Caption:
Grand pionoforte c.1819 by John Broadwood 6 octaves - identical to that described as Beethoven's piano the only difference being that the case is rosewood with brass inlay, whilst Beethoven's is of plain mahogany. The Colt Clavier Collection, Bethersden, Kent. John Broadwood (born 6 October 1732 in Oldhamstocks; died 17 July 1812 in London), was the founder of the piano manufacturer Broadwood and Sons. ©TopFoto