Antique Instruments For Sale

Spinet by John Kemys, Bristol c.1760

We are pleased to offer for sale this excellent spinet by John Kemys, made in Bristol circa 1760. This spinet has a compass of 5 octaves (FF,GG - f³). The case is in mahogany, crossbanded in mahogany with a boxwood line inlay, supported by a turned three-legged stand. The keyboard has ivory naturals and ebony sharps, the soundboard is in spruce bearing a cast rose of King David playing the harp and the initials B.H. The jacks are original and quilled with turkey plectra.

This spinet is tuned to a¹=415.
Dimensions: 2075 × 730mm (82 × 29″) approx.
Overall height: 860mm (34″) approx.

This instrument has been fully restored in our workshops, including restringing and replacement plectra, and is available to play and inspect by appointment.

Price on application.