Bentside spinet by Thomas Barton, London, first quarter of t...

Estimate

£4,000 - £6,000

Bentside spinet by Thomas Barton, London, first quarter of the 18th century, the case of walnut, the lid with pierced and shaped brass strap-hinges, the fascia-board and cheeks also of walnut, the five-octave keyboard, GG to g3, with ebony naturals faced with moulded paper and ivory accidentals, on trestle stand with turned legs, inscribed on a boxwood plaque Thomas Barton Londini fecit ****

*Ivory submission reference S37STAGV

More Information

CONDITION REPORT November 2024 Lot 2507

BARTON SPINET

Bentside spinet by Thomas Barton, London, circa 1720.

Details:

The case of walnut, the lid with pierced and shaped brass strap-hinges, the fascia-board and cheeks also of walnut.

Five-octave keyboard, GG to g3, with ebony naturals faced with moulded paper and ivory accidentals, on trestle stand with turned legs, inscribed on a boxwood plaque ‘Thomas Barton Londini fecit’

Length of spine: 180cm

3 octave measurement: 482mm

Speaking lengths:

BN GG 1468

C 1368

c 987

c’ 583

c” 293

c”’ 142

TN g’’’ 102

Condition: Pitch close to A415Hz One broken string. Uneven touch - requires regulation and voicing. The last two digits of the date have been altered on the nameboard.

Structure: The structure appears to be strong with no obvious detachments. Bridge seems well glued to soundboard. Hitch plank appears well glued into position. Soundboard looks like a later replacement.

Poorly repaired lid.

Jacks look later wooden replacements with numbered stamps.

Jack rail may be new.

Observations noted in the condition report are based on obvious signs to the naked eye from an experienced restorer. They are designed for quick analysis of their condition, leaving interested parties to carry out their own personal inspection. Please note that actions have not been removed from instruments.