Clavichord
Date1700-1750 ca.
Place MadeGermany, Europe
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DescriptionThis fretted clavichord was probably made in central or south Germany. The case is of unpainted spruce; keywell veneered in cherry.
Compass: C/E to c3.
Naturals covered in plum; sharps topped with ebony.
Double strung.
DimensionsLength (excluding molding): 1096 mm
Width (excluding molding): 350.5 at left; 352.5 at right
Height of walls (without bottom): 83 mm
3-octave measure: 494 mm
String length (original fretted set-up; longer of each pair):
C 926 mm
c 704 mm
c1 434 mm
c2 240.5 mm
c3 108 mm
ProvenancePurchased in 2005 from Walter J. Erdmann, Goslar, Germany.
Published ReferencesGregory Crowell, interview with John Koster, Clavichord International, May 2015 (includes photos of the instrument).
Credit LinePurchase funds gift of Jean M. Abramson Estate and 1st Financial Bank, Dupree, South Dakota, 2005
Object number12450
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