Broadwood 1815

This handsome Broadwood is number 20015, indicating a date of 1815. It does need work, but appears to be structurally sound with remarkably little sign of any twist.  As is so often the case, the pedal has been lost at some time in the past.  

The entry from the Broadwood Porters' book reads:  

"Thursday 9 March 1815

Hime

Three SPF Best with drawers nos. 19767, 19819, 20015 and cases addressed Mr M Hime, Dublin, mark3ed H, to the care of Mr Simmons, Liverpool, and delivered at Paddington to go by Pickfords boat, paid  6d

Kinsley [porter]"

The hammers look good.

Replacement of the leather hammer hinges is routine; three of the treble hammers are detached, but they are often to be found rattling around inside.  

There is a small crack in the soundboard which will amost certainly have no effect on the tone, and could easily be repaired from above anyway.  The bridge is intact and well-secured, as appear to be the wrestplank and hitchrail.  

The piano is in rural Buckinghamshire; the price is £270.  Ivory code M7G6JUY8.  Please contact Ian Pleeth  forte.piano@zen.co.uk

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