An upright combined barrel piano by Henderson, London, circa 1825 The rosewood case inlaid with foliate brass decoration surmounted by a swan-neck cornice with a cast gilt metal frieze. The panel beneath the keyboard with a similar gilt moulding. The pleated silk panel above the keyboard surrounded by a cast gilt metal moulding. The keywell in rosewood inlaid with a simple brass stringing, the nameboard bearing a rectangular plaque between gilded floral tendrils inscribed: Henderson. Little James Street Bedford Row London. The six octave keyboard FF-f4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Bichord to Eb and trichord above, sticker action, two pedals controlling keyboard shift and dampers. The barrel, with nine tunes, operates a second set of hammers which act without raising the dampers. The instrument can be played as a conventional piano, a barrel piano alone (the player then operating the dampers at will), or with both combined. Width 127.5cm including plinth, depth 66cm, case height 223cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 29, (97) U421H and illustrated inside front cover. The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 22 U418B and illustrated inside front cover. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, p. 98.
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A grand piano by Broadwood, London, 1800 The mahogany case cross-banded with satinwood and inlaid with kingwood, raised on a trestle stand with four square tapered legs veneered en suite. The keywell with inlaid stringing, and cross-banded with kingwood, the oval plaque inset in the nameboard bearing the inscription: John Broadwood & Son, Makers to his Majesty and the Princesses, Great Pulteney Street , Golden Square, London 1800. The five and a half keyboard FF-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. English grand action, trichord throughout. Divided bridge. Two pedals, mounted on a stretcher, controlling dampers and keyboard shift. Serial number 1815 (indistinct) Length 227cm, width 107cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 32cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 8, (11) G297B. Provenance: An entry for this piano has been found in Broadwood Porters' book held at the Surrey History Centre: 21st July 1800. Addressed: Walter Honeywood Yate Esq.
A square piano by Haxby, York, 1789 The mahogany cross-banded case with geometric stringing, the cross-banded lid with ebony and boxwood stringing around the perimeter, and geometric inlay. Raised on a frame stand with four square tapered legs veneered en suite. The keywell in maple, cross-banded with mahogany and inlaid with ebony and boxwood stringing. An oval boxwood plaque in the nameboard depicting a cherub reclining on a plinth on which is inscribed: HAXBY YORK. The five octave keyboard FF-f3 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. English single action with over-dampers. Three pedals, mounted on a back leg stretcher, operating dampers, buff stop and lid swell. Inscribed on the bottom key 246 May 1789. Serial number 246 Width 154cm, depth 54.5cm, case height including lid 22cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 25, (67) S344H. The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Silver 1944-1969, p. 19 S3441B. D. Haxby & J. Malden, Thomas Haxby (1729-1796) Musical Instrument Maker, ill. on p. 51 and front cover, and listed on page 54.
An anonymous Clavecin Royal, Germany, circa 1785 The oak case raised on four square tapered legs. The later oak cross-banded lid with an inner painting depicting Glenarm Castle. The plain oak nameboard bearing a later paper label inscribed: Johann Gottlob, Wagner. In Dresden. The five octave keyboard FF-f3 with ebony naturals with arcaded fronts and ivory capped accidentals. Stossmechanik action with under-dampers. At the bass end of the keywell a curved brass lever controlling the dampers and a stop-knob, once probably operating a missing harp-stop. Single ebonised bridge. Two ' Kirckman' style roses surface mounted on the soundboard. Width 174cm, depth 56cm, case height including lid 26cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 27, (81) S360WG.
A small organ by Longman, London, c.1805 The mahogany inlaid case with four integrated square tapered legs inlaid with simple boxwood stringing. Concave fronted shelf below, with pedal for pumping. The three octave and four note keyboard CC-e3 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. One knee-operated stop pedal in brass. Forty-one wooden pipes. The mahogany name batten bearing a black painted panel inscribed: John Longman 131 Cheapside London. Width 67.5cm, depth 64.5cm, total height 70.5cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 32, (125) M518O. Provenance: According to Colt this organ was probably used in the South African War.
A square piano by Thomas Tomkison, London, circa 1805 The mahogany case inlaid with ebony and boxwood lines, raised on a frame stand with four square tapered legs with brass casters with brass paterae. The nameboard, in maple with a line inlay and with two fretted panels, bearing a paper label inscribed: GRAND AND SQUARE, THOS TOMKISON Piano Forte, Dean Street ,Soho, LONDON, Manufacturer. The five and a half octave keyboard FF-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. English single action with over-dampers. Serial number 920 Width 165cm, depth 61cm, case height including lid 23cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 28, (85) S3541T.
A grand piano by Broadwood, London, 1846 The rosewood case with piecrust moulding around the perimeter of the lid and carved bracket cheeks, raised on three hexagonal legs with acanthus cappings. The interior of the rosewood folding fall board bearing a paper label inscribed: Patent Repetition Grand Pianoforte, John Broadwood & Sons, Makers to Her Majesty, 33 Great Pulteney Street, Golden Square, London. Six octave and seven note keyboard CC-g4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Patent repetition grand action. Two lyre mounted pedals controlling dampers and keyboard shift. Frame with six metal bars and decorated metal hitch-plate. Serial number 16682 Length 246cm, width 132cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 40.5cm. Provenance: Multiple entries for this piano have been found in Broadwood Porters' books held at the Surrey History Centre: First sold 3rd November 1846 to Miss Foster. The second owner, Mrs. Merest, owned it through many house moves from 29th July 1847 to 12th May 1875. From the latter date Broadwoods stored it until it was released by her executors on 22nd May 1890 and sold again.
A square piano by Clementi, London, circa 1821 The mahogany case cross-banded in rosewood with a simple fruitwood stringing, the canted corners inlaid with brass foliate patterns. Two cast gilt metal mouldings run above and around the perimeter of the rosewood veneered skirting. Raised on six turned and reeded legs with engraved brass collars, three cross-banded drawers with brass handles beneath the skirting. The keywell in rosewood with brass inlay, the nameboard with two pierced panels, at its centre a crown above a gilt rectangular plaque flanked by foliate gilt scrollwork inscribed: Imperial Patent, CLEMENTI & COMPY LONDON. The six octave keyboard CC-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Double action with mop-stick over-dampers. Two pedals operate the dampers and the 'Bridge of harmonic swell and reverberation'. A paper label gives: DIRECTIONS for the USE of the PEDALS. The inner cover in pine painted green and decorated with silver flowers. Serial number 13417 Width 184cm, depth 68cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 40.5cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 25, (64) S337C. The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 16 S337C. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, p. 90. Provenance: Recorded with Ruth Dyson for the BBC archives. Unspoiled but some case joints now opened . Paper label damaged.
An upright piano by Collard Moutrie, London, circa 1890 The oak case in the form of a kneehole desk; a shelved cupboard behind three dummy drawers to each pedestal, an inset gilt tooled green leather writing surface above the folding keyboard cover having three false drawer fronts. All surmounted by a panel with false drawer fronts flanking a pair of false cupboard doors. The nameboard in gilt on a black ground inscribed: LONDON, Collard Moutrie, SOUTHAMPTON ROW, RUSSELL SQRE . The seven octave keyboard AAA-a4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Two pedals. A metal transposing lever to the right of the keyboard bearing a medallion inscribed: COLLARD MOUTRIE, 77 SOUTHAMPTON ROW W.C., PATENT, MUSICAL PITCH PIANOFORTE. Serial number 1513 Width 137cm, depth 63cm, case height 116cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 25 U436.
A grand piano by Tischner, St. Petersburg, circa 1828 The mahogany panelled cross-banded case with ebony stringing, raised on four later turned and reeded legs. The keywell in rosewood cross-banded in satinwood with ebony and boxwood stringing. Two applied gilt metal musical trophies flank the central plaque surmounted by a double headed eagle and inscribed: A Tischner, St Petersburg. The six and a half octave keyboard CC-g4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Two pedals, mounted on a lyre, controlling keyboard shift and dampers. Length 238cm, width 126cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 39cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 15, (29) G277TR. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, p. 102. Provenance: Recorded for the BBC archives. According to Colt, once owned by Dorothy Swainson.
A square piano by Longman and Broderip, London, 1796 The mahogany case inlaid with a multiple line, raised on a frame stand with four square tapered legs with brass casters. Silk-covered internal cover with "DIRECTIONS for the Management and Regulation of LONGMAN and BRODERIP'S NEW INVENTED PATENT PIANO FORTES with additional Keys." on the underside. The satinwood cross-banded and inlaid nameboard, painted with floral swags and with two fretted panels, bearing an enamel plaque inscribed: NEW PATENT, LONGMAN & BRODERIP, LONDON, 1796. The five and a half octave keyboard FF-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. English single action with 'Irish' damping system operated by pedal. Serial Number: 248 Width 158cm, depth 58cm, case height including lid 23cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 27, (76) S354LB.
An upright piano by Wornum, London, circa 1825 The rosewood case with geometric brass stringing flanked by two parallel columns headed with gilt metal mounts and terminating in acanthus leaf scroll feet. Gilt metal lattice panel above the keyboard. The rosewood nameboard with an inset brass plaque inscribed: Made by Robert Wornum London. The five and a half octave keyboard FF-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Two pedals controlling keyboard shift and dampers. Serial number 237 Width 127.5cm, depth 60cm, case height 128cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, recent additions, (110) U348W. Provenance: According to Colt, possibly designed by Thomas Hope.
A grand piano by Broadwood, London, 1819 The mahogany cross-banded case with cast gilt metal decoration running above the skirting and with gilt metal beading running vertically. Raised on four turned and reeded legs with brass collars. The keywell veneered in rosewood with foliate brass inlay and brass stringing, the nameboard bearing a boxwood plaque inscribed: John Broadwood & Sons, Makers to his Majesty & the Princesses Great Pulteney Street Golden Square, London. Six octave keyboard CC-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. English grand action, trichord throughout. Divided bridge. Two pedals, mounted on a lyre controlling keyboard shift and dampers. Inscribed 'Beveridge' on the action.Serial number 7895Length 250cm, width 117cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 39cm.Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 20, (14) G299B. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, ill. p. 71 (but incorrectly described as Broadwood grand serial number 8074). Provenance: Entries for this piano have been found in Broadwood Porters' books held at the Surrey History Centre: The first dated February 9th 1819 delivering to Mr. Beale in Manchester; the second entry, September 27th 1820 to Savage Esq.
A late 18th, or early 19th century style grand piano after Könnicke The fruitwood veneered case raised on four square tapered legs. The nameboard with applied cast brass decoration enclosing a plaque inscribed: AFTER Johann Jacob Könnicke Bürger in Wien. The five and a half octave keyboard FF-c4 with ebony naturals and ivory capped accidentals. Viennese action with two tied knee levers controlling dampers. Divided bridge. Length 212cm, width 106cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 30cm.
A late 18th, or early 19th century style grand piano after Walter by Marfleet, Witney The cherry veneered case with cast gilt beading running above the skirting, raised on four square tapered legs. The mahogany-veneered keywell with gilt metal decoration, the nameboard bearing a boxwood plaque inscribed: Marfleet & Son, Witney and bearing a paper label on the spine: After 1795, Anton Walter, County Museums - Liverpool. The five octave and a half keyboard FF-c4 with dark stained naturals and ivory capped accidentals. Length 200cm, width 108cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 29cm.
A reproduction 18th century style grand piano after Louis Dulcken The fruitwood veneered case raised on four turned and fluted legs. The nameboard bearing a label inscribed: Louis Dulcken, et fils, Munich. The five octave keyboard FF-f3 with ebony naturals and ivory capped accidentals. Viennese action with two knee levers both controlling all dampers. Continuous bridge. Length 214cm, width 96cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 26cm.
A Triangular spinet by Sperrhake, Passau, circa 1966 The plain mahogany case, the underside of the lid with a simple line inlay of ebony. Raised on three square tapered legs. The nameboard with an inset rectangular plaque inscribed: Sperrhake Passau. The four and a half octave keyboard C-f3 with ebony stained naturals and ivory capped accidentals. One hand stop operating the buff stop. The soundboard with a double-pinned bridge and inset with a pierced wooden rose. Serial number 667366. Width 97cm, depth 79cm, case height 22.5cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 7, (5) H107S. The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 7 H107S.
A model 12 clavichord by Sperrhake, Passau, 1964 The veneered walnut case, the underside of the lid with a simple line inlay of fruitwood. Raised on four square sabre legs. The nameboard with an inset rectangular plaque inscribed: Sperrhake Passau. The four and a half octave keyboard C-f3 with ebony stained naturals and ivory capped accidentals. Width 117cm, depth 40cm, case height 19.5cm. Serial number 655564 Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 31, (113) M507S. The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 25 M507S. Provenance: Purchased new by Colt from Harrods.
A grand piano by Broadwood, London, 1821 The rosewood case inlaid with brass floral patterns and with cast gilt metal decoration running above the base mouldings, raised on four possibly later turned legs with brass collars. The rosewood keywell profusely inlaid with brass floral motifs, the nameboard bearing a white label inscribed: John Broadwood & Sons, Makers to Their Majesties & the Princesses, Great Pulteney Street Golden Square, London. Six octave keyboard CC-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. English grand action. Two pedals, mounted on a lyre, controlling dampers and keyboard shift. Serial number 8948 Length 248cm, width 115cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 38cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 11, (16) G203B. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, ill. p. 79. Provenance: Purchased from Sebastian Morley during the 2nd world war for £10. Three entries for this piano have been found in Broadwood Porters' books held at the Surrey History Centre. The first of these, from 1821, states that it was delivered to His Majesty George the Fourth at Brighton Pavilion. The subsequent two entries, from 1827 and 1829, show that after repairs by Broadwood it was taken to Windsor Castle.
A square piano by Ganer, London, 1779 The mahogany case cross-banded in satinwood and with chevron inlaid stringing. The frame stand with square tapered legs veneered en suite, leather banded castors and brass paterae. The cross-banded keywell profusely inlaid with foliage and flowers, and with multiple inlaid stringing. The nameboard bearing the inscription: Christopher Ganer Londini Fecit 1779. No. 47 Broad Street Soho. The five octave keyboard FF-f3 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. English single action with over-dampers. Width 153cm, depth 52cm, case height including lid 21cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 28, (86) S338G. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, p. 20. Provenance: Purchased from Roger Warner.
A square piano by Broadwood, London, circa 1812 The rosewood cross-banded mahogany case, with cast gilt metal decoration running above the moulded skirting, two drawers underneath similarly decorated. Raised on six turned and reeded legs capped with brass collars. The satinwood veneered nameboard, cross-banded with rosewood and with two pierced panels. The boxwood name plaque surrounded by an ebony line, inscribed: John Broadwood & Sons. Makers to His Majesty, & the Princesses, Great Pulteney Street. Golden Square, London. The five and a half octave keyboard FF-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Double action with mop-stick over-dampers. Single pedal controlling dampers. Original inner cover of cream-painted pine. Serial number 18932 Width 168cm, depth 62cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 33cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 22, (57) S330B. The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 16 S330B. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, ill. p. 69. Provenance: Bearing a paper label inscribed: ROBERT BELL /Quadrille Pianist, Tuner, and Selector, 89, STANHOPE STREET, HAMPSTEAD ROAD, N.W.
A spinet shaped transverse grand piano by Crang Hancock, London, 1782 The walnut case with a simple ebony stringing and with cast brass strap lid hinges and cast flap hinges. Raised on a trestle stand with four turned legs. The nameboard of stained maple with boxwood stringing and cross-banded with mahogany. The name batten with an inset boxwood plaque inscribed: Crang Hancock Londini Fecit 1782, Tavistock Street Covent Garden. The five octave keyboard FF/GG-f3 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Crang's 'Spring key touch' action. One pedal operating dampers. Length 183cm, depth 87cm, case height including lid 23.5cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 31, (118) M513H. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, ill. on p. 22. Rosamond E. M. Harding, The Piano-Forte, its history traced to the Great Exhibition of 1851, p. 60, ill. on p. 61. Provenance: Ex Broadwood collection.
A grand piano by Heilman, Mainz, circa 1810 The plain walnut case raised on three tapered legs. The five and a half octave keyboard FF-c4 with ebony naturals and ivory or bone capped accidentals. Viennese action with two black-stained knee levers, one controlling dampers. The soundboard with three bridges, bearing a paper label inscribed: Joh. Heilmann, Instrumentenmacher. Offenbach, No 64. Length 186cm, width 107cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 31.5cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 19, (43) G298HG2. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall. The Early Piano, ill. p. 47.
A square piano by Ganer, London, circa 1790 The mahogany case inlaid with boxwood and ebony lines, raised on a trestle stand with square tapered legs. The cross-banded satinwood and inlaid nameboard decorated with foliage and a ribbon, surrounding an oval inscribed: C. Ganer, Grand and Small Forte Piano Manufacturer, Broad Street, Golden Square London. The five octave keyboard FF-f3 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. English single action with over-dampers. Two hand-stops operating dampers and buff stop. Width 158cm, depth 55cm, case height including lid 22cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 28, (87) S339G.
An upright 'Dog Kennel' piano by Lichtenthal, Brussels, circa 1840 The mahogany case inlaid with boxwood lines, with two scrolling brackets supporting the keyboard. Pivoting candle sconces and two intricately cast metal carrying handles. The inside of the fall board bearing a rectangular fruitwood plaque inscribed: BREVETE, Boulevard de Waterloo No. 27. H. LICHTENTHAL. FABRICANT, de Forte-Piano, BRUXELLES. The six octave keyboard FF-f4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. A single pedal located within the 'kennel' arch, operating the dampers. Width 165cm, depth 56cm, case height 103cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 30, (107) U434. The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 25 U434. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, p. 120.
A 'Pocket' grand piano by Robert Wornum, London circa 1841 The case of plain mahogany with carved scrolling cheek brackets, raised on three turned and reeded legs. The nameboard bearing a paper label inscribed: Royal Patent Equal Tension, Pocket Grand Piano Forte Invented & Manufactured by Robert Wornum, MUSIC HALL, Store Street, Bedford Square, LONDON. The six octave keyboard FF-f4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Wornum's tape check grand action, with two pedals controlling dampers and una corda. Serial number 6304 Length 165cm, width 119cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 40cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 15, (27) G297W.
A square piano by Mott, London, circa 1825 The mahogany case with rounded front corners, raised on six turned and reeded legs. The curved rosewood veneered nameboard with inlaid foliate patterns and contrasting pierced panels flanking a green painted and foliate decorated plaque bearing the inscription: Improved. I:H:R: MOTT, 92 Pall Mall London. MAKER to his MAJESTY. The six octave keyboard FF-f4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Double action with mop-stick over-dampers controlled by the original pedal. Stamped on the wrestplank: 1464 IMPROVED PATENT GRAND SQUARES, I.H.R.MOTT , PALL MALL, LONDON. The divided bridge triple pinned. Serial number 1464 Width 173cm, depth 71cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 28cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 27, (77) S356M.
An upright piano by Butcher, London, circa 1840 The mahogany case with beaded mouldings. Silk panel above the keyboard. Two turned and reeded legs to the front. Curved fall board with folding music desk. A pair of recessed pivoting mahogany candlestick supports in the nameboard. The rosewood nameboard bearing a decorated paper label inscribed: BUTCHER & COMPY, Manufacturers, No. GREAT TITCHFIELD STREET, LONDON. The six octave keyboard FF-f4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Bichord throughout. Two pedals, disconnected. Width 119cm, depth 59cm, case height 138cm.
A 'barless' grand piano by Broadwood, London, 1889 The rosewood case raised on baluster turned legs. Together with an adjustable stool. Inscribed in brass on the reverse of the fall board: John Broadwood & Sons, London. The seven and a quarter octave keyboard AAA-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Two pedals, mounted on a lyre, controlling dampers and keyboard shift. Serial number 45691 Length 265cm, width 153cm, case height including lid 46cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, recent additions, (41) G300B. Provenance: Multiple entries for this piano have been found in the Broadwood Porters' books held at the Surrey History Centre, including: 13th October 1889, Hired for a concert at Balmoral, 6th November 1899. Hired for Herr von Dohnanyi. 19th December 1900, Hired to Metzler & Co to have 'organo' attachment fitted. 16th March 1901, Delivered to the Earl of Dysart for Ham House [now National Trust].
A square piano by Longman & Broderip, London, circa 1785 The mahogany case cross-banded with satinwood and with chevron inlaid stringing, the frame stand with square tapered legs veneered en suite and with brass paterae. Later shelf underneath. The keywell veneered in satinwood, cross-banded and with an inlaid stringing of double lozenges, the satinwood name plaque beneath foliate garlands bearing the inscription: Longman and Broderip Musical Instrument Makers, No 20 Cheapside and No 13 Hay Market London. The five and a half octave keyboard FF-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. English single action with over-dampers. Three hand stops controlling divided dampers and buff stop. Width 154cm, depth 54cm, case height including lid 21cm.
A bentside spinet by Mahoon, London, circa 1740 The walnut case with engraved and shaped lid hinges, raised on a trestle stand with four turned legs. The five octave keyboard GG-g3 with arcaded ivory naturals and ebony and ivory skunk-tail accidentals. The keywell in figured walnut with a line inlay; in the nameboard a boxwood plaque inscribed: Joseph Mahoon London. Length 190cm, depth 73cm, case height including lid 21.5cm. Literature: D. Boalch, Makers of the Harpsichord and Clavichord 1440 -1840, 3rd edition, p. 499. Provenance: Purchased at Sotheby's 28th May 1970.
An 'Albion' piano by Wornum, London, circa 1845 The rosewood case raised on four turned legs with brass castors. Inscribed on a paper label within a metal frame: Royal Patent ALBION SQUARE Piano Forte, Invented and Manufactured by Robert Wornum. MUSIC HALL. Store Street Bedford Square LONDON The six octave and two notes keyboard FF-g4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Wornum's down-striking tape-check action. One pedal (disconnected). Serial number 7687 Width 114cm, depth 80cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 31.5cm.
A grand piano by Broadwood, London, 1808 The satinwood cross-banded mahogany case inlaid with fruitwood, raised on a trestle stand with four square tapered legs veneered en suite. The keywell in satinwood, cross-banded with rosewood and inlaid with ebony and boxwood stringing, the nameboard bearing an oval boxwood plaque inscribed: John Broadwood & Sons, Great Pulteney Street Golden Square, London. The five and a half octave keyboard FF-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. English grand action, trichord throughout. Divided bridge. Three stretcher mounted pedals controlling divided dampers and keyboard shift. Serial number 4050 Length 226cm, width 107cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 34cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, recent additions, (11A) G297BA. Provenance: An entry for this piano has been found in Broadwood Porters' book held at the Surrey History Centre: 12th March 1808 relating to Mr G. Smart (Probably George Smart, musician and composer).
A square piano by Pape, Paris, 1834 The weathered birch case, cross-banded in purple wood with inlaid Grecian patterns, raised on a pair of cross-banded and inlaid inverted lyre-shaped legs. The lid similarly cross-banded, and inlaid with a stylised floral design. The birch nameboard inlaid with a foliate boxwood design inscribed: PAPE, A PARIS. The top of the nameboard bearing a metal plaque inscribed: 1ERE MÉDAILLE D'OR DÉCERNÉE PAR LE JURY DE 1834 The six and a half octave keyboard CC-f4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Two chased brass pedals on an elaborately inlaid inverted lyre, operating keyboard shift and dampers. Pape's patent down-striking action. Bichord throughout, with two hand-stops operating a damping system to aid tuning. Serial number 2758 Width 186cm, depth 85, case height 32.5cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 26, (73) S350PF, ill. p. 21. The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 19 S350PF, ill. p. 21. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, p. 104.
A double-manual harpsichord by Gaveau, Paris, 1912 The walnut case with three cast brass lid strap hinges and two pairs of flap hinges, raised on a trestle stand with four square tapered legs. The walnut nameboard bearing a name batten inscribed: FAIT · PAR · GAVEAU ·A · PARIS · MDCCCCXII · No 17. The five octave keyboards FF-f3 with ebony naturals, ivory-capped accidentals and gilded arcades. Six pedals (disconnected) mounted on a stretcher controlling four rows of jacks and a jeu de luth. Serial number 17 Length 212cm, width 97cm, case height including lid 29cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 33, (127) H105GF. Provenance: Once the property Violet Gordon-Woodhouse. A very early example of a Gaveau harpsichord, probably designed and made under the supervision of Arnold Dolmetch during his period with Gaveau from 1911 to 1914.
A grand piano by Broadwood. London, 1797 The mahogany cross-banded case inlaid with boxwood stringing, raised on a trestle stand with four square tapered legs and brass castors. The keywell in satinwood, cross-banded with rosewood and inlaid with ebony and boxwood stringing, the nameboard with an inset oval boxwood name plaque inscribed: John Broadwood & Son, Makers to his Majesty and the Princesses, Great Pulteney Street Golden Square, London. The five and a half keyboard FF-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. English grand action, trichord throughout. Divided bridge. Two stretcher mounted pedals with a decorative lyre above, controlling keyboard shift with una-corda and dampers. Serial number 1136 Length 227cm, width 107cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 30cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 8, (12) G282B. The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 8 G282B.
An upright grand piano by Wornum, London, circa 1835 Mahogany case raised on four turned and reeded legs with engraved brass castors, with a watered silk front panel below a moulded cornice. The reverse of the curved fall board having a pair of brass candle holders. The rosewood nameboard bearing a paper label inscribed: Royal Patent Equal Tension, Piccolo Grand Piano Forte Invented & Manufactured by Robert Wornum, MUSIC HALL, Store Street, Bedford Square, LONDON. The six octave keyboard FF-f4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Bichord throughout, divided bridge, a label on the action frame giving directions to put on a string and how to set up and regulate the tape-check action. Serial number 3881 Width 112cm, depth 67cm, case height 213cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 30, (111) U437W.
A grand piano by Pleyel, Paris, circa 1829 The mahogany case raised on four bulbous turned and reeded legs. The rosewood nameboard with simple brass line inlay, bearing a boxwood plaque Inscribed: Ignace Pleyel & Cie a paris [sic]. Six octave and a half octave keyboard CC-f4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. English grand action with two pedals, mounted on a lyre, controlling dampers and keyboard shift. Frame with three bars and hitch-plank all of metal. Original internal cover. Inscribed on a boxwood insert on the damper rail: Medaille d'or Exposition de 1827. Serial number 1167 Length 241cm, width 126cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 33cm. Literature: C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, ill. p. 107. The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 12, (26) G273PF. The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 11 G273PF. Provenance: According to Colt the piano was sold to M. Brochant for Fr.2800, however, this piano appears not to be documented in the extant Pleyel archive held at the Cité de la Musique, Paris.
A square piano by Rädecker & Lunau, Lübeck, circa 1825 The flame mahogany case with two beaded panels and convex front corners, the mahogany lid cross-banded with quarter-sawn mahogany, raised on four turned and reeded legs. The curved rosewood veneered nameboard with foliate brass inlay, inscribed on a white label: RÄDECKER & LUNAU, LÜBECK. The six octave keyboard FF-f4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Anglo-German escapement action with one knee lever operating dampers. Metal hitch-plate, double pinned divided bridge. Internal cover. Serial number 2909 Width 173cm, depth 72cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 30cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 26, (74) S352RLG. The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 19, (74) S352RLG.
A small cabinet piano by Clementi, London, circa 1810 The mahogany case inlaid with ebony lines, the curved fall board cross-banded with rosewood with its interior veneered in satinwood and inlaid with ebony lines. A panel of plain cloth above the keyboard. Pierced gilt rails run above the fall board, and front the frieze. Two turned and reeded legs to the front with gilt metal collars. Two pivoting candlestick holders. The satinwood nameboard inlaid with ebony lines, inscribed within a gilded floral plaque: Clementi & Co, London. The five and a half octave keyboard FF-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Sticker action. Two pedals controlling keyboard shift and dampers. Serial numbers 114 and 1156 Width 109cm, depth 52cm, case height 136cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 30, (104) U430C. The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 22 U430C. Provenance: The gift of Rosamond E. M. Harding.
A grand piano by Mott, London, 1824 The mahogany case with a simple line inlay in ebony, raised on four turned and reeded legs. The interior of the fall board veneered in rosewood with foliate brass inlay. Inscribed on a pale wood label on a green painted ground: Improved. I:H:R: Mott, 92 Pall Mall, London. Maker to his Majesty. The six octave keyboard FF-f4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. English grand action with two pedals controlling dampers and keyboard shift. Three iron braces. Hitch-rail and wrestplank of iron in the treble. Length 240cm, width 116cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 39cm.
A square piano by Rolfe, London, circa 1820 The mahogany case with rounded front corners, cross-banded with rosewood and with brass inlaid stringing, beaded moulding to the cross-banded skirting. Three cross-banded drawers under the case, raised on six spirally turned legs with brass collars. Double music desk and green painted internal cover decorated with floral motifs. The five and a half octave keyboard FF-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Double action with mop-stick over-dampers. The rosewood-veneered keywell with floral brass inlay, the nameboard bearing the inscription: Wm Rolfe & Compy, 112 Cheapside, London. Serial number 7228 Width 172cm, depth 65cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 36cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 26, (75) S353RJ. The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 19 S353RJ.
An upright piano by Erard, Paris, 1864 The mahogany case with a panelled front above the keyboard, two 'inverted' turned and reeded legs to the front. Two elaborately cast metal carrying handles. The rosewood nameboard bearing the brass inlaid inscription: Erard. The seven octave keyboard AAA-a4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Two pedals controlling dampers and moderator. Serial number 36619 Width 159cm, depth 69cm, case height 124cm. Literature: Manufacture & sale documented in the Erard Archives held at the Cité de la Musique in Paris, inv. no. E.2009.5.59, Element 79.
A grand piano by Erard, London, circa 1868 The satinwood, amboyna banded, floral inlaid and gilt metal mounted case decorated with foliate panels. The keyboard lid bearing the initials 'HR'. Raised on turned, tapered legs headed with trailing floral mounts terminating in brass cappings and castors. The interior of the fall board inscribed: Erard. The seven octave keyboard AAA-a4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Two pedals, mounted on a lyre, controlling keyboard shift and dampers. Divided bridge, Erard's double escapement action with under-dampers. Stamped internally: C. Martin Serial number 10780 Length 258cm, width 144cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 44cm. Literature: C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, p. 128, stating that the piano possibly belonged to the Rosebery or Rothschild family. The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 19, (47) G303. Provenance: Ex Lady Massereene. Recorded on Decca.
A square piano by Steinway, New York, circa 1870 The rosewood case raised on four massive simulated rosewood carved legs. The curved rosewood nameboard inscribed: Steinway & Sons. New York. Elaborate fretwork music desk. Seven octave keyboard AAA-a4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Steinway square action. Two pedals, mounted on a lyre, controlling dampers and moderator. Overstrung metal frame. Serial number 24380 Width 205cm, depth 102 cm, case height including lid 37cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 27, (82) S363S.
An upright grand piano by Clementi, London, circa 1810 The mahogany case inlaid with ebony lines and ormolu decoration to the frieze, a moulded cornice above. Interior shelves to the right of the bentside. A pair of doors with moiré taffeta panels within moulded gilded frames, each with a gilt metal escutcheon; with silk brocade on the reverse. Raised on a frame stand with four turned and reeded legs. The curved fall board, cross-banded and inlaid, with its interior veneered in satinwood, cross-banded and line inlaid. The keywell veneered in satinwood cross-banded in rosewood and with ebony and boxwood stringing, the nameboard bearing an oval gilt plaque flanked by foliate gilt scrollwork inscribed: Clementi & Co, Cheapside, London. The five and a half octave keyboard FF-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. English upright grand action with two pedal controlling keyboard shift and dampers, divided bridge. Serial numbers 866. Width 110cm, depth 58cm, case height 254cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 31, (112) U420C. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, ill. p. 62.
A Square piano by Broadwood, London, 1820 The mahogany case with ebony inlaid rounded front corners, cross-banded with rosewood and inlaid with ebony stringing. Bobbin-turned moulding above the ebony line inlaid skirting. Raised on six turned and reeded legs with brass collars. The nameboard veneered in rosewood with foliate brass inlay and two pierced panels. The boxwood plaque inscribed: John Broadwood & Sons, Makers to His Majesty & the Princesses, Great Pulteney Street Golden Square, London. The five and a half octave keyboard FF-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Double action with mop-stick over-dampers controlled by the original pedal. Inscribed in pencil on the bottom key: 7 -20 - 26 Serial number 25232. Width 173cm, depth 64cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 29cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 22, (59) S334B. The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 16 S334B. Provenance: Inked on the soundboard: " Sold by Robt Purdie / 83 Princes Street / Edinburgh".
An anonymous 'giraffe' upright piano, probably Vienna, circa 1820 Mahogany case with green cloth infill panels. The nameboard bearing a later paper label inscribed: Joseph Wachtl in Wien. The seven octave keyboard CC-c5 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Hanging Viennese action with two pedals. Bichord to EE and trichord above. Width 139cm, depth 57cm, case height 236cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 30, (109) U436VG. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, ill. on p. 97. Provenance: According to Colt once the property of Dr. Helmholtz
An anonymous grand piano now a harpsichord, circa 1785 The case, veneered in carefully chosen mahogany, elaborately cross-banded and inlaid, with rosettes in the corners of the panels. Raised on a trestle stand with four square tapered legs inlaid with fruitwood stringing. The cross-banded keywell veneered with panels of burr walnut and geometric stringing. The five octave keyboard FF/GG-f3 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. At present set up with three rows of plastic harpsichord jacks, this instrument appears to have been converted from a piano The instrument had an action accessed from underneath in a manner only used by Crang Hancock. The case has been lengthened whilst in Colt's ownership. The extant examples of Crang Hancock grand pianos are all relatively short, so it may have been lengthened in the misbelief that it had at some stage been reduced in length. Present length 229cm, width 97cm, case height including lid 29cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 32, (120) M515H. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, ill. on p. 25.
A square piano by Rolfe, London, circa 1805 The mahogany case cross-banded with satinwood and inlaid with geometric fruitwood stringing, raised on a frame stand veneered en suite and with brass castors and paterae. Shelf underneath. The satinwood veneered nameboard cross-banded with rosewood and inlaid with ebony and boxwood lines and with two pierced panels. Painted with Turk's cap lilies, primulas, sweet peas, roses and auricula. Inscribed on a red painted oval plaque beneath a foliate garland: William Rolfe, No 112 Cheapside London. The five and a half octave keyboard FF-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Double action with pedal operated over-dampers. Serial number 4434 Width 168.5cm, depth 62cm, case height including lid 26cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 25, (70) S347R. The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Silver 1944-1969, p. 19 S3351B. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, nameboard ill. on p. 92.
A square piano by Jones, London, circa 1807 The mahogany case, cross-banded in satinwood, with ebony and boxwood stringing and geometrical inlays. Three cross-banded and inlaid drawers under the baseboard, all raised on six turned and reeded legs with brass collars. The five and a half octave keyboard FF-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Double action with mop-stick over-dampers. The inlaid satinwood-veneered keywell, cross-banded with rosewood and with two pierced panels. The black painted rectangular plaque inscribed: R. Jones & Co, Upright Grand & Square Piano Forte Makers, To His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, No 11 Golden Square, London. Serial number 976 Width 167cm, depth 62cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 33cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 27, (80) S359J. Provenance: Bequeathed by Mrs Skinner of Canterbury in 1975.
An 'Imperial Grand Piano by Robert Wornum, London, circa 1838 The rosewood case raised on three turned and carved legs. The underside of the fall board with a paper label inscribed: Royal Patent Equal Tension, Imperial Horizontal Grand Pianoforte. Invented and manufactured by Robert Wornum. MUSIC HALL, Store Street, Bedford Square, LONDON. The six and a half octave keyboard CC-f4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Wornum's tape check action with under-dampers. Two pedals controlling dampers and action shift. Serial number 5135 Length 240cm, width 127cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 40cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 15, (31) G281W. Provenance: The gift of Rosamond E. M. Harding.
An 'Albion' piano by Wornum, London, circa 1845 The rosewood case raised on four turned legs with brass castors. Inscribed on a paper label: Royal Patent ALBION SQUARE Piano Fort, Invented and Manufactured by Robert Wornum. (Indecipherable bottom line): MUSIC HALL. Store Street Bedford Square LONDON. The six octave and two notes keyboard FF-g4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Wornum down-striking tape-check action. Two pedal (disconnected). Serial number 7752 Width 117cm, depth 85cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 29cm. Literature: Possibly - The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 20 S359.
An upright piano by Pleyel, Paris, 1864 The rosewood case with scrolling legs to the front and cast metal carrying handles to the sides. The ebonised name batten, with a brass line inlay, bearing the inscription: PLEYEL. The seven octave keyboard AAA-a4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Two pedals controlling dampers and keyboard shift. Serial number 37147 Width 132cm, depth 63cm, case height 117cm. Literature: Manufacture & sale documented in the Pleyel Archive held at the Cité de la Musique in Paris, inv. no. E.2009.5.10, Element 85. Provenance: Purchased at Sotheby's 30th March 1989.
A grand piano by Broadwood, London, 1806 The mahogany cross-banded case inlaid with ebony stringing, raised on a trestle stand with four square tapered legs and brass castors. The keywell in satinwood, cross-banded with rosewood and inlaid with ebony and boxwood stringing, the nameboard with an inset oval boxwood name plaque inscribed: 1806, John Broadwood & Son, Makers to his Majesty and the Princesses. Great Pulteney Street, Golden Square, London. The five and a half keyboard FF-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. English grand action, trichord throughout. Divided bridge. Mounted on a stretcher between the two front legs a decorative lyre and three pedals, the latter controlling keyboard shift, and damping. Inscribed Marshall on the action. Serial number 3597 Length 228cm, width 107cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 33.5 cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 8, (13) G260B, ill. on p. 10. The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 8 G260B, ill. on p. 10. Provenance: An entry for this piano has been found in Broadwood Porters' books held at the Surrey History Centre: 3rd November 1806. Recorded on Oryx.
A square piano by Frey, Paris 1820. The flame mahogany case raised on four columnar legs with brass collars on a curved crossed stretcher base. The curved ash nameboard with a glass plaque within a gilt frame bearing (either side of a regal crest) the inscription: de Frey Père &Fils, Brevetes Leurs Altesses Royales, Monsieur Frère du Roi, Mme. Duchess d'Angoulême, Mme. la Duchesse de Berry & de S. A. S., Mme. la Duchesse Douairiére d'Orleans, L. Vieille Rue du Temple hôtel des Ambassadeurs d'Hollande, No. 51 À PARIS. 1820. The six octave keyboard FF-f4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. One knee lever and five pedals, mounted on a lyre, operating a buff stop, dampers, moderator, bassoon and drum. Width 171cm, depth 73cm, case height including lid 29cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, recent additions, (66a) S343F. Provenance: Purchases at Sotheby's 7th April 1982.
A 'Pianino' upright piano by Pleyel, Paris, circa 1835 The flame mahogany veneered case, two serpentine legs to the front terminating in lion's paw feet. The curved fall board bearing a pair of cast gilt metal candle holders. The rosewood veneered nameboard inlaid with simple brass stringing and bearing a boxwood plaque inscribed: Medailles d'or, 1827, 1834, Ignace Pleyel & Compie. ,Facteurs du Roi, PARIS. The six octave keyboard FF-f4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Two pedals controlling action shift and dampers. Width 116cm, depth 61cm, case height 109cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 30, (106) U432P. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, p. 108.
A grand piano by Bord, Paris, circa 1855 The rosewood case with a beaded moulding running above the skirting, raised on three turned and facetted legs. The interior of the inlaid fall board bearing the inscription: Brevet et Medaille 1844, A. Bord, Paris. The seven octave keyboard AAA-a4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Bord double escapement repetition action, with two ornate cast pedals controlling dampers and keyboard shift. Straight strung iron frame decorated with floral swags. Length 212cm, width 134cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 35.5cm.
A square piano by Erard, Paris, 1804 The mahogany panelled case with a quarter-round gilt metal moulding around the skirting, raised on four turned tapered legs with brass collars and turned brass feet. The maple nameboard cross-banded with satinwood and inlaid with simple stringing inscribed: Erard Freres, Rue Du Mail N.37. à Paris 1804. The five and a half octave keyboard FF-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Inscribed in ink on the soundboard: Erard Freres à Paris 1804 / No 6075. Double action. Four pedals, mounted on back leg stretcher; according to Colt they controlled 'Sustaining, Bassoon, Buff, Celeste'. The piano retains its original two piece internal cover. Serial number 6075 Width 164cm, depth 61cm, case height including lid 25cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 25, (66) S343EF. The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 19, (66) S343EF. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, p. 50. Provenance: Documented in the Erard Archives held at the Cité de la Musique in Paris, inv. no. 2009.5.41, Element 67, and inv. no. 2009.5.101, Element 195. Once the property of Arnold Dolmetch whilst a student in Brussels. Recorded for the BBC archives.
An upright square piano by Clementi, London, circa 1812 The mahogany case with inlaid lines of ebony. The top surmounted by a pierced brass gallery. The watered silk panelled front with four Ionic pilasters terminating with ormolu dancing maidens. Raised on six turned and reeded legs with brass castors. The mahogany batten below the keyboard bearing a boxwood plaque inscribed: New Patent, CLEMENTI & Co. LONDON. The six octave keyboard FF-f4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Single pedal operating dampers. Two piece soundboard with a rectangular fretted insert. Serial numbers 461 and 11236 Width 144cm, depth 52cm, case height 151cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 30, (104) U431C. The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 22 U431C. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, p. 54.
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