4576 HCH
Double manual German harpsichord by Hill & Tyre, 1980 Opus 415. Three choir 8'8'4' with buff stop, FF-g"' at 415 or 440 HZ....not transposing. Keyboard of ivory naturals with ebony sharps. Hand planed case is painted a high polish black with vermillion interior and gold bandings throughout. Jacks are wood with delrin quilling- with upper 8' as a dogleg. The instrument sits on a painted three post turned leg stand. This instrument was rebuilt by Keith Hill in 2018 and is in pristine condition. Comes with padded cover and full tool kit. Dimensions:97” x 39” with 6 1/4” octave. Certainly the best of the Hill & Tyre tradition with a bold sound and firm action. Offered at $25,000
Listed 9/12/23
