NICOLAUS BLANCHET SQUARE PIANO, PARIS, 1801

Interesting square piano from Nicolaus Blanchet. The Blanchet family was a famous family of harpsichord makers active in Paris from the end of the 17th century until the 18th century. 

Technical data:

• Inscription: Nicolaus Blanchet / Rue de la Verrerie 167 à Paris 1801
• Compass: 5 octaves and 1 note (EE-f''')
• Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
• Pedals: 4: controlling lute, forte, moderator, swell raises (short lid for swell)
• Dimensions: W 164 cm / D 64 cm
• Case: mahogany crossbanded with lemon tree
• Chris Maene Collection number: CM 46 433
• Condition: unrestored
• Location: 4 - Museum storage space Ruiselede