Our European listings are growing. We encourage you to list your new or used instrument here free of charge, with commission only on sale (15%).
....Also, if you are a buyer, please take a close look at our US gallery offerings; with exchange rates at present levels, this is approx a 30% discount! We will professionally crate and ship to any point in Europe...

Single Manual Harpsichords / Europe

#2883 CROATIA click here for audio
Italian, copy of G.B. Giusti (1681), by Sebastiano Cali, 2006; A415 Hz, non transposing, 2x8', C/E-d''', 47 notes, short bass octave; entirely strung in brass, wooden jacks, black delrin, skunk-tail sharps in ebony, lovely parchment rose on soundboard; dimensions 195x85x26 cm (77x33.5x10")s. An excellent professional instrument in mint condition; round and penetrating sound that carries well, ideal for continuo; easily transportable; custom hand made carrying padded bag included. In Zagreb. €7.800

#2779 NL (shown above)
French single by Dutch builder Hugo van Emmerik, 2000 after Hemsch. FF - f''', 61 notes. 8', 8', Peau de Buffle and buff stop. Louis stand with fluted legs. Faux marble blue case exterior and stand, lighter blue interior and fully painted soundboard, gilded case moldings. A pretty instrument in fine condition from a professional shop. €10.000

#2163 UK (Antique case with modern action).
After Kirckman. 8', 8', 4', buff and "nag's head" swell. 60 notes FF,GG - f'''. Case is that of an original Kirckman, circa 1772, of mahogany with boxwood stringing, burred walnut panels and tulip wood banding. Lovely brass hardware. Stand is a modern copy. Action and soundboard are modern, done by Roy Knowles of York, England in 1984. Meticulously maintained, with a recent overhaul by Clifford West, the leading Kirckman authority in The UK. Instrument will receive a final check over and servicing (included in price) by Mr. West before shipping to assure satisfaction. Price recently lowered to £11,765

Double Manual Harpsichords / Europe

#2348 UK - Sold
John Sergeant, copy of 1691 Vaudry in V&A Museum, London (Built 1991) 8', 8', 4', 50 notes G/B - c''' (Short octave) tuned to 415, non-transposing. Ebony naturals and box sharps. Used in recitals and recordings by well known players including Bob van Asperen and David Roblou. Beautiful decoration includes painted lid interior, lovely painted garland surrounding elaborate parchment rose, arabesque on dark green case exterior and fine stand with gilded turnings and spiral turned legs. Includes padded cover. £6750.00

#2872 NL
French Double after Blanchet 1730. Professionally built in America by Anderson H. Dupree; 8', 8', 4', 61 notes, FF - f''' transposing. Louis XV Cabriol stand. Painted soundboard. Dark blue case with gold leaf decoration and turned legs. Stand/legs can be disassembled for transport. Comes with a padded canvas cotton cover.Recently extensively repaired and regulated by Joel Katzman, Amsterdam. Work done includes: new ribbing on soundboard, new tuning pins and strings, replacement of bridge pins,keyboards perfectly regulated. €14,000.

#2797 SW (shown above)
Neupert "Blanchet" double, 2004, 8', 8', 4', buff, transposing. FF - f''' 61 notes. French blue exterior, vermillion interior. Gold bands and moldings, wooden jacks. Detail of rose. Excellent condition. In Winterthur, Switzerland. €22,900

#2610 NL (shown above) - Sold
Double manual after Hemsch by Jim Hall, Amsterdam, 2005. 8', 8', 4', buff. 63 notes FF g''', transposable to 392 and 440 with buff. Strung with Malcolm Rose wire. All brass elements were made by David Law. The traditionally made wooden jacks and leather covered register slides are from Adam Swainson. All gilding was done with 23 3/4 Rosenoble gold leaf. This grand instrument tends toward the very large Hemsch historical examples, with a length of nearly 245cm and a width of 96cm. Soundboard is richly decorated in the appropriate historical style, extensive gilding. The instrument has a 7 (hand-fluted) leg, Louis XVI stand which is disassemblable and comes with a professional instrument cover with leather corners, a music table and deluxe tuning hammer and custom made matching bench with black velvet cushion. This is a fully appointed historical instrument and a work of art that exemplifies the high French Baroque. €24,300 excluding shipping. In Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Virginals & Spinets / Europe

#2697 HCH (shown above) SOLD
Polygonal virginal by John Morley, England. 1 x 8', 51 notes C - d''' reverse keyboard. Completely rebuilt, voiced and regulated in our shop. Handsome walnut casework from a well established English maker. 56.5" long x 22" deep. $4500. usd. Currently in our USA gallery, we will deliver anywhere in Europe for Euro 4.000,

#2130 UK
English Bentside Spinet - England 61 note GG-g"' spinet by John Morley (London) ca 1965. Walnut finish with keyboard of ebony with bone capped sharps. Nylon jacks with leather plectra. In Worthing, England. £6,250

#2621 UK (shown above)
Virginal by Stephen Wessel, 1981, after the Queen Elizabeth virginal in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. 50 note keyboard, B-c''', ebony with ivory-capped maple sharps. Non-transposing but has been tuned to both A415 and A440. Very attractive craftsman-built instrument with lovely tone and fine detailing. With velvet-lined leather-covered travel case and demountable stand; easily portable and used in recent times for public concerts. Lack of space now forces original owner to sell. Located Warwick, England. $5750 or sterling equivalent.

Fortepianos / Europe

Clavichords / Europe

#2783 NL
Unfretted by Dick Verwolf, Holland, 1972. 54 notes, C - f'''. Strung in brass throughout, includes listing board. Pretty turned legs, keyboard of boxwood with ebony sharps. Located in the Netherlands. A useful instrument from a professional Dutch builder. €1900

#2596 UK (shown above)
"Johannes Morley Londini Fecit, "; unfretted clavichord C-d''' 51 notes, by John Morley, London; A440; mahogany case with painted panels, gold trim; fluted legs; painted flowers and Acanthus leaves on lid interior; stand decorated by George Veness; professionally maintained and tuned; professionally serviced in January 2007. £3,250 (includes shipping, insurance etc.)

#2778 NL (shown above)
Fretted clavichord after Hubert 1784. Professionally built in 2008 as opus 12 by Dutch builder Martin Butter. The European cherry case has been constructed with dovetails and hot glue, length 130 cm. The keyboard has a compass of C – f'''. The naturals have ebony key coverings and the pearwood sharps are covered with bone. The pitch is A 454 Hz. Double strung in Malcolm Rose brass wire, a fine instrument from a Dutch atelier. €6700

#2529 HCH
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”. Delivered anywhere in Europe $27,300, €18.200, Click here for details.

Organs / Europe

#2793 Connecticut, USA (shown above)
2 manual and Pedal organ by Charles Fisk, 1962, Opus 37
Charles Fisk of Gloucester, MA represented the very best in the American organ building tradition of the 20th Century.This instrument from his early period would be suitable for home practice, small church, or chapel. A rare opportunity to acquire this instrument which has been completely rebuilt by Fisk in 2006. Click here for details.

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Continuo Organ by Bennett & Giuttari-USA
This instrument is based on the box organs of the 17th century (Manderscheit, Nuremberg),  with all pipework in wood. Panels on the side (fretwork) and top of the instrument control the volume of sound. The sticker action/ palletbox lies directly beneath the keydesk, giving very precise control of pipe speech.   Our next instrument will be Opus 37, available in December of 2008 at a cost of €21.700, with delivery to any international airport in Europe included.
Specifications: Opus 37, 2008 - Three rank. C-d"' transposing keyboard, A- 392, 415, 440 (fully chromatic), 465 hz.   Dimensions: 38" x 36" x 25" .  Weight: 185 lbs. Case work of cherry, keyboard of dark stained fruitwood with maple sharps. Fretted side panels with hand painted door panels.  Included are: Music desk, stage dolly, four iron carrying handles, padded soft cover, and tuning tools.

Miscellaneous / Europe