FDA-A.942-2020
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.942-2020
Object type
Identification
Title
Henry Tull Clavicord
Description
English ebony clavicord by Henry Tull 1931
Description
Content (other)
Dimensions
height: 740mm
width: 1140mm
depth: 400mm
width: 1140mm
depth: 400mm
Inscription
Top inset with a brass plaque engraved: 'Clavicord', with a further plaque inscribed: 'Presented to / ETON COLLEGE / MUSIC SCHOOL / By Herbert Ward / 1935 / (late H.Bv.
The inside with a printed paper label: 'Clavicord by Henry Tull, 193 1/ Presented by Herbert Ward O.E.'
The inside with a printed paper label: 'Clavicord by Henry Tull, 193 1/ Presented by Herbert Ward O.E.'
Material
ebony
gilt-brass
paint
ivory
gilt-brass
paint
ivory
Physical description
Gilt-brass-mounted ebony, ivory and painted clavicord by Henry Tull; the rectangular hinged top inset with an engraved brass plaque, with a further engraved dedication plaque, with pierced metal clasps cast with scrolls and foliage, opening to reveal the inside of the lid painted with a gilt border on a red ground, the keyboard with ebony and ivory keys, with a printed paper label, the trestle base with square legs joined by an H-form stretcher
Production
Date
1930-31
