CLASSICAL INLAID MAHOGANY PIANO FORTE WILLIAM BARTLETT, BALTIMORE,Circa 1825. On well carved lyre supports with eagle-head terminals and acanthus joined by low medial turned stretcher - 33 1/4 in. x 66 1/4 in. x 28 1/4 in. Estimate $1,500-2,500
PROVENANCE: Amos Brown (1779-1845) and Sarah Ridgely Griffith (1792-1866)
Thank you for your question. The piano forte is not in playable condition with cracks to soundboard, requiring new strings, losses of ivory key facings, and some hammers not present. For a more complete technical evaluation, you may wish to speak with Patrick Callanan, who will assess the condition for a modest fee: 703-620-8906. The outer case appears with losses of veneer and hardware, age cracks, old patches, prior repairs, and surface abrasions.
