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Antique George III Period Square Piano by Beck

About the Item

Antique George III period square piano by Beck English, 1788 Height 81cm, width 148cm, depth 52cm This elegant instrument is a square piano, a type popular during the eighteenth century. The piano is crafted from mahogany and is adorned with inlaid strips. The top of the instrument opens to reveal the keyboard and the inner workings, and the piece is supported by four legs joined by a shelf. The piece is by Frederick Beck, an important German maker who moved to England in the middle of the century and worked from London for many decades. Above the keyboard is inscribed ‘Fredericus Beck Londini fecit 1788 / No. 10 Broad Street Soho’.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 58.27 in (148 cm)Depth: 20.48 in (52 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1788
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 10151b1stDibs: LU956326449252

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