Objekt 2
Bound clavichord in a case, Germany (?), 17th century
Description
Individual parts date from the 17th century, additions and reconstructed elements from the 19th and 20th centuries. On the bound clavichord, up to three adjacent keys share a pair of strings. Clavichords with triple bindings were mainly produced in the 17th century.
Object description
Maker unknown
Germany (?), 17th/19th/20th century
Spruce with walnut veneer and inlays (case); spruce (soundboard); spruce with various wood veneers and inlays (over-case); brass (tangents, strings)
Range C/E - c3 (45 keys, short bass octave); string covering with two courses throughout
C/E-A (fretless); Bb-B, c-c#, d-d#-e, f-f#-g, g#-a-b, h-c1-c#1, d1-d#1-e1, f1-f#1-g1, g#1-a1-b1, h1-c2-c#2, d2-d#2-e2, f2-f#2-g2, g#2-a2-b2, h2-c3 (fretted)
Fourth clavichord, i.e. the key pattern deviates from the sounding pitch. If the key for c1 is played, the sound is f1.
H. 67 mm; W. 818 mm; D. 218 mm (instrument); pitch 477 mm; octave 159 mm
Inv. no. 1956.553.
Gift of Dr. h.c. Paul Sacher, Pratteln. Lobeck Collection