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TONY CHINNERY HARPSICHORDS

JS harpsichord

JS harpsichord

The JS rose

The JS keyboards JS harpsichord
JS harpsichord

Considering how many harpsichords must have been produced in Holland, it is surprising how few survive. This is a very rare example that turned up in a villa near Padova, and aquired by a private collector. It probably dates from around the middle of the 18th century. It is in unaltered condition, with just a few jacks missing. it has much in common with the Flemish tradition, but with a different sounboard barring. It has 3 registers, 8',8',4', with the registers protruding from the case as in Ruckers harpsichords. Instead of the keyboards coupling, the front row of jacks has doglegs as in Flemish instruments. A conservative restoration was carried out, cleaning the soundboard and action, straightening bent keys and jacks etc.

 


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