overall: 36 in x 38 1/2 in x 103 in; 91.44 cm x 97.79 cm x 261.62 cm
Object Name:
harpsichord
Place made:
Belgium: Flanders, Antwerp
Date made:
1745
Description (Brief):
<p>This instrument was made by Johannes Daniel Dulcken in Antwerp, in 1745. It is a double manual harpsichord with a compass of FF – f3, and a disposition of 2 x 8’, 1 x 4’. The harpsichord has a spruce soundboard with a gilt-metal rose, and ebony naturals and ivory accidentals. The name batten is marked:</p>
<p>IOANNES DANIEL DULCKEN ME FECIT ANTVERPIA, AD 1745</p>
<p>The inseparable outer case is made of black painted wood with gold accents. The soundboard is painted with floral decorations. The trestle stand is made of 12 turned spindles painted black with gold accents.</p>
<p>Restored to playing condition in 1960-1961, by William Dowd, this Dulcken harpsichord is currently used in concerts and featured on recordings by the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society.</p>
<p>Recordings currently available can be found at the following link:<br>www.smithsonianchambermusic.org</p>
