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Harpsichord

Oak, veneered with mahogany panels, walnut crossbanding and maple or holly lines. Compass: FF–f''', no FF sharp. 3-octave span: 488.

  • Date:
    1783
  • Maker:
    Culliford, Thomas [Person]
    Longman & Broderip [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    Fenton House
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  • Place of production:
    London (Timezone: Europe/London)
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  • Inscriptions:Nameboard inscription: Longman and Broderip, Musical Instument [sic] Makers, No. 26, Cheapside and No. 13 Haymarket, London|On the back of the name batten: No. 14 [or 11].|On the back of the name batten: No. 234, Thos. Culliford Maker, Fountain Court Cheapside London, March, 1783.|On the back of the name batten: No. 14 [followed by an indecipherable word or initials, resembling CAORLD].|On the back of the name batten: Requilled 1971 Sept., C.L.C. Ward, Haslemere.|On the wrestplank: L. Ward [stamped].
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  • Repository:Fenton House
  • Measurements:Case dimensions: Length 2162, width 913, depth 279.