Benjamin Banks, London, 1779
Cello: 93679
Labeled, "Made by Benj Banks, Catherine-Street, Salisbury, 1779."
Inscribed to the lower block, "Benj Banks, 1779" and to the upper block, "BB"
Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple with faint narrow-width flame descending slightly from the center seam towards the edges.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with narrow width grain.
Scroll: of similar wood
Ribs: of similar wood
Varnish: of a dark golden brown colour.
Length of back: 73.7 cm
Upper bouts: 34.8 cm
Middle bouts: 24.5 cm
Lower bouts: 44.2 cm
Provenance
| until 2020 | Anonymous |
| in 2020 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2020 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, London (2020)
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, London (2020)
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