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Gilded rose in Ruckers Double soundboard 42K jpeg The Ruckers Double Harpsichord

2 x 8´, 1 x 4´, buff on back 8´
Stop registers worked by brass levers through nameboard
Two 56+1-note reverse keyboards GG–d''' A392/A415/A440
Tapered wooden jacks with natural celcon plectra
Strung in Malcom Rose wire
Gilded rose
Soundboard painting by Diana Ford using Australian motifs
  in style of early I Ruckers
Handpainted exterior & lid interior, gilded mouldings
Flemish printed papers to keywell & soundboard rim
Trestle stand in French oak
Oak music desk & lid sticks

CAREY BEEBE • MMXII

Commission for Pymble Ladies’ College, Sydney

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Pymble Ladies’ College harpsichord keyboards 60K jpeg Pymble Ladies’ College harpsichord soundboard detail 61K jpeg
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