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Harpsichord by Kirckman, J

Maker:

Kirkman

Number of manuals:

two

Year:

1768

Museum:

Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg

Date Range

1750-1800

Current Location: 

Germany

Material:

Mahogany, Walnut

Painter:

Pedals:

Two

Catalogue Number:

BMO-990

Origin:

England

Type:

Harpsichord

The Salaman-Kirkman Harpsichord is a historically significant, double-manual instrument crafted in London around 1768 by the renowned English instrument maker Jacob Kirkman. The harpsichord was notably owned and frequently performed by the 19th-century British musician and composer Charles K. Salaman

The name Kirkman had many different spellings.  For ease of search, this website is using one spelling.  For precise spelling on this instrument please consult the location. 

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