Single-manual harpsichord

Thomas Barton

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Instrument

Harpsichord/Harpsichords/Keyboard/Musical Instrument ; Harpsichord

Instrument Family

Keyboard

Maker

Thomas Barton

Place Made

London ; Europe ; England ; United Kingdom

Date Made

1709

Description

Technical description: Single-manual English harpsichord. Compass 54 notes, G₁/B₁ - D₆ [GG/BB - d''']; C♯₁ and D♯₁ split. Two registers, 2 × 8-ft. String gauge numbers are written in ink beside the tuning pins. String lengths (plucking points). Decoration: Plain walnut case with pierced and shaped brass strap hinges. Inside of the case is veneered with yew. Signature/Marks: Inscribed on the wrestplank "THO BARTON / LONDINI FECIT"; on the lowest jacks "TB 1709". Repair History: The keys and stand are replacements.

Notes

Rodger Mirrey; Sheila Barnes, 2007.

Measurements

1960.

Provenance

Bought by donor at Sotheby's 12 Mar 1970; ex- Charles Mould; bought by Charles Mould at auction at Purton, near Swindon, in 1969. ; Gift of Rodger and Lynne Mirrey, 2005.