4673 HCH
John Challis Clavichord, 1946 ~ Opus 70.
After spending four years apprenticing with Arnold Dolmetsch in England, John Challis set up shop in Ypsilanti, Michigan. As the son of a jeweler, Challis’ instruments are rich in handmade brass and clean design. The early clavichords like this one have wooden soundboards and bridges with a cast metal frame and are exceptionally stable in tuning. This beautifully restored instrument from 1946 is ready for your collection and music making.
AA-f”’ at 440 HZ. Walnut case with gold banding. Case metal frame, Ornamental brass hinges - 34 wound strings. Wood soundboard. We have just completed a full restoration of the instrument -- ready for your music making! $7900./ offer.
Dimensions: 57 1/2" x 16" with 6 1/4" octave.
Listing 12/1/24
