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I usually have a few very early pianofortes available from time to time. Queries welcomed.

1798 five octave John Broadwood and Son (London) square pianoforte from the period of George III. This is an exceptional instrument in pristine, top museum quality condtion. This piano is presently in my permanent collection but I might possibly entertain offers in future.  Now available for sale, my newest acquisition - the perfect pianoforte for the early music keyboardist: 1817 John Broadwood and Sons (London) five and a half octave square pianoforte. Built the same year as the famous Beethoven Broadwood, with similar styling features. Nameboard cartouche reads "John Broadwood and Sons / Makers to His Majesty and the Princesses / Great Pulteney Street / London / Golden Square ".  Case mahogany with ormolu moldings, serial number 21146. This pianoforte is not only beautiful but has been completely restored and is very playable and tunable - very rare qualities in an early square. Price available upon request. Originally sold by a dealer in Liverpool (see inscription above name cartouche), so would also be quite a find for a Beatles afficianado! Price available upon request.
Formerly in the collection:
Circa 1822-1825 Edward Ball (London) five and a half octave square. Edward Ball was the son of James Ball.   Five and a half octave George III English grand pianoforte, missing the original nemeboard but probably circa 1805 and from the shop of Robert Stodart.                                                                                                                                                           1800 John Broadwood and Son (London) five and a half octave square pianoforte. Very similar to the 1798 Broadwood square. Nameboard cartouche reads "John Broadwood and Son / Makers to His Majesty and the Princesses / Great Pulteney Street / London / Golden Square ".  Case mahogany with inlaid stringing.                                      1797 William Bent (Boston) five and a half octave square pianoforte. This instrument is of special interest as there were very few eighteenth century pianos made in America, and there are even fewer still in existence.                              James Ball and Son five and a half octave square circa 1819-22, rosewood and mahogany with boxwood stringing. Nameboard reads " James Ball & Son / Makers to his Majesty / Duke Street / Grovsenor Square".                     Longman and Broderip five and a half octave square circa 1796 or 1797. A fine example with English double action and fine artwork on the nameboard.
For more information about the early pianofortes for sale on this page please drop me a line at :  frankrenfrow@aol.com