Clavicytherium, mid-18th century, Germany?, probably German, Wood, various materials, H.: cm (83-1/2 in.) + stand cm

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Clavicytherium, mid-18th century, Germany?, probably German, Wood, various materials, H.: cm (83-1/2 in.) + stand cm (24-1/2 in.) = cm (108 in.) total height; W.: cm (37-5/8 in.) Stand 102 cm (40-1/4 in.); D.: 48 cm (19 in.) Stand 51 cm (20-1/8 in.), Chordophone-Zither-plucked-harpsichord, Clavicytheria, or upright harpsichords, were made as early as the 15th century, but tall examples such as this date from the late Baroque era. Having 2 sets of doors that conceal the strings, the case appears ungainly when open, but when closed it has a graceful outline embellished by gilded 'wings' and stops control 2 sets of strings

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