Late 18th Century Neoclassical Mahogany Longman Broderip Square Piano.
Auction Date: December 18, 2020
Sold for: $720
Lot: 5116
Circa 1792-1793.
The case with inlaid trim, inlaid swag above the keyboard, mounted brass roundels, square taper legs 61 keys, single sustain pedal.
Porcelain plaque above the keyboard reads BY ROYAL PATENT LONGMAN BRODERIP MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MAKERS No 25 CHEAPSIDE - No 13 HAYMARKET LONDON, 3131 impressed to the wood ferame interior.
Approximate dimensions: 31 high x 63 wide x 22 3/4 inches deep..
Provenance: Historic Filoli Estate, Woodside, CA.
Condition: The case with surface wear throughout including scratches, stains to the finish, and small chips. The keys with significant patina. Most keys do not play. Some repair and minor loss to the inlay. Some cracking to veneer with repair.