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

Hammer

£1,550

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