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)

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