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Harpsichord

Double-manual harpsichord, with naturals of dark wood and bone-covered sharps. The soundboard is decorated with plants and animals, the interior of the lid with Sylvan scenes.

  • Date:
    1986
  • Maker:
    Michael Johnson
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    UK, England
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  • Materials:Wood;Plant;Bone;Animal;Brass;Metal
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  • Inscriptions:MICHAEL JOHNSON. ME FECIT. FONTMELL MAGNA. MCMLXXXVI
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 2376 mm Max W = 967 mm Max Depth = 292 mm