I just came across this double manual spinet, maker unknown:

 

http://collections.ed.ac.uk/mimed/record/14993

 

Technical description: 

 

- Double manual bentside spinet.

- Inner-outer case construction. 

 - Compass 50 notes, G₁/B₁ - C₆ [GG/BB - c''']. 

 - 2 sets of strings, 1 × 8-ft (lower manual), 1 × 4-ft (upper manual). 

 - Inner case of walnut with a soundboard of pine. 

 - Repair History: Jacks replacements, probably by Morley. Originally with dog-leg jacks, the keyboards could be coupled by sliding. The carved, silvered stand is not original. Restored by Hugh Gough before 1962.

 

This is the first time I see such an instrument. Have there been copies made of this instrument? Any idea how it sounds?

 

Greetings,

 

Chris.


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