Stunning, Broadwood grand piano with an intricately inlaid case
Keyboard has turned arcading with sharps inlaid with ebony
Large, ornate brass hinges secure the piano lid. The stamped hinges continue the themes of foliage and flowers found in the cabinet inlay
Broadwood Grand Piano
A stunning, Broadwood grand piano with an intricately inlaid case. Designed by T G Jackson and inlaid by C H Bessant Faber. Made for Athelstan Riley's Music Gallery at 2 Kensington Court London in 1892.
Piano Specification
Ref No
1743
Make
Broadwood
Serial Number
42364
Age
1891
Wood
Mahogany
Finish
Polished
Size [cm]
length: 254 width: 140
Condition
Price includes restoration
Price
£190,000 GBP
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27.10.04
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A stunning, Broadwood grand piano with an intricately inlaid case. Designed by T G Jackson and inlaid by C H Bessant Faber. Made for Athelstan Riley's Music Gallery at 2 Kensington Court London in 1892. Inlaid with scrolling foliage, inlaid pelta shields inscribed with 6 musical part-scores by JS Bach, Thos Augustine Arne, GF Handel, O Gibbons, W Byrde and H Purcell. Stand is american walnut with triplet pillars and carved scrolls. Keyboard has turned arcading. Sharps inlaid with ebony. Framework is signed by John Broadwood.
The Pièce de Resistance
In "The Recollections of T.G. Jackson, 1835 to 1924", there is a description of the interior decoration of the house, this Broadwood piano is mentioned;"...But the pièce de resistance was a Broadwood grand pianoforte, with a case designed by Jackson in 1890 and inlaid by C. H. Bessant with satinwood, ebony, tortoiseshell and mother of pearl. This stood in the drawing-room and remains in the possession of the Riley family."
No 2 Kensington court
There is a description of No 2 Kensington court in "In a Survey of London: Volume 42: Kensington Square to Earl's Court: Hermione Hobhouse 1986": "This the most striking house to be built at Kesington Court, was designed by T. G. Jackson and raised in 1883-4. The constractor was Albert Estcourt of Gloucester, who built widely for Jackson at this time, and Robert Edwards was clerk of works. It is Jackson's only London town house. The client was John Athelstan Laurie Riley (1858-1945), a twenty-five year old bachelor at the time of building."
Ref No 1743: A stunning, Broadwood grand piano with an intricately inlaid case
A stunning, Broadwood grand piano with an intricately inlaid case. Designed by T G Jackson and inlaid by C H Bessant Faber. Made for Athelstan Riley's Music Gallery at 2 Kensington Court London in 1892.
Ref No 1743: A stunning, Broadwood grand piano with an intricately inlaid case
This ornate keyhole escutcheon continues themes of scrolling foliage and bears the initials "A R" Athelstan Riley.
Ref No 1743: A stunning, Broadwood grand piano with an intricately inlaid casee.
This Broadwood grand piano features an ornate keyboard with inlaid sharps and turned arcading on the ivories
Ref No 1743: A stunning, Broadwood grand piano with an intricately inlaid case
Piano music desk inlaid detail of foliage
Ref No 1743: A stunning, Broadwood grand piano with an intricately inlaid case
Large, ornate brass hinges secure the piano lid. The stamped hinges continue the themes of foliage and flowers found in the cabinet inlay.
Ref No 1743: A stunning, Broadwood grand piano with an intricately inlaid case
Large, ornate brass hinges secure the piano lid. The stamped hinges continue the themes of foliage and flowers found in the cabinet inlay.
Ref No 1743: A stunning, Broadwood grand piano with an intricately inlaid case
These inlaid poppies appear on the piano's music desk. They are inlaid with etched wood with a tortoiseshell centre
Ref No 1743: A stunning, Broadwood grand piano with an intricately inlaid case
On the fall of this Broadwood, the maker's name is intricately inlaid with scrolling leaves and the date of maufacture
Ref No 1743: A stunning, Broadwood grand piano with an intricately inlaid case
The cabinet of this exquisite Broadwood features finely, inlaid pelta shields inscribed with 6 musical part-scores by JS Bach, Thos Augustine Arne, GF Handel, O Gibbons, W Byrde and H Purcell. Here we see Preludium By JS Bach. The pelta shield almost appears three dimensional at its scrolling ends
Ref No 1743: A stunning, Broadwood grand piano with an intricately inlaid case
Detail of this hibiscus flower illustrates the variety of veneers used. Here the tortoiseshell glows in the centre of the flower. The mother of pearl shines and highlights petals and tendrils. The wood veneer has been etched for finer detail
Ref No 1743: A stunning, Broadwood grand piano with an intricately inlaid case
This Broadwood grand piano is covered with intricate inlay around the entire cabinet. Here scrolling acanthus and hibiscus flowers in mother of pearl, tortoiseshell and a variety of woods.
Ref No 1743: A stunning, Broadwood grand piano with an intricately inlaid case
Broadwoood Carved Piano Lyre
Ref No 1743: A stunning, Broadwood grand piano with an intricately inlaid case
This Broadwood grand piano is covered with intricate inlay around the entire cabinet. Here scrolling acanthus and hibiscus flowers in mother of pearl, tortoiseshell and a variety of woods.
Ref No 1743: A stunning, Broadwood grand piano with an intricately inlaid case
The entire cabinet of this Broadwood grand piano is intricately inlaid. The complete design on the piano lid can be seen here with flowing, sinuous foliage and flowers with large brass hinges. This piano is quite the showstopper.
Ref No 1743: A stunning, Broadwood grand piano with an intricately inlaid case
Athelstan Riley's Music Gallery, 2 Kensington Court. Photo Credit: http://www.british-history.ac.uk
Video
A Short History of Broadwood Pianos
This piano comes with the Besbrode Pianos Warranty.
Price includes:
3 year warranty
First tuning free. Usually 4 weeks after piano delivery to allow "settling in".
Free adjustable piano stool
Free delivery to a ground floor residence within mainland UK.
Condition
Price includes restoration
Piano Stools: This piano comes with a free piano stool
Free Standard, Adjustable Piano Stool
PRICE: FREE
Piano Stool Upgrades:
Adjustable, Real Leather, Concert Piano Stool - Available in black and brown
PRICE: £350.00 + VAT
Adjustable, Real Leather Piano Stool with Spade Legs - Available in black only
PRICE: £250.00 + VAT
Leather Effect, Adjustable Piano Stool with Storage - Available in black only
PRICE: £125.00 + VAT
Bespoke, Adjustable Piano Stool - Available in different finishes and leg styles - This is an example of a burr walnut finish
PRICE: £1000.00 + VAT
Optional Extras: Retrofit a player system or silent system
PianoDisc iQ HD Airport Digital Player Piano System: The intelligent, invisible player system with Apple Airport Express and iPad.
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