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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 pearwood jacks with holly tongues,
boar bristle springs & natural Delrin plectra
Gilded rose
Soundboard painting by Diana Ford using Australian motifs
in style of early I Ruckers
Flemish printed papers to keywell (Johannes)
& case rim (Pellegrino)
Latin mottos on papered lid interior
Handpainted Tavern Table Blue exterior, bright mouldings
Trestle stand in French oak
Oak music desk & lid sticks
CAREY BEEBE • MMXII
Pymble Ladies’ College, Sydney
