Rosewood Boudoir Grand Piano by John Broadwood, London, c. 1885, the music stand cutout to spell "Broadwood," with 85 keys, on turned tapered legs, H.- 39 in., W.- 54 1/2 in., D.- 82 1/2 in.

Condition consistent with age and use. E7 and F7 are stuck together. G#1 and A1 stuck together when G#1 is played. Casters bent, so leg touches the wood blocks. Wood blocks are necessary to keep pedals from touching the ground (or casters need to be replaced). Loss to area where one bolt secures lyre posts to body. All three bolts present for attaching pedals and posts, but only two are secure. Chips and loss to veneer in 2 areas, both approx. ½ in. x 1 in. and are located along proper left side of body. Veneer cracking along proper left side of body at top edge. Key for locking fall board not present. Wear and tear surface scratches and scuffs throughout. Shows signs of attempted re-staining of two water marks on lid. Damper pedal not in working order. Two screws top board hinge not present, located near proper left of top board. Hinge to lift and lower top board in working order. Top board prop in working order. Sustain pedal in working order. Music rack carvings intact. All hammers in working order. Wonderful example in need of light restoration. __________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.