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Lot 369 · Sotheby's L05253

a square piano

John Broadwood & Sons

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Estimate
£1,000–£1,500 hammer ≈ $1,737–$2,605
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Sotheby's L05253 · 8 November 2005
Record ID
TB-2026-3328352
Record
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John Broadwood & Sons, a square piano. Sotheby's, 8 Nov 2005, lot 369. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3328352.

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From the same sale Sotheby's L05253 · Nov 2005

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A Boehm system nickel-silver bass flute in G Rudall Carte & Co. Ltd. £300–£500
A six-keyed boxwood clarinet in C Christopher Gerock £500–£700

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