C. Krooze’s Workshop.
England, London, 1786

“Christopher Krooze Londini Fecit 1786 / Princes Street Cavendish Square” — an inscription by black dye on the nameplate;
“CHEMIN DE FER… / T… de la gar... ert. / ...4” — a fragment of a printed label (mark) glued to the outside of the bottom of the case (traces of another similar label remained)

1340×520×200
Wood, metal, bone, fabric, felt, leather

1908, purchased from Ch. Snook’s heirs
Stock number: 1467/13

The key action is English with hoppers fixed on the keys. The damper mechanism is German-type. There are 2 pedals: one pedal is to control the damper mechanism; the other pedal is to control the lute register. The case is mounted on 4 legs, veneered with mahogany.