Octave spinet
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InstrumentSpinet/Harpsichords/Keyboard/Musical Instrument ; Spinet |
Instrument FamilyKeyboard |
MakerPetrus Michael Orlandus |
Place MadeEurope ; Italy ; Southern Europe |
Date Made1710 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Italian octave spinet. Compass 45 notes C₂/E₂ - C₆ [C/E - c''']. One set of 4-ft strings. String lengths (plucking points): C₆ 73 (31), F₅ 106 (31), C₅ 169 (31), F₄ 248 (37), C₄ 337 (38), F₃ 462 (45), C₃ 571 (41), E₂/G♯₂ 661 (51), D₂/F♯₂ 702 (51), F₂ 711 (45), C₂ 742 (53). Signature/Marks: Nameboard inscribed "DV VIXI MORTUA DVLCE CANO"; written in ink on the back of the nameboard "Petrus Michael Orlandus anno 1710" (possibly copied from the original jackrail by Mabel Dolmetsch). Decoration: The rose is made in the birthday cake style typical of instruments originating in the south of Italy. There are several pierced layers forming a border and glued to the top surface of the soundboard, and then a deeper central part with small rosettes glued to pins. One of the layers of parchment was originally dyed red and the tiny rosettes were gilded, probably with bronze powder, producing a rich colourful effect. Total diameter: 96mm. Repair History: Restored by Arnold Dolmetsch; restored by John Barnes in 1967. |
NotesSheila Barnes, 2007. |
Measurements817. |
ProvenanceBought by Raymond Russell in 1956. ; Gift of Mrs Gilbert Russell, 1964. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Raymond Russell Collection |
Accession Number4311 |