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Bentside Spinet by Player, J
Maker:
Player, J
Number of manuals:
One
Year:
c.1700
Museum:
Richard Burnett Collection
Date Range
1650-1700
Current Location:
United Kingdom
Material:
Walnut, Pearwood, Cypress
Painter:
Pedals:
Catalogue Number:
BMO-38
Origin:
England
Type:
Bentside Spinet
The instrument was long attributed to Cawton Aston based on the initials on the bottom key. Recent scholarship suggests re-attribution to Player based on many similarities with other Player spinets.
No inscription on nameboard
'C.A.' on bottom key, likely the initials of Player's apprentice Cawton Aston.
Interesting series of dots above key numbering, up to note 14. Possibly, two dots for silver string, one dot for red brass strings.....?
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