Rectangular Octave Virginal, ca. 1600Augsberg?, Germany- Materials: Body: Beechwood • Parts: Eb

Rectangular Octave Virginal, ca. 1600
Augsberg?, Germany

-Materials: Body: Beechwood • Parts: Ebony, ivory, parchment, leather, paper, brass
-Width: 44.1 cm
-Range: 35 keys
-Other Notes: Though the original maker is not listed, the engravings are credited to Hans Sebald Beham and the elder Crispijn van de Passe. The sound hole has a parchment rosette, and there are two additional drawers in the lid. The octaves are quite high in pitch, suggesting it was more for amusement than serious performance.