Antique Keyboard Instruments

Square Piano attributed to George Astor.
Serial no. 2985. Circa 1805.
The satinwood nameboard with ebony and fruitwood geometric inlays, pierced by two fretwork panels, has a well painted cartouche depicting the ‘Prince of Wales’ feathers.
The mahogany case inlaid with multiple bands of fruitwood and ebony is crossbanded with satinwood.
Raised on a frame stand with square tapering legs veneered en-suite.
Five and a half octave keyboard FF-c⁴ with ivory naturals and ebony capped accidentals. One hand stop controlling the dampers. English Double Action.