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Spinet by Arnold Dolmetsch N°818, Haslemere 1963

We are pleased to offer for sale this fine small spinet by Arnold Dolmetsch, N°818, made in Haslemere in 1962. This spinet has a compass of 4 ½ octaves (C,D - f³) with a buff stop. The case is veneered in walnut and sits on four tapering octagonal legs. The keyboard has boxwood naturals, and the soundboard is decorated with blue painted border. The jacks are in plastic with delrin plectra.

This spinet is tuned to a¹=415.
Dimensions: 1170 × 510mm (46 × 20″) approx.
Overall height: 775mm ( 30½″).

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

This instrument was sold in Spring 2021.