Violoncello

Unknown

late 19th century · Wood · Musical Instruments

Quadrangular body of unvarnished wood, with molded back and front, the outline tapering to the top of the soundboard. Two F-holes. The end of the pegbox curved and terminating in a flat piece of wood. The bridge pierced with ornamental holes. Four black decorative pegs. At the base a large peg for supporting the instrument.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 19th century

Medium

Wood

Culture

Italian

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889