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Double-manual. 2 × 8', 1 × 4', Harp stop. Coupling by sliding in upper manual. Originally single-manual. Compass: F1–f3; 3-Octave span 477mm. Originally C–c3. Enlarged in 1763 via a process known as "ravalement", in order to provide the extra notes required of the repertoire of the time.

  • Date:
    1636
  • Maker:
    Ruckers, Andréas I [Person]
  • Collection:
    Cobbe Collection
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  • Place of production:
    Antwerpen (Timezone: Europe/Brussels)
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  • Inscriptions:On name-batten: ANDREAS RVCKERS ME FECIT / ANTVERPIÆ 1636|On key-lever F1 lower manual: 1763
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  • Repository:Cobbe Collection
  • Measurements:L. 2140. W. 895. D. 278.