Double-manual harpsichord
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InstrumentHarpsichord/Harpsichords/Keyboard/Musical Instrument ; Harpsichord |
Instrument FamilyKeyboard |
MakerPascal Taskin |
Place MadeParis ; Europe ; France ; Western Europe |
Date Made1769 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Double-manual French harpsichord. Compass 61 notes F₁ - F₆ [FF - f''']. Three sets of strings, 2 × 8-ft, 1 × 4-ft, buff batten works on both 8-ft registers. Shove coupler. Rose bears the initials "PT". String lengths (plucking points): F₆ 148 (91), C₆ 186 (96), F₅ 268 (107), C₅ 357 (115), F₄ 535(127), C₄ 711 (137), F₃ 982 (51), C₃ 1178 (162), F₂ 1443 (179), C₂ 1681 (191), F₁ 1765 (208). Signature/Marks: Written around the rose "PASCAL TASKIN ELEVE DE BLANCHET". Decoration: The outside of the case is painted with a pale green lacquer with gold-banding panelling; the inner surfaces are a pale chocolate lacquer with gold bands. The framed stand has six cabriole legs. The soundboard and wrestplank are decorated with sprays of flowers and a goldfinch perched on a branch. Repair History: Restored by Louis Tomasini in 1882. Technical drawing available for harpsichord and original stand from the Friends of St Cecilia's Hall. Please see http://www.stceciliasfriends.org.uk/ |
NotesSheila Barnes, 2007. |
MeasurementsInstrument: 209.55cm long at longest point, keyboard end 101.6cm wide, depth of 25.4cm. ; 2319. |
ProvenanceBought by Raymond Russell in 1952; in 1940 owned by M. Labrousse; in 1920s owned by Martin Asseman; owned by the pianist Louis Diémer; 1897- owned by Mme Alphonse Le Duc; 1882-1897 owned by Emile-Alexandre Taskin, Paris. ; Gift of Mrs Gilbert Russell, 1964. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Raymond Russell Collection |
Accession Number4315 |