Square piano by Jacob Ball, London, 1792, the case of mahoga...

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£1,000 - £1,500

Square piano by Jacob Ball, London, 1792, the case of mahogany with holly and stained fruitwood stringing, the fascia board and cheeks of maple with stringing en suite, the five octave keyboard, FF to F3, with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals, single action with curious under-dampers, formerly with retractable music desk now absent, on a frame stand with slightly tapered legs, the fascia board inscribed Jacobus Ball fecit 1792 Patent, Duke Street, Grosvenor Square, length, 155.5cm, width 54.5cm

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Extensive marking on case exterior, the lid with a rosewood plaque let in to the right back approx 19cm. The action complete but requiring extensive attention.