Discover this exquisite William IV Cabinet Upright Piano from around 1830, currently up for auction at Duggleby Auctioneers. The maker of this elegant piece remains unknown, yet it stands in its original and playable condition.
This piano features a straight bi-strung frame with an overdamper sticker action. While it requires tuning and some adjustment to the action, its six-octave keyboard boasts 73 keys from F1 to F6. The keyboard includes ivory naturals and ebony sharps, sustain and una corda pedals, and a curved key-fall with a music ledge and extendable candlestick supports.
Noteworthy details include a pleated silk panel with a decorative brass scallop-shell surround, a broad decorative overhanging cornice, and a concave-shaped base with pillar supports and brass capitals to the keyboard. The intricate nature of this historic instrument may necessitate specialist support for safe removal and onward handling, available upon request.
For those interested in purchasing this item, please note that it has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference BVXMPNNK. Don't miss the opportunity to own this stunning William IV Cabinet Upright Piano, a true gem for any music enthusiast or collector.