Spinets

Artist Thomas Hitchcock

Date1664-1703

Terms

Spinets
Walnut
England

MarkingsName of maker appears in the panel in Old English lettering, "Thomas Hitchcock Londini Fecit No. 1455".

Credit LineGift of Mr. J. Fletcher Carr (1913)

Object numberF614

DescriptionWalnut case. Couched Harp, case in William and Mary style. Inside of case above keyboard is veneered with finely grained walnut, and inlaid with bands and a central panel of satinwood. Stamped brasses of William and Mary period. Legs are crude pine replacements. Original base would have been a three-legged table-like support with typical Stuart turnings and Spanish feet. 5 octave keyboard, ivory.