetition and damping, however some adjustment may be necessary to both the action and pedals. Six octave keyboard, with 78 keys C1-F7, with Ivory naturals and ebony sharps, lyre supported on a stretcher with seven pedals, Bells & Drum, Treble Sustain, Full Sustain, Piano & Pianissimo, Bassoon Stop and Una Corda. Adjustable open lattice music desk. Ebonised panel above the keys with maker name and decorative gilt mounts depicting imperial eagles, grapevines, scrollwork, and angelic trumpeters. Case raised on three circular columns with block supports. This instrument is typical of the type of piano being made in Vienna in the early 19th century and a type of piano possibly familiar to Beethoven during the period of the composers’ later compositions. This piano is thought to be one of the earliest known pianos by this maker and was discovered in Milan in the 1870’s. A retailer’s trade label from that period is attached to the soundboard. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required, to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference A2ZEXJGY
Austrian “Viennese” Grand Piano by Joseph Böhm c1820. Straight triple strung, with a Viennese action and adjustable escapement rail, some new dampers and damper felt with leather covered hammers, string gauges marked on the wrest plank, soundboard appears to have been shimmed in places, bridge in good condition, possibly re-strung at some time with one tuning pin and two strings missing. Action with good repetition and damping, however some adjustment may be necessary to both the action and pedals. Six octave keyboard, with 78 keys C1-F7, with Ivory naturals and ebony sharps, lyre supported on a stretcher with seven pedals, Bells & Drum, Treble Sustain, Full Sustain, Piano & Pianissimo, Bassoon Stop and Una Corda. Adjustable open lattice music desk. Ebonised panel above the keys with maker name and decorative gilt mounts depicting imperial eagles, grapevines, scrollwork, and angelic trumpeters. Case raised on three circular columns with block supports. This instrument is typical of the type of piano being made in Vienna in the early 19th century and a type of piano possibly familiar to Beethoven during the period of the composers’ later compositions. This piano is thought to be one of the earliest known pianos by this maker and was discovered in Milan in the 1870’s. A retailer’s trade label from that period is attached to the soundboard. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required, to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference A2ZEXJGY
Austrian “Viennese” Grand Piano by Joseph Böhm c1820. Straight triple strung, with a Viennese action and adjustable escapement rail, some new dampers and damper felt with leather covered hammers, string gauges marked on the wrest plank, soundboard appears to have been shimmed in places, bridge in good condition, possibly re-strung at some time with one tuning pin and two strings missing. Action with good repetition and damping, however some adjustment may be necessary to both the action and pedals. Six octave keyboard, with 78 keys C1-F7, with Ivory naturals and ebony sharps, lyre supported on a stretcher with seven pedals, Bells & Drum, Treble Sustain, Full Sustain, Piano & Pianissimo, Bassoon Stop and Una Corda. Adjustable open lattice music desk. Ebonised panel above the keys with maker name and decorative gilt mounts depicting imperial eagles, grapevines, scrollwork, and angelic trumpeters. Case raised on three circular columns with block supports. This instrument is typical of the type of piano being made in Vienna in the early 19th century and a type of piano possibly familiar to Beethoven during the period of the composers’ later compositions. This piano is thought to be one of the earliest known pianos by this maker and was discovered in Milan in the 1870’s. A retailer’s trade label from that period is attached to the soundboard. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required, to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference A2ZEXJGY
Austrian “Viennese” Grand Piano by Joseph Böhm c1820. Straight triple strung, with a Viennese action and adjustable escapement rail, some new dampers and damper felt with leather covered hammers, string gauges marked on the wrest plank, soundboard appears to have been shimmed in places, bridge in good condition, possibly re-strung at some time with one tuning pin and two strings missing. Action with good repetition and damping, however some adjustment may be necessary to both the action and pedals. Six octave keyboard, with 78 keys C1-F7, with Ivory naturals and ebony sharps, lyre supported on a stretcher with seven pedals, Bells & Drum, Treble Sustain, Full Sustain, Piano & Pianissimo, Bassoon Stop and Una Corda. Adjustable open lattice music desk. Ebonised panel above the keys with maker name and decorative gilt mounts depicting imperial eagles, grapevines, scrollwork, and angelic trumpeters. Case raised on three circular columns with block supports. This instrument is typical of the type of piano being made in Vienna in the early 19th century and a type of piano possibly familiar to Beethoven during the period of the composers’ later compositions. This piano is thought to be one of the earliest known pianos by this maker and was discovered in Milan in the 1870’s. A retailer’s trade label from that period is attached to the soundboard. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required, to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference A2ZEXJGY

LOT NO 5006

STOCK NO 145997

Austrian “Viennese” Grand Piano by Joseph Böhm c1820. Straight triple strung, with a Viennese action and adjustable escapement rail, some new dampers and damper felt with leather covered hammers, string gauges marked on the wrest plank, soundboard appears to have been shimmed in places, bridge in good condition, possibly re-strung at some time with one tuning pin and two strings missing. Action with good repetition and damping, however some adjustment may be necessary to both the action and pedals. Six octave keyboard, with 78 keys C1-F7, with Ivory naturals and ebony sharps, lyre supported on a stretcher with seven pedals, Bells & Drum, Treble Sustain, Full Sustain, Piano & Pianissimo, Bassoon Stop and Una Corda. Adjustable open lattice music desk. Ebonised panel above the keys with maker name and decorative gilt mounts depicting imperial eagles, grapevines, scrollwork, and angelic trumpeters. Case raised on three circular columns with block supports. This instrument is typical of the type of piano being made in Vienna in the early 19th century and a type of piano possibly familiar to Beethoven during the period of the composers’ later compositions. This piano is thought to be one of the earliest known pianos by this maker and was discovered in Milan in the 1870’s. A retailer’s trade label from that period is attached to the soundboard.

Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required, to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference A2ZEXJGY

Dimensions:
Length/Width: 235cm  Depth/Diameter: 130cm

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Presenting a beautiful Austrian "Viennese" Grand Piano crafted by Joseph Böhm circa 1820. This straight triple strung piano features a Viennese action, adjustable escapement rail, and some new dampers and damper felt with leather-covered hammers. The soundboard has been shimmed in places, and the bridge is in good condition. Notably, it may have been restrung at some point, with one tuning pin and two strings missing. The action offers good repetition and damping, although some adjustment may be needed for both the action and pedals.

With a six-octave keyboard boasting 78 keys (C1-F7), this piano showcases Ivory naturals and ebony sharps. It is equipped with a lyre supported on a stretcher with seven pedals, including Bells & Drum, Treble Sustain, Full Sustain, Piano & Pianissimo, Bassoon Stop, and Una Corda. The piano also features an adjustable open lattice music desk and an ebonised panel above the keys adorned with decorative gilt mounts depicting imperial eagles, grapevines, scrollwork, and angelic trumpeters. The case is elegantly raised on three circular columns with block supports.

This exquisite instrument embodies the type of piano prevalent in Vienna during the early 19th century, possibly familiar to Beethoven during the period of his later compositions. Believed to be one of the earliest known pianos by Joseph Böhm, it was discovered in Milan in the 1870s, with a retailer's trade label from that period still attached to the soundboard.

For the intricate handling involved with such historic instruments, specialist support is available upon request to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price available upon application.

This item is listed for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference A2ZEXJGY.



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Aria Pro II Mac-Series electric guitar, in blue burst metallic finish, serial no. 10230903...

Estimate £100-200

The Beatles 'With The Beatles' vinyl LP, UK Stereo Original, Parlophone PCS 3045, together...

Estimate £50-100

Slade USA trumpet and a banjolin, both cased

Estimate £20-50

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