Italian

Ref.12:  Flap hinge from the outer case of an Italian harpsichord signed G Z 1622 on the lowest key; the instrument is at Hatchlands Park, Surrey, part of the Cobbe collection.
45mm x 78mm open

Ref. 149: Flap hinge
38mm x 59mm open

This (and Ref. 150) are designs that 'came to me' (from whom I have forgotten, sorry!) I have the feeling I was told they were Flemish but the return on the strap hinge is only 9mm, and this and the pattern makes me think of them as Italian. They appear perfect for the smallest of instruments.

 

 

Ref. 150: strap hinge

 

 

Ref. 155: Lock escutcheon, made to match

 

 

Ref. 156: Strap hinge
I needed something light for a small harpsichord; the return is increased to 13mm.
Top is 80mm x 58mm 

 

Ref. 12

Ref. 149

Ref. 150

Ref. 155

Ref. 156

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