To restore or not to restore?

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The premise of my research is to understand the importance of the options technicians have when approaching historical keyboard instruments.

To preserve & conserve, repair, restore, or replicate.

This instrument is an example of Cristofori’s earliest surviving spinet from 1690.

The temptation over the years would be to restore this but wisely preserving this work means information can be observed regarding manufacturing techniques and materials.