Compass of four and one-half octaves: C/E to f’’’. One manual, 2 choirs of strings at 8’ pitch. Unusually, this instrument has been designed with two nuts so that both sets of 8’ strings are as close to the same length as possible throughout the compass. The inner case is of cypress and is devoid of ornamentation except for mouldings around the upper perimeter typical of Italian harpsichords. The outer case of poplar is painted black on the outside and is ornamented with gold arabesques. The inside of the lid is painted red with gold decoration. The instrument rests on a platform stand supported by three legs covered with carved gesso and painted to match the case. This stand has been clearly made to fit the outer case of the instrument. The natural keys are covered with boxwood, the sharps with walnut stained black. This instrument features the Italian ‘inner-outer’ case arrangement. The more heavily constructed outer case is actually a piece of furniture built to house and protect the inner case of the instrument proper.