PRICE LIST AND ORDERING INFORMATION

The prices listed on this page are for guidance only, and usually refer to the instrument in the basic state as described in the text entry for the appropriate instrument. Various options are priced separately and will be quoted upon request. The price list will be kept as up to date as possible but should not be taken as firm unless agreed in writing. Once agreed, the price will come into effect for a period of one month, during which time the deposit should be paid. Should a deposit not be received within that time period the written confirmation of price will be deemed to have lapsed.

CLAVICHORDS

STANDS: The Friederici and Schiedmayer instruments include a turned or square tapered stand attached to the corners of the instrument. The Hass and Gerlach instruments include framed stands with cabriole legs, or with turned or square tapered legs and a lower stretcher.
OPTIONS: The Van Hemessen, both Anonymous, and Hubert instruments were probably placed on tables originally. A turned trestle stand can be made for either of the Anonymous instruments. The Hubert can have either a turned stand attached to the corners of the instrument, or a skirt stand with turned legs as presently under the original. The lids of the Anonymous instruments can be made in the same wood as the rest of the instrument. Chinoiserie and/or lid paintings on the Hamburg instruments, or painted decoration on the other clavichords available. Padded covers and/or matching stools available. Please enquire about the cost of any of the options.

TUDOR AND STUART PLUCKED INSTRUMENTS

STANDS: The English virginals feature stands based on an original under the 1644 Thomas White instrument, which are designed to be at a height suitable for sitting on a high stool. Lower stands are also available, as are other designs following seventeenth century furniture. The stand under the Theewes follows late sixteenth century furniture designs, and the stand under the Hasard is a copy of the original. The stands under the "Talbot Manuscript" and Haward harpsichords are of the trestle variety with turned legs. All stands are collapsible for ease of transportation.
OPTIONS: All instruments with a broken octave can be made to transpose if desired. The "Talbot manuscript" and the Haward harpsichord can have marquetry if desired, many original instruments have designs which can be copied. The Haward would copy the marquetry work on the original. Ivory substitute (either resin or using holly) can be used in place of solid bone for accidental keytops if preferred for a reduction in costs. All jacks are wood, with delrin plectra as standard, bird quill can be used if preferred at extra cost. The Theewes can be built as a claviorgan following the original, please enquire for full details. Padded covers and/or matching stools available. Please enquire about the cost of any of the options.