MATTHEW & WILLIAM STODART SQUARE PIANO, LONDON, 1810

The Stodart piano company was founded in 1775 by Robert Stodart, a tuner and employee of John broadwood. Robert Stodart is known to have involved in the development of Backer’s English grand piano action. His two sons took over the piano business from their father around 1795. This fine mahogany instrument is decorated with rosewood crossbanding, two drawers, six turned, reeded legs and satinwood interior.

Technical data:

• Inscription: M. & W. Stodart / Makers to their Majesties And Royal Family / Golden Square, London
• Compass: 5,5 octaves FF – C’’’’
• Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
• Pedals: 1: controling dampers
• Dimensions: W 166 cm / D 60 cm
• Case: mahogany decorated
• Serial number: 500
• Chris Maene Collection number: CM 36 139
• Condition: original, restored Chris Maene Workshop Ruiselede 1998 / 2025
• Location: 3 - Museum headquarters "Piano's Maene" Ruiselede