Worldly Pursuits:Estate of Steve & Peggy Fossett

No visible cracks in the soundboard from above. Tight age crack crack running through the wood covering the underside of the harpsichord. All but one of the keys strike and return; two of the keys stick together with pressed. The brass levers on the sides adjust the three rows of jacks. No music desk. No dust cover, moving pad or skid board for moving. It is not known whether the harpsichord is a copy of a historic instrument. No owner's manual or extra parts for tuning. The jack rail is in place. Case in good condition without significant scratches or damage; very lightly sun faded and one small puncture on one side of the case, visible in the additional photos available upon request. Not reviewed by a piano or harpsichord technician.

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