Would there be enough metal in an 1830s Broadwood to sink it - let alone use it for a boat anchor? Terry Farrell Terry, The short answer: No! The long answer: Most pianos of that period did have things like "Hitch Plates" and "Resonators", (which were metal tubes, usually made out of brass or copper). The only other metal was the strings and the tuning pins. There was a large group, that didn't like what "metal" did to the sound! So, the final analysis: The darned thing would have floated off into the sunset. Best Regards Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) Captain, Tool Police Squares Are I
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