Clementi 1803 at Bamford's
This elegant piano is one of the earliest Clementis - its number is 2643, dating it to 1803. It will be lot number 2181 in the auction at Bamford's, Derby, which runs from 15 - 20 May.
The beautifully-painted floral nameboard decoration is very unusual in featuring two of the characteristic designs - sweet peas on the left and morning glory on the right. Usually, these are seen in symmetrical pairs, as in the heading image of the pages on this website.
It has evidently been carefully restored. We note that one hammer is raised, but this is almost certainly due to catching on the damper guide - quickly corrected. But it does appear to need three replacement strings.
The estimate for this attractive piano is £300 - £400.
Images by, and by courtesy of Bamford's Auctions, Derby.
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