Spinet
Maker | Thomas Hancock | |
Manufactured | London, 1732 | |
Description | Bentside spinet with mitred tail. Walnut veneered casework with stringing and crossbanding (in ash?) on the interior. Solid walnut lid. Raised on a turned trestle stand. | |
Inscriptions | Thomas Hancock London in ink on name batten, and 1732 on the FF keylever (reproduced on new lever). | |
Specification | One 8', strung in brass. | |
Pitch | A=415 | |
Compass | GG–g3 | |
References | Boalch3 number: HANCOCK, T. 1723(A) (confused entry, some of which refers to this instrument).
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Restoration | 1978 Chris Nobbs 1983 Chris Nobbs |