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The Ruckers Double Harpsichord

2 x 8⁠´, 1 x 4⁠´, buff on back 8⁠´
Stop registers worked by levers through nameboard
Two 56+1-note reverse keyboards GG–d''' A392/A415/A440
Tapered pearwood jacks with holly tongues & 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 Forest Green exterior & Colonial Green interior
Gilded mouldings
Flemish printed papers to keywell (Johannes),
  & case rim (Little Mask)
Seven leg table stand in French oak
Oak music desk & lid sticks

CAREY BEEBE • MMX

Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Singapore

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