Double Manual Flemish Harpsichord #183

by Frank Hubbard,
Boston 1976

SOLD

A classic highly desirable, beautifully decorated harpsichord after Ruckers with Taskin ravallement as commissioned by the late Richard N. Barshinger.

Specifications

Disposition   8'+8'+4', buff, room to install a peau de buffle, levers through front
Range   Strung for A440. Also tunable at A415, 61 notes FF-f"'
Dimensions   88.5" x 35.25"
Action   quilled in delrin, Hubbard jacks, professionally maintained
Keyboard   ebony naturals, bone accidentals
Case   Merde d'oie very dark green lacquered finish, gilded banding and trim, full Flemish papers with Latin mottoes and arabesques. Lovely soundboard painting.
Stand   Elegant turned balustre stand. Moving cover included.