4713 HCH
Italian virginal by Lynette Tsiang ca. 1970's. A beautifully crafted Italian virginal (false inner/outer) with inner case of cedar and the outer case covered in velvet with ornamental paper to the lid interior. GG/BB-f"' short octave bass with one split sharp. Ivory beads ornament the inner case molding, hand carved rose and keyboard sharps. Walnut jacks have brass springs, delrin plectra. and top and bottom adjustment screws. Keyboard is of dyed tiger maple with ebony sharps and arcades. Spine of 55" , 22" deep with a 6 1/4" octave. Note that the photos are of the instrument in its arrival condition. This instrument represents an extraordinary opportunity to immerse yourself in a truly historic sound. Lynette's work has always been of the highest order. The instrument will completely rebuild here in our shop and available 120 days from contract.
Offered at $12,500
Listed 7/1/25
