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Schweighofer Piano
A bout the piano:
J. M. Schweighofer's Soehne in Wien, grand piano,178cm long, straight strung, 85 keys (7 octaves), with compound frame (metal bars and hitch pin plate), serial number 3326, built approx. in 1867. It has a rare English type repetition action, which is unusual for a Viennese piano of that period.
Information regarding Schweighofer pianos can be found here.
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A ction & hammers:
The piano has a type of English action with a repetition device. Below is a picture of it, with some drawing added to show the parts which couldn't be photographed. The small lever with a spring on the right side of the jack has the purpose of lifting the hammer butt, allowing the jack to re-engage before the key is completely released. It seems to work just like the repetition lever of a Herz-Erard type action.
The hammer flanges are adjustable, being tightened with a screw.
The hammers have several layers of felt and leather. The outer layer is leather, and the reddish brown layer could be leather too.
If you have any information regarding Schweighofer pianos, please contact me!
© Calin
Last update: 14.10.2006
