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Dulcitone

Technical description: Polished mahogany case with lid lifting to expose keyboard; keyboard with white naturals and black accidentals A₁ to A6; gradated tuning-forks are struck by felt-covered hammers; with detachable legs and pedal; music rest attached to lid.

  • Date:
    Early 20th century
  • Maker:
    Machell & Sons, Thomas [Family]
  • Collection:
    Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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  • Place of production:
    Glasgow (Timezone: Europe/London)
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  • Inscriptions:Transfer inside lid in gold on black "DULCITONE / REGD. / PATENTEES AND SOLE MAKERS / Thomas Machell & Sons / GLASGOW, SCOTLAND".
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  • Repository:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
  • Measurements:Width 975; depth 365; height 305.