Thomas Smith, London, 1763
Cello: 85792
Labeled, "Made by Thos. Smith at Harp and Haurboy in Pickadilly London 1763."
Branded to the fingerboard, "S279."
Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple with narrow flame descending slightly from the treble side.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with medium width grain broadening at the treble side and narrowing at the center seam.
Scroll: of plainer maple.
Ribs: of similar wood.
Varnish: of an orange-brown color.
Length of back: 73.7 cm
Upper bouts: 34.0 cm
Middle bouts: 23.0 cm
Lower bouts: 42.1 cm
Provenance
| in 1950 | Sold by W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1950 | Anonymous |
| until 2019 | Anonymous |
| in 2019 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2019 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2019)- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1950)
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