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4673 HCH

John Challis Clavichord

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  theof instrument -- ready for your music making!   $8900./ offer. 
  Dimensions: 57 1/2" x 16" with 6 1/4" octave.

Listing 12/1/24