Andrea Guarneri, Cremona, c. 1665
Small Violin: 40512
Loosely based on the smaller Amati pattern.
Back: Two-piece
Scroll: William Thompson's initials are branded on the scroll
Length of back: 34.8 cm
Upper bouts: 16.0 cm
Middle bouts: 10.7 cm
Lower bouts: 19.75 cm
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Notes:
The model is loosely based on the smaller Amati pattern, but the middle bouts are elongated and the corners more outward pointing. The relatively short body length is accentuated by the slightly inverted curve across the bottom block. –– David RattrayProvenance
| William Thompson | |
| until 1979 | Winifred Small |
| from 1979 | Royal Academy of Music, London |
| in 2002 | Royal Academy of Music, London |
Certificates & Documents
- Dendrochronology report: John C. Topham, Surrey (2000) Dating the youngest tree ring to 1747.
- Dendrochronology report: Peter Klein, Hamburg Dating the youngest tree ring to 1747.
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References
Home - Royal Academy of Music
Masterpieces of Italian Violin Making, David Rattray, Outline Press, London (illustrated)- Museum & Collections - What’s on - Royal Academy of Music
- The Violin Book, Bafalon, London (illustrated)