26725
Accession Number
25468
Title Of Article Chaper
An example of harpsichord restoration
Title Of Journal Book
The Galpin Society journal
Volume
17
Pages
44333
Collation
4 photos
ISSN
0072-0127
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Discussion of the restoration of a harpsichord (in the Hagues Gemeentemuseum) made by Andreas Ruckers t.e. in 1639, keyboard extended in the 18th century (probably in England). Gives a description of the harpsichord and states the aims of a restoration to its original condition. Concludes with (i) a full restoration report with rationale for keeping the original parts, and (ii) construction drawings.
pub_id
26725