Harpsichord 1725 Italian This Italian harpsichord is of typical inner-outer construction, where the instrument can be removed completely from its outer case. The richly decorated outer case features painted scenes amidst gilt decoration. The instrument is somewhat unusual, with three sets of strings rather than the more typical two choirs. It is possible this third set was originally strung with a different wire, to provide the possibility of a different instrument timbre.. Harpsichord 504285