This upright piano was made by Dale, Cockerill & Co. in London, England around 1833-1837. It is a “cabinet piano,” slightly over 6 feet tall, in a rectangular case, which reaches to the floor. There are only two extant pianos from this maker. This piano is serial number 455 and has a compass of FF-f3, Wornum sticker action, felt (?) hammers, double-strings (not original), 2 pedals: keyboard shift and dampers, wood frame, and a dark veneer wood case with columns on upper and lower panels, with a silk front.
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