Double-manual harpsichord.
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InstrumentHarpsichord ; Harpsichord/Harpsichords/Keyboard/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyKeyboard |
MakerBaker Harris |
Place MadeEngland ; Europe ; United Kingdom ; London |
Date Made1774 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Compass 60 notes, F₁,G₁ - F₆ [FF,GG - f''']. Three sets of strings, 2 × 8-ft, 1 × 4-ft (lower manual; 1 × 8-ft, lute (upper manual); harp stop; handstops. Repair History: Apparently re-built by Henry Tull c 1934; further work by Alan Hodsdon 1951-1961 and by Trevor Beckerleg in 1967. |
NotesSheila Barnes, 2007. |
MeasurementsInstrument: 93.98cm wide at keyboard end, 31.75cm tall, 236.22cm long. Stand: 60.96cm tall, 91.44cm wide at widest, 165.1cm long. |
ProvenancePurchased by donor from Henry Tull c 1934. ; Gift of Mrs K. Thomson of Moseley, Birmingham, 2005. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number4464 |