William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.
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STOCK NO 137096

William de Blaise of London- mid 20th century Cembalo Traverso one manual Harpsichord in a teak case, with a five octave F1-f3 compass, two sets of strings and two rows of jacks, with three pedals and one hand stop, with one 8' and one 4', harp and piano to to 8', with a folding music desk and key fall, tuning key and tuning fork.

Dimensions:
Height: 90cm  Length/Width: 106cm  Depth/Diameter: 145cm

Sale Details

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Location: Online & at David Duggleby, Scarborough, YO11 1XN

Auction ends: from 11:00 on 23/10/2025

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Presented by Duggleby Auctioneers, this mid-20th-century Cembalo Traverso one-manual Harpsichord crafted by William de Blaise of London is a true masterpiece. Housed in an elegant teak case, this instrument boasts a five-octave F1-f3 compass, featuring two sets of strings and two rows of jacks.

Complete with three pedals and one hand stop, the harpsichord offers a versatile sound range with one 8' and one 4' harp and piano to 8'. The instrument is thoughtfully designed with a folding music desk and key fall for added convenience during performances.

This exceptional piece comes with essential accessories, including a tuning key and tuning fork, ensuring optimal sound quality for any musician. Don't miss the opportunity to own this exquisite William de Blaise harpsichord and add a touch of vintage charm to your musical collection.



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Item can be collected from our David Duggleby Salerooms, Scarborough, YO11 1XN. Delivery options available.

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