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 |
| in 2002 | Royal Academy of Music, London |
References
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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)