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4457 HCH

Italian ottavino from EMS ~ Sold ~

$3,950.00

#4457

This is the famous Early Music Shop ottavino kit based on a small Italian spinet dated around 1595, now  in the Victoria and Albert Museum. It speaks at 4’ pitch (Baroque) , or an octave higher than norm and is the "sine qua non" for your Renaissance Band. At less than 29”  in length and weighing only 11# the Ottavino is the original 'portable early keyboard' and has proved to be a very popular traveling companion for recorder and viol players. Case of walnut with gilded nymphs bass and treble and a bone keyboard with walnut sharps.  C/E-c”’ 49 notes.  Hardshell carrying case and tools included. Ready to go…

$3950.  

Listed 5/1/22
5/10/22 THIS INSTRUMENT HAS BEEN SOLD