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Couchet

Double manual after the Rucker in the Russell Collection.

 

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This instrument is modelled after an instrument by Joannes Couchet built in 1645 - Tomlinson Harpsichords
This instrument is modelled after an instrument by
Joannes Couchet built in 1645. The outside case is
painted and marbled.The interior decoration includes
handprinted lid, border and keywell papers complete
with several Latin mottos. 		Keywell of the Ruckers showing the removable fallboard folded down - Tomlinson Harpsichords
Keywell of the Ruckers showing the removable fallboard folded down.

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Detail showing off the handprinted papers in the keywell - Tomlinson Harpsichords  
Detail showing off the handprinted papers in the
keywell. 		The stand in the foreground is for the Ruckers - HarpsichordTomlinson Harpsichords
The stand in the foreground is for the Ruckers
Harpsichord and the one in the background is
for a Virginal.
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