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From William Hooper's Rational Recreations (Vol. II, Plate XIV), a popular 18th-century compendium of scientific parlor amusements explained through "natural … Read more From William Hooper's Rational Recreations (Vol. II, Plate XIV), a popular 18th-century compendium of scientific parlor amusements explained through "natural philosophy." This plate presents three figures illustrating the mechanics of a pinned-cylinder musical instrument: a monochord/scale-ratio diagram (Fig. 1, p.161), the pinned barrel cylinder mechanism (Fig. 2, p.163), and the assembled case with keys marked Ut-Si-La-Sol-Fa-Mi-Re-Ut and a hand crank (Fig. 3, p.164). Copper engraving on laid paper, signed "J. Lodge Sculp." in the lower margin. See less
- Dimensions
- 5.75ʺW × 0.01ʺD × 8.75ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Music
- Architecture
- Geometric
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Engraving
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Original 18th-century engraving — not a reproduction. Sheet measures 5.75 x 8.75 in; plate (printed image area) measures approximately 4 … moreOriginal 18th-century engraving — not a reproduction. Sheet measures 5.75 x 8.75 in; plate (printed image area) measures approximately 4 x 6 in. Typical light age toning consistent with the period. less
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