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Square piano
Meijer, Meincke en Pieter (mentioned on object), c. 1805 - c. 1808
Meyer’s square pianos evidence English influence in their exterior and three of the four pedals: pizzicato, forte, and crescendo. The round legs and the fourth pedal – a moderator that inserts leather tabs between the hammers and the string – are typically French. The Meyer brothers flourished in Amsterdam under French rule; three Meyer pianos were acquired for the royal residences.
- Artwork typekeyboard instrument, musical instrument, stringed instrument, pianoforte, square pianoforte
- Object numberBK-NM-8167
- Dimensionsheight 86 cm x width 173 cm x depth 61 cm
- Physical characteristicsdiverse houtsoorten, ivoor, messing, ijzer, stof en leer