Harpsichord

Andreas Ruckers and Henri Hemsch1636

The Cobbe Collection Trust
East Clandon, United Kingdom

Harpsichord by Andreas Ruckers, Antwerp, 1636. Ravalement by Henri Hemsch, Paris, 1763
The Ruckers family of Antwerp can be considered to be the greatest of all harpsichord makers. This handsomely decorated harpsichord, perhaps the finest instrument in the collection, is well known for its rich and beautiful sound.

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Title: Harpsichord
Creator: Andreas Ruckers, Henri Hemsch
Date Created: 1636, 1763
Location Created: Antwerp, Paris

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