Kris Jenner and a harpsichord

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I stumbled over a news feed about Kris Jenner (who I didn’t know before but now I now she is the mother of the Kardashians). My attention was attracted by the harpsichord behind her in the photo:

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First of all: is that a known harpsichord? it seems to be in a private house.
Maybe it’s something with the perspective of the photo, but it seems too short, no?
The jackrail is out of its supports?
Is that a lid stick or a lid cord? In a strange position, however - it’s offset.
Is there a transparent plastic cover, which something is placed on?

(and by the way, what does Kris jenner do with a harpsichord? - just joking, don’t respond to this.)

Domenico

PS Some websites I have found the photo on:

https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fashion/north-west-kardashian-jenner-transform-into-kris-jenner-for-her-birthday-8252390/
https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/feelings/kris-jenner-kardashians-family-challenges-2021-7701028/

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The photo was taken in Venice and it’s a known harpsichord. https://academic.oup.com/em/article-abstract/XVII/2/216/352153

Norberto Broggini

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Ah yes, it’s the Gritti harpsichord! Thank you so much, Norberto.

I still find the lid stick and the jackrail misplaced.

Dom

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At the database Boalch-Mould Online it is number BMO-266

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This is why I admire our forum. Only Jackrail members would have the answer to this. Bravo @norbroggini !

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The only image I could find in a deep search. Low res but gives some impression.

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I believe the portrait in the back is Doge Gritti.

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Thank you for these pictures! Interesting that the jacks have two felts for just one string. Is it known whether this was an original feature? Some of the jacks look old.