William Forster III, London, 1784


Violin: 130725

Labeled, "William Forster Violin, Violoncello, Tenor & Bow-maker to their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales & Duke of Cumberland. London" and to the inner ribs, "Wm Forster Jun London 1784 N° 19."

Rosewood nigra pegs.

Length of back: 35.1 cm

Upper bouts: 16.6 cm

Middle bouts: 11.0 cm

Lower bouts: 20.2 cm

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Provenance

until 1969 W. E. Hill & Sons
from 1969 Current owner

Certificates & Documents

  • Dendrochronology report: Sondre Lie, Oslo (2025) This item underwent dendrochronology testing. No result was found.

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References

  • W. E. Hill & Sons Photographic Archive (illustrated)

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