Image: BLW Spinet (1)
Description: Spinet. Italian, Milan; signed and dated 1577. By Annibale dei Rossi. Boxwood, ebony and ivory set with 1,928 semi-precious and precious stones. In his book on the Nobility of Milan of 1595 Paulo Morigi mentions Annibale dei Rossi and refers to an instrument which is most likely the one displayed here: "Annibale Rosso was worthy of praise, since he was the first to modernise clavichords into the shape in which we now see them. This skilful maker constructed among other works a clavichord of uncommon beauty and excellence, with the keys all of precious stones, and with the most elegant ornaments." Collection ID 809-1869.
Title: BLW Spinet (1)
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Author: Mike Peel
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