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Violin

Datelate 18th century

Artist/Maker Nathaniel Cross

OriginEngland, London

MediumSpruce, maple, stained beech and ebony.

DimensionsOverall: 60 x 20.9cm (23 5/8 x 8 1/4in.)

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1948-3,A

DescriptionViolin: "The back is formed by one piece of maple having narrow flames extending horizontally across its breadth. The top is cut from two pieces of spruce having a very narrow width grain at the center and broadening at the flanks. The sides are original, and of maple having narrow flames. The scroll is original also the neck, pegs, tailpiece, and fingerboard. This instrument is in a remarkably fresh and original state of preservation." "THE RUDOLPH WURLITZER COMPANY"
Inscription(s)see "marks"Mark(s)Handwritten label inside body: "Nathll Cross att the / Bass Viol & flute in / Bow Church yd Cheap / side London fecit 1727"ProvenanceRudolph Wurlitzer Co., New York