A George III Neoclassical Inlaid Mahogany Pianoforte Muzio Clementi & Co., London, circa 1800The rectangular top with hinged keyboard cover, the interior with painted swagged morning glory vines and oval reserve inscribed 'New Patent/ Muzio Clementi & Co./ Cheapside, London,' the top section over a stand with square tapering legs ending in casters, the reverse of top section with stamped numbers "630" and "66," the reverse of stand with stamped number "66."(H: 33 1/2, W: 67 1/2, D: 23 3/4 in. (overall))ProvenanceDeaccessioned by the Virginia Meum of History & Culture to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.Footnote:NoteMuzio Clementi (1752-1832), called the "father of the pianoforte," was an Italian-born piano manufacturer working in London. He absorbed thepany Longman & Broderip (active 1776-1798) in 1798.