Spinet

Thomas Hitchcock
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Instrument

Spinet

Instrument Family

Keyboard

Maker

Thomas Hitchcock

Place Made

London; England; United Kingdom; Europe

Date Made

1728

Description

Technical description: English Bentside Spinet. Compass 61 notes, G₁ - G₆ [GG - g''']. One set of 8-ft strings. Uncommon double bentside curve. Case is of solid walnut. Signature/Marks: Inscribed on the nameboard "Thomas Hitchcock Londini Fecit N S12S"; scratched on the back of the nameboard "1241 of T.H. (the Younger)". Decoration: The keyboard surround, jackrail and lining are veneered in figured walnut with herringbone banding; ivory natural keys with arcaded fronts, skunktail accidentals. Repair History: Restored by Robert Goble & Son in 1967; further work and restringing by John Raymond. Technical Drawing available from The Friends of St Cecilia's. Please see http://www.stceciliasfriends.org.uk/

Notes

Sheila Barnes, 2007.

Provenance

Bought by Raymond Russell in 1955; ex- H.C. Moffat of Goodrich Court, Ross-on-Wye.; Gift of Mrs Gilbert Russell, 1964.

Collection

Raymond Russell Collection; MIMEd

Accession Number

4310

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