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Instruments Wanted: Click here for a list of instruments we are seeking for our listings.

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Here at the Harpsichord Clearing House Gallery you can see, play and evaluate many of the best instruments in the country.

Located in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, about an hour south of Boston, and four hours from New York City, our gallery and staff welcome you to spend the day, getting to know the fine points of instruments from different builders—side by side, both new and used.

Now in our 40th year of building and brokering, we regularly offer instruments by Dowd, Hubbard, Zuckermann, Herz, Martin, Kingston, Hill, Ross, Klinkhamer, Fisk, Bennett, Kaeser and many others. Here you will also find the more rarely seen work of builders such as Skowroneck, Belt, Challis, Dolmetsch and Goff—as well as an occasional antique.

We are the foremost provider of continuo organs in North America offering the distinguished work of Henk Klop (Netherlands), David Leach (UK) and John Bennett (USA). A number of European builders also use our gallery and expertise to show their instruments, giving you an opportunity to experience exciting examples of both national and international styles of the historical keyboard world. Our technical staff is second to none.

Prices and description are subject to change based on evaluation and work in progress.
We list all of our Gallery instruments below. You will also find them on our Complete List, marked with the letters "HCH".

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Four exciting new arrivals:

#3116 HCH (shown above)
AUDIO (both keyboards together)
AUDIO (Muselar only)
AUDIO (Ottavino only)
Flemish "Mother and Child" virginals by Robert Greenberg. A Hubbard design built 1987. Both instruments are C - c''', 49 notes. Smaller instrument pitched an octave higher than larger can be mounted on top of the larger with the two keyboards coupled. Elaborate Flemish decor includes block printed papers, mottos and painted soundboards. A rarely seen instrument with a big sound by a well regarded professional builder. $10,500

#3117 HCH (shown above)
AUDIO 1
AUDIO 2
Italian by Robert Greenberg 1985; 2 x 8', GG - e''' 57 notes transposing 415 / 440. A handsome and bright sounding instrument, yellow cedar case, fine parchment rose; keyboard of ebony and fruitwood; wooden jacks; graceful red cedar stand and lid. Professionally built. $14,500

#3118 HCH (shown above)
AUDIO 1
AUDIO 2
Fortepiano by Paul Poletti, double strung throughout, 5 and 1/2 octaves, EE - a''' after Dulcken. Currently at 430 Hz. Exceptional workmanship and action throughout. Case is of mahogany with burl inlay and stringing. Keyboard of ebony with bone capped sharps. This is a rare opportunity to add a full concert instrument to your program! $22,500.

Clavichord, Renaissance by Gary Blaise
#3119

All of these instruments are priced for Immediate sale and are of the highest quality.
Glenn Giuttari

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The Gallery/ Harpsichords, Single Manual

#3068 HCH
Zuckermann single manual harpsichord GG-f"' with three choirs 8'8'4' and buff. 72" spine. Case of stained veneer with three screw on legs for easy transport. This is a full three choir instrument, very stable, and ideal for a school or church music program. Completely rebuilt by HCH 2010, with 5 year guarantee for materials and workmanship. $2900

#3097 HCH (shown above) SOLD
Zuckermann Flemish single, circa 1970, 8', 4', buff non transposing; 52 notes BB-d'''. Bright finished case with trestle stand includes music rack. A classic Zuckermann single, carefully built, in good condition. $4900.

#2998 HCH (shown above)
Flemish single by Carl Fudge, 1970; 8', 8', 4', buff, transposing; 52 notes BB-d'''; 72" long, green case exterior with matching Flemish papers; Includes padded cover. A versatile single from a well regarded professional builder. Requilled and re regulated in our shop.$8,500.

#3035 HCH (shown above)
English single, 8', 4', FF - g''' 63 notes non-transposing. wooden jacks, pretty mahogany veneer case with inlaid paneling, holly edging. Now being rebuilt in our shop, this instrument will have a new mahogany turned stand to replace current screw-on legs. $8,500

#3098 HCH Sold
Audio sample A
Audio sample B
Audio sample C
We're just finishing up an Extended Flemish single 8'4' buff with bone keyboard and leather punched arcades, 4 1/2 octaves, GG-d"'. This instrument has been entirely reworked by the HCH shop ( July 2010) and carries a full voice in both registers and more than enough sound for ensemble work. Transposing 415 and 440. Registers are Zuckermann design with delrin plectra. Full marbled case with Flemish papering to keywell, soundboard surround and lid. Lid decoration and padded cover available at additional cost. $8900.

#2930 HCH AUDIO - Sold
Italian by Earl Russell, 1995. 2 x 8; GG - c''' without the low GG sharp; 53 notes, transposing 415 / 440. Professionally built and played. Yellow cedar case with wooden jacks; keyboard has boxwood naturals, mahogany sharps with ebony tops. This instrument can be heard on a Centaur Records recording of Ludovico Laurenti's Chamber Sonata for Cello and Bass Continuo. Includes two part stand. In our showroom. $9,800

#3040 HCH (shown above)
Flemish single manual harpsichord, 2004 by Adam Decker. 8', 8' buff GG-d''' 57 notes transposing, 415/440. Ebony keyboard with bone topped sharps. Wooden jacks voiced in celcon. New England red case with gold banding. Flemish papering around soundboard and in keywell. $10,000

#3094 HCH (shown above) AUDIO
17th Century French single by Peter Fisk, 2010. 8'8' with wooden jacks and celcon voicing. GG-d"' transposing 392 / 415 / 440. Keyboard of beech with cherry sharps. Light crisp action with good differentiation of the two 8' choirs and a full voice top to bottom. Black exterior with off white interior and gold banding throughout; Turned leg platform stand which disassembles for travel. Ideal continuo instrument. Dimensions: 78" x 32, weight of approximately 85 lbs. One available at this price. . $13,900 $10,900

#3063 HCH (shown above)
Flemish single by Ernest Miller, 2009. 8', 4', buff transposing. C - d''' 51 notes. Very nicely finished with faux marble case panels, Flemish papers with mottoes, a full painted soundboard and matching bench. Reverse keyboard with bone topped sharps. Very carefully voiced and regulated, from the shop of a professional builder. $10,900.

#2957 HCH (shown above)
Zuckermann Concert Flemish, 8', 8', 4, buff; GG - g''' 61 notes non transposing. Currently being finished in our shop. This is the large Zuckermann single with three choirs and five octaves. Green case exterior with gold banding and moldings, painted lid interior and painted soundboard. $10,900

#2563 HCH (shown above)
Flemish single by Quentin Denzene, 1999, 58 notes (GG - e''') transposing, 8', 8', buff, ebony with bone sharps. Hand painted and polished blue with 24kt gilded banding, moldings and rose. Restrained and tasteful soundboard decoration; included are the turned baluster stand and matching baluster bench with fine gilded trim, maple music stand, and tuning tool. Very transportable and professionally maintained. $14,800 REDUCED $12,800

#3117 HCH (shown above)
AUDIO 1
AUDIO 2
Italian by Robert Greenberg 1985; 2 x 8', GG - e''' 57 notes transposing 415 / 440. A handsome and bright sounding instrument, yellow cedar case, fine parchment rose; keyboard of ebony and fruitwood; wooden jacks; graceful red cedar stand and lid. Professionally built. $14,500

#3053 HCH
Single by Willard Martin, 1985, after Taskin, 8', 8', buff; GG - e'''; transposing 392/415/440. A very well maintained instrument with lovely decorated keywell, sound board surround and soundboard by noted artist Pam Gladding; stand has spiral turned legs. Includes padded cover. From a highly regarded professional builder. $14,900

#2613 HCH (shown above) .
"Mietke" single by Bizzi Clavicembali, 2007. 8', 8', buff, GG - E''', 58 notes, transposing 415 / 440; Bone naturals, ebony sharps. Case and lid in solid mahogany, pearwood jacks with delrin plectra. Bronze cast hinges, soundboardof spruce from Italy's Val di Fiemme. Size: 223x88x25 cm. Weight: 46 kg. Options include: turned historical stand (shown), soundboard painting, matching adjustable bench, lightweight cover or heavy padded cover and bench bag. Decorated as shown, this new instrument from the Bizzi atelier is on view in our Massachusetts Gallery. $16,500 REDUCED $15,500

HCH Special Order (shown above)
Giuttari Italian "Messina" (shown above) - 52 notes: BB-d"' transposing. 8' 8'. with its case in maple. Based on an anonymous Italian and my own building experience, and designed for portability (66" spine) and quality of sound. Italian box registers, wooden jacks with delrin plectra. Spruce diagonal board. We are making up three more of these (Opus 4 :delivered to Illinois Wesleyan University , Opus 5 to SUNY/StonyBrook, Opus 6 -Residence Robert Kidd, MA). On 6 month delivery. $15,900.

#2916 HCH (shown above) ~ Sold
French single by William Dowd, Opus 372, 1977. 8', 8', buff. 56 notes GG - d''' transposing 415 / 440. Red interior, black exterior, gold banding throughout. Turned oak stand. Reverse keyboard with ebony naturals and bone topped sharps. Includes padded cover, bench, tools. Completely reworked by HCH April 2009. $16,000

HCH Special Order (shown above)
Klop Italian harpsichord, 8', 8', registers in brass; AA-d''', Transposing 415/440. 180 x 85 cm (6' x 2'10"), 18 kg (35 lbs)Case and stand in Italian cypress wood. Keyboard with tapering inlay sharp. End blocks carved in cypress. Excellent action. Instrument has a custom compartmentalized shipping box which houses the instrument and all stand parts and tools for easy, fully protected travel. $16,900, on three month delivery.

The Gallery/ Virginals & Spinets

#2990 HCH (shown above)
Zuckermann Italian Virginal III; 54 notes GG/BB - e'''; non transposing; dark green case exterior with faux marble panel on lid interior; painted stand. Completely rebuilt by HCH in 2007. $3,500

#2903 HCH (shown above) Sold Click here for audio.
Flemish virginal by Glenn Giuttari, 2002. C - d''', 51 notes. Built here at the HCH shop, this little virginal (19" x 47.5") is a featherweight at 35 pounds with a bright, singing sound. Fully decorated in the Flemish style with woodblock papers, faux marble panels on the exterior and painted soundboard by Ben Martinez; comes with a full wraparound zippered padded cover and carrying strap. Can be carried over the shoulder; lives happily in an apartment or small room. Very useful for at home music making and even ensemble work. $5900

#3004 HCH (shown above)
Hugh Gough spinet,  61 notes FF-f"' with crescendo stop and buff from pedals.  Built in 1951, our rebuilding (2010) is just completed with quilling in leather. A compact spinet from the hand of Hugh Gough & HCH. $6,200.

#3049 HCH (shown above)
English bentside spinet by Robert Goble, London, 1955; 1 x 8', buff and halfstop pedals; FF - f''' 61 notes. A handsome spinet from the Goble workshops, with a full five octaves. Useful as a solo instrument or in consort. This instrument is undergoing a full restoration, with requilling ( in delrin) in the HCH shop. $6,900

# 2606 HCH (shown above) Sale pending AUDIO
French Spinet by Bizzi 2005. FF-f"', 61 notes, transposing, with buff stop. Instrument after Goujon, 1753. Keyboard of boxwood and ebony, with pearwood jacks. Elegant and full French sound. Black case exterior, interior black with dark red panels. Gold banding throughout, with lid motto and floral wreath around soundboard rose. Includes matching adjustable bench, leg bag, tool kit and transport cover. $7,800

#3005 HCH (shown above) Sale pending
Rectangular Flemish style virginal by Cornelius Bom, 1986; GG - d''' 56 notes.Faux tortoise shell finish on stand and case interior / exterior, painted soundboard, gilt lid mottoe. $8,500

# HCH (shown above)
Bentside Spinet by Klop 2006 - BB-f"' with split buff stop, this elegant spinet has a full and carrying sound and excellent action. Case is of cherry or oak with keyboard of black stained naturals and cherry sharps. Two month special order. $9,900

#3116 HCH (shown above)
AUDIO (both keyboards together)
AUDIO (Muselar only)
AUDIO (Ottavino only)
Flemish "Mother and Child" virginals by Robert Greenberg. A Hubbard design, built 1987. Both instruments are C - c''', 49 notes. Smaller instrument pitched an octave higher than larger can be mounted on top of the larger with the two keyboards coupled. Elaborate Flemish decor includes block printed papers, mottos and painted soundboards. A rarely seen instrument with a big sound by a well regarded professional builder. $10,500

# HCH (shown above)
French Spinet by Bizzi 2007. FF-f"' transposing, with buff stop. Instrument after Goujon 1753. Keyboard of boxwood and ebony, with pearwood jacks. Elegant and full French sound. Painted case in dark red (or color of your choice) with gold banding. Interior in antiqued cream with lid motto and floral wreath around soundboard rose. A natural mahogany finish is also available. Matching adjustable bench, leg bag, tool kit and transport cover. On two month delivery. Call for quote. Alternate decoration: natural finish, soundboard painting

#3042 HCH (shown above)
Antique English bentside spinet by Harris and Done, 1784. 60 notes FF - f''' without the low FF#. Handsome walnut veneer case with inlaid holly stringing. Keyboard of ebony and ivory. $19,900


#2509 HCH (shown above) Sold
Antique English bentside spinet circa 1735. 58 notes, GG - f''', lacking the bottom G sharp. Built during the reign of George II, this well preserved instrument has a mahogany case with unusual ebony and boxwood stringing in the lid, keywell and on the jackrail. The bentside is veneered with a flame figure and the lid bears the original pierced brass strap hinges. The matching stand is modern. $30,000

#3078 HCH (shown above)
Just arrived in our shop: Hubbard kit-built French double, 1970's; 8', 8', 4', buff; 61 notes FF - f''' transposing 415 / 440; reverse keyboard with arcaded fronts. Needs rebuild. Owner interested in selling asap. Call us to discuss. $3500

#2801 HCH (shown above)
French double from a Hubbard kit,1990/ 2009. 8', 8', 4', buff, transposing. FF - f''' 61 notes. Ebony keyboard with bone topped sharps, case painted a light French blue. Detail of soundboard. Includes matching bench, tools. New voicing and action. $12,500

#2962 HCH (shown above)
French double by William Hyman, 1964; 8', 8', 4', buff; FF - f''' 61 notes non transposing; wooden jacks; case veneered in walnut with holly stringing. A handsome early instrument from Hyman's shop. $14,000

2963 HCH (shown above) Audio clip click here
Double manual harpsichord by Eric Herz, model F, 1974. FF - g''', 16', 8', 8', 4' , nasale, buff to all 8's and to 16', A 440, non-transposing; beautifully decorated with mahogany crotch panels, mahogany crossbanding and ebony and satinwood inlay; satinwood panels in the keywell; bench included; six pedals, two hand stops. $16,000. Requillling, regulation, and complete refurbishing optional at $4,000 additional cost.

#3129 HCH
French double by Adam Decker, 2010. 8', 8', 4', buff, transposing; FF - f''' 61 notes. Finish painting to be done at the HCH shop. Includes full painted soundboard, reverse keyboard, turned oak stand. $18,000

#3016 HCH SALE PENDING
French double by Robert Duffy, 1981. 8', 8', 4', buff; FF - f''' 61 notes double transposing 392 / 415 / 440. Dark green case with cream interior, gold bands and gilt moldings throughout; reverse keyboard and fully painted soundboard by Carol Bolsey. A good looking French style instrument from a professional builder. $18,500

#3064 HCH
French double by Ernest Miller 2008; 8', 8', 4', buff; FF - f''' 61 notes transposing 415 / 440. Elaborately decorated with faux marble panels on case exterior and lid, reverse keyboard of ebony with bone topped sharps, painted soundboard; Louis XV stand with fluted legs, gilding throughout. Includes matching bench. $19,900

#3028 HCH (shown above)
French Double by Peter Fisk, 2009. 8', 8', 4', buff; 63 notes FF - g''' transposing. Dark grey exterior, vermillion interior, turned oak stand; reverse keyboard, gilded case moldings throughout. This is a fine new French double from the Fisk shop. Includes complete tool / string kit. $20,000.

# HCH (shown above) Available on 3 month order
Goermans/Taskin Double by Bizzi, 8',8',4', buff transposing. 61 notes FF - f''' . Handsomely decorated with chinoiserie, matching bench, Louis stand, padded cover. On three month delivery. Please allow us to quote.

#2864 HCH (shown above)
French double, 2002 by Paul Kennedy after Stehlin; 8’, 8’, 4’, buff FF - f’’’ 61 notes; transposing 415 / 440; exterior of light French blue with gold molding, bands, fluted Louis XVI legs and painted soundboard, cream interior. A nicely decorated French double from a professional builder. $24,500

#3047 HCH
William Dowd French double, 1974, after Taskin; 61 notes FF-f”' 8’, 8’, 4’ buff; transposing 415 / 440; ebony naturals, ivory sharps, Louis XVI stand in 23k gold leaf; fully decorated soundboard by Sheridan Germann. This is a very fine Dowd, professionally maintained, includes padded cover. $25,000

#2283 HCH (shown above)AUDIO 1. AUDIO 2
French after F.E. Blanchet by David Jensen, 1992. 8', 8', 4', buff, 63 notes FF - g''' at 415, at 415, transposable to 440 or 392. An immaculate, better than new instrument that has been continually, professionally maintained. Case of solid black walnut with very effective inlaid banding. Louis XVI stand with handsome walnut burl and gracefully fluted legs. Wooden jacks with derlin plectra. Reverse keyboard with ebony naturals and ivory topped sharps--(this is recycled piano keyboard ivory...so no import issues). This instrument has a full voice in both choirs and a distinctive upper 8’ (almost to a nasale). HCH has just rebuilt the action 2008. A superb instrument for all periods of the Baroque repertoire, but especially suitable for mid to late French Baroque music. Two recordings have been made on this instrument by the one and only owner. $26,000USD $22,000 USD REDUCED/ or reasonable offer.

#3085 HCH
French double by William Dowd, 1972. Later reworked by Dowd.; 61 notes FF-f''' transposing. 8', 8', 4', buff. Reverse keyboard, dark green case with gold banding and painting by Pamela Gladding on lid interior. Full painted soundboard. Fully gilded Louis XVI apron stand with fluted legs. New voicing and regulating, 2002 at HCH. In very good condition. $25,000.

#2853 HCH (shown above)
French style double by William Hyman / D. Jacques Way, 1979; 8', 8', 4', buff; 61 notes FF - f''' ; A 415 non transposing; green painted case with Louis XVI stand and additional trestle stand; ebony naturals with bone topped sharps; newly voiced and regulated (delrin). An excellent instrument in very fine condition. $35,000

#2753 HCH (above) Audio clip click here
David Rubio, 1974 French double after Taskin. 8’8’4’ buff, transposing FF-g”’, 63 notes. Dark blue case with cream lid and flap interior. Gold bands and moldings throughout. Reverse keyboard with ivory topped sharps, graceful turned stand and brass hinges. Includes music rack, padded cover. Rarely seen in the US, from a legendary English builder. Very few of these instruments were produced. This one has been professionally owned and maintained, and despite some board repairs, is in excellent condition. Superb sound and action. $35,000.

#2955 HCH (shown above)
Audio clips:
Charles Dieupart
Suite No.3 g-moll, Ouverture
Suite No.3 g-moll, Allemande
Suite No.5 F-dur, Gigue
Hubbard & Broekman  Opus 349 “Small” Hass,  anno 1999.  8', 8', 4', buff; double manual, 61 notes, FF-f”’,(6 1/2" octave), transposing, tortoise shell on case exterior and lid with gilding, keywell veneered in cherry diamond pattern, soundboard & wrestplank painting by artist, Barbara Pixton with scene:  “Apollo serenading Diana, the Huntress,” allegory of the palliative powers of music, turned leg trestle stand Cotton canvas carrying cover with leather corners. This German double was a concert instrument for Joseph Payne and can be heard on his recordings of Muffat, Telemann and Dieupart on the Centaur label. $40,000  $36,000.

2740 HCH (shown above) SOLD
Large double manual Italian harpsichord by David Sutherland, 1985. 8', 8', 4' ; Large 5 and a half octave keyboard, CC - f''', 66 notes; flat pedal pull down with 27 pedals. Instrument can be used without the pedal unit. Bench included. Beautifully decorated inside and out, from a noted professional builder. $18,000.

The Gallery/ Clavichords

#3120 HCH
Clavichord by Sabathil and Sons, 1985, Opus #2554. C - f''' 54 notes unfretted, single strung. Mahogany case with four screw on legs, painted soundboard. $2000

#3079 HCH
Fretted clavichord by David Holmes, 1982. C - c''' 49 notes. Mostly triple fretted from c to top. Includes tapered leg stand, listing board for greater dynamic range without pitch distortion. David was a master with wood, and the instrument is detailed with subtle mouldings and design. Cherry case, pretty carved soundboard rose. $3000

#3111 HCH ~ Sold
Large unfretted clavichord by Hugh Gough, 1954. 61 notes FF - f'''; Keyboard of ebony and ivory, mahogany case with pretty turned legs; elaborate lid painting by Roy Hobdell. In very nice condition. Instruments by this pioneering British builder who worked in the U.S. are rarely available. $6,500.

#2687 HCH (shown above)
Zuckermann triple fretted "King of Sweden"; 45 notes C/E - c"'; 39" x 11.5 " x 4"; 20lbs.; boxwood naturals, rosewood sharps; handsome hardware; a full sound. We are currently finishing elaborate case decoration, lid painting and soundboard painting by Benjamin Martinez, after an anonymous instrument in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Photos show completed instrument from 2007. $6,500

#3050 HCH (shown above)
Fretted clavichord in 16th - early 17th century Italian style by Joel van Lennep, Boston, 1969. GG/BB - d''' fretted as follows: GG - A unfretted; B - g'''# "diatonic free"; a'' - d''' triple fretted. Fretting set in meantone temperament. Strung in yellow brass throughout. This clavichord is based primarily on the instrument numbered "2", illustration XV in Praetorius' Theatrum Instrumentorum and the 1543 Pisaurensis clavichord in the Heyer Collection in Leipzeig. The five separate straight bridges are held in place by the downward pressure of the strings; the soundboard has a sloping midsection to allow for this. A separate soundboard runs under the keyboard. A true "inner-outer" instrument, the delicate inner case is cedar with full moldings, weighs less than 10 kg. / 22 lbs. The outer case is covered in grey Italian silk velvet, measures 62' long by 20" deep. Keyboard of ebony with rosewood sharps and arcaded fronts. Painted trestle strand. From the shop of a noted Boston School builder and former curator of musical instruments at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Includes tool kit and maintenance guide. $6500 as is. With additional shop work to include our 5 year warranty, $7,500.

#3095 HCH (shown above)
Unfretted clavichord by John Challis,1942, Opus 42; updated by Challis with an aluminum soundboard circa 1960. C-f''' 54 notes; aluminum soundboard and underframe; mahogany case with turned stand and fine brass strap hinges; reverse keyboard of ebony and cherry; gold lid banding with gold motto; a very stabile and well cared for Challis classic. $8000

HCH Available on three month delivery Audio
Large Unfretted after JA Hass (1763), by Dan Rembold, 2010.  Double-strung in yellow brass throughout, with a third string (4’ choir) for the lowest 20 notes, in low-tensile iron wire.  This clavichord has substantial response, capable of bringing out the best in the performer and the music. FF-f’’’ (61 notes). 69 x 22 x 7.75 inches. Key coverings in this example are ebony, with bone-topped sharps. Tuned at A = 415, in a typical historical temperament, capable of A=440. Includes matching bench. $9,400

#3027 HCH (shown above)
Fretted clavichord after C.G. Hubert (1714-1793) by Gary Blaise, 1991. 56 notes, C- g''', strung in brass throughout. Solid cherry case with exposed dovetails, hand planed moldings, keyboard of boxwood and ebony. Beautiful and supple touch and tone throughout, with tremendous dynamic nuance. Two piece lid with folding music desk, detachable tapered legs. Includes padded case and leg bag. An exceptional clavichord. $10,000.

#2926 HCH (shown above)
John Challis clavichord, 1963 Opus 258, GG-f”’ 59 notes. Double strung, unfretted. Walnut case, with lid inlay, aluminum soundboard and handsome original strap hinges. Listing board for greater dynamic range..Excellent condition. 58” x 17” $10,000

#2893 HCH (shown above)
Clavichord by John Challis 1946 Opus 72; 57 notes AA-f''', double fretted in top two notes only; wooden soundboard, strung in brass and steel with a cast aluminum underframe for absolute structural and tonal stability; signed on the soundboard "John Challis Detroit Michigan"; pretty turned trestle stand, listing board for a greater dynamic range; from the hand of this important American builder, described as "the dean of American harpsichord makers" by Wolfgang Zuckermann; in fine condition. $12,500.

#2529 HCH (shown above)
Unfretted made by Chickering and Sons under the direction of Arnold Dolmetsch, 1907, Boston; Opus 26, 61 Notes, FF-f’’’. Original dark green finish with lovely patina; turned trestle stand; excellent; with original stringing, keyboard, and case paint; reverse keyboard of ebony and ivory. This instrument is among the “unknown” instruments reported in Richard Troeger’s recent article: The Dolmetsch/Chickering Clavichords and their Model”. Call for pricing. Click here for details.

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#2556 HCH (shown above) Sale Pending
Fortepiano by John Broadwood, 1795; 61 notes, FF - f'''. Professionally serviced and restored by Robert Smith, Boston. The instrument was played in the PBS television series "The Adams Family Chronicle". Instrument has all original strings but two and all original hammers. As such it is one of the few remaining 18th-century Broadwood squares with original strings. Detail of soundboard. $10,000

2469 HCH (shown above) Audio clip click here SOLD
Fortepiano by Peter Tourin, 1980, from Hubbard kit after Stein, 1784; range FF - f''', at A 415, 61 notes; Viennese action with two knee levers controlling the dampers; adjustable backchecks. Double stringing extends through treble for clearer sound. Magnificent case of burled veneer; fluted legs; includes music desk, lid stick, padded cover, dust cover. $ 14,500

#3118 HCH (shown above)
AUDIO 1
AUDIO 2
Fortepiano by Paul Poletti, double strung throughout, 5 and 1/2 octaves, EE - a''' after Dulcken. Currently at 430 Hz. Exceptional workmanship and action throughout. Case is of mahogany with burl inlay and stringing. Keyboard of ebony with bone capped sharps. This is a rare opportunity to add a full concert instrument to your program! $22,500.

#2857 HCH (shown above) Audio clip click here
Fortepiano made in Italy by Carlo Arnoldi, circa the late 1780s, restoration work in 2008 by Tim Hamilton, Boston. Five octaves, FF - f'''. Keyboard and direct action with no escapement work well and appear to be original. Original dampers were missing and a new set were made using the existing casework mounting positions and knee lever as a guide. The piano was restrung in Rose wire and is at present tuned to A430 hz. A music desk was made. The case is pine veneered in cherry with walnut cross banding and maple or boxwood stringing. The spine is unfinished. The piano stands on four legs, one an old replacement and one newer. The finish is of some age. There seem to be some three or four Arnoldi fortepianos in the Rome Museum of Musical Instruments and at least one other in private hands in Italy. Length 1930 mm. Width 895 mm. Playing height 700 mm. Octave span 159 mm. $35,000

We are pleased to offer the following antique keyboard instruments for sale, backed by over 32 years of activity in the early keyboard field. With each instrument we will attempt to provide you with as detailed a provenance as possible. Please see our full listing of antique instruments.

Recent listings now sold:

#2539 HCH - English Bentside Spinet, 1731 by Krickhof

English Bentside Spinet by Keene n.d.

Semi-grand piano, 1839 by John Broadwood.

Italian Harpsichord, maker unknown, circa 1650 - 1720

Bentside Spinet by Longman & Broderip, 1785

Single manual harpsichord by Jacob Kirkman 1760

Single manual harpsichord by Vincenzo Sodi 1780

Double manual harpsichord Andreas Ruckers 1643

Square piano by Broadwood, 1804