PATENT MODEL PIANO FORTE.

PATENT MODEL PIANO FORTE. Patented September 6, 1853 by William Compton, #9,988. Early low number patent of a piano component consisting of a hollow wooden sounding board plank set with brass frame with wires of varying sizes. Box is stamped “Wm. Compton, New York, 1853” Accompanied by original patent tag (good) and tag stating “Property of American Patent Models Incorporated Rockefeller Center NY, NY.” SIZE: 10-1/4″ l x 6″ w. PROVENANCE: The late Terry Wesner collection, Chelsea, Michigan. CONDITION: Good with polished brass and a couple replaced screws. 1-12703 (250-350)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - June 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3388	$1,185.00	PATENT MODEL PIANO FORTE. Patented September 6, 1853 by William Compton, #9,988. Early low number patent of a piano component consisting of a hollow wooden sounding board plank set with brass frame with wires of varying sizes. Box is stamped “Wm. Compton, New York, 1853” Accompanied by original patent tag (good) and tag stating “Property of American Patent Models Incorporated Rockefeller Center NY, NY.” SIZE: 10-1/4″ l x 6″ w. PROVENANCE: The late Terry Wesner collection, Chelsea, Michigan. CONDITION: Good with polished brass and a couple replaced screws. 1-12703 (250-350) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - June 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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