17th Century Antique Italian - Sold ~

4433 HCH We are pleased to offer an interesting antique Italian harpsichord dating from the seventeenth century.  The instrument has an inner-outer case design, 2 x 8' disposition,  keyboard C/E-c"' of ebony with bone covered sharps with ivory arcades.  A fine rose of veneer and parchment ( possibly incomplete).  Bridge and nut have been moved--Indication that the scaling has been lengthened.  and the inner instrument case sides cut down--probably after damage to the case.  Decoration of the outer case and trestles ( which might well be original) is of later date.   >>Available:~ Additional photos and ~ An extensive report by John Koster on the instrument. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0yeyhjo8wwyjg6m/AABM6ivWgXKEUo8HLZplrwQla?dl=0 This instrument has been sold.   Listing - 12/29/21.