Bentside Spinet 1684

This spinet, a type of small harpsichord, was created by Charles Haward in 1684. The instrument features a bentside design, a popular style in the 17th century. It has a simple, elegant design with turned legs and a distinctive inscription that reads "CAROLUS HAWARD 1684" on the soundboard. The spinet was likely used for home entertainment and is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, a testament to the craftsmanship of the period.