An Arts and Crafts piano, designed by Charles Robert Ashbee for the Guild of Handicrafts, manufactured by John Broadwood and Co., model no. 8, piano no. 96376, the case in Spanish mahogany, with chequer stringing, the interior of stained holly, the pierced iron hinges mounted on vellum, 139cm wide 68cm deep 114cm high A letter and report from Broadwoods, dated November 1961, states that the piano was made in 1904. Literature: John Andrews 'Arts and Crafts Furniture' ACC 2005. See illustration p.83. This piano is model no. 8a, piano no. 96377. John Wainwright, 'Broadwood, By Appointment', London 1982. see p. 235-238. John Broadwood and Sons Ltd., 'Album of Artistic Pianofortes' A photograph of the original handwritten entry from the Broadwood Archive is available, courtesy of Surrey County Council.