List of Keyboards
Spinet (transverse) by Crudeli, G
The instrument is housed in a painted case—85 cm wide, 49 cm deep, and 18 cm high—that appears to predate the spinet itself. The painting on the exterior, depicting a reclining figure amidst Baroque ornamentation, has faded significantly; the painting on the inside of the lid shows Artemis (Diana) bathing, surrounded by putti, as a nymph draws her attention to Actaeon, who is spying on her. This is marked as possibly being his first work.
Credit: Uni Leipzig
Square Piano by Culliford, Rolfe & Barrow
This square piano was made by Culliford, Rolfe & Barrow in London, England around 1795-1797. Two of their three surviving instruments are in the Smithsonian collection. This piano is serial number 3409 and has a compass of FF-f3, an English double action, leather hammers, double-strings throughout, with tuning pins on right, 1 hand stop: lute, 2 pedals (later addition): bass and treble dampers, wood frame, and a wood case
Credit: Smithsonian
Square Piano by Culliford, Rolfe & Barrow
This square piano was made by Culliford, Rolfe & Barrow in London, England around 1795-1797. A penciled inscription on the back of the name board dates the piano at 1788, but the date on which that inscription was entered is not certain. Good evidence indicates that the partnership lasted only between 1795 and 1797. This piano is serial number 3117 and has a compass of FF-f3, an English double action, leather hammers, double-strings throughout, with tuning pins on right, 2 hand stops: treble dampers missing) and bass dampers, wood frame, and a mahogany case
Credit: Smithsonian
