Benjamin Banks, London, 1790
Cello: 55380
Labeled, "Made by Benjamin Banks, Catherine-Street, Sarum, 17--"; branded "Banks" three times on lower rib.
Back: Two-piece
Length of back: 73.9 cm
Upper bouts: 35 cm
Lower bouts: 43.9 cm
Notes:
"The model amatise. . .The above cello has been in the family of the present vendor for some eighty years."Bonhams Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, October 6, 2010, London, Bonhams, Bonhams Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, October 6, 2010, London, London
References
Bonhams Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, October 6, 2010, London, Bonhams, Bonhams, London (illustrated)
Bonhams Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, October 6, 2010, London, Bonhams, Bonhams, London (illustrated)
