William Forster II or Sr, London, 1790
Cello: 54545
Labeled, "William Forster, Violin, Violoncello, Tenor & Bow Maker to their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales & Duke of Cumberland, London, no. 5, 1790", also branded "5, 1790" on bottom rib.
Back: Two-piece
Length of back: 73.4 cm
Notes:
"The fingerboard and pegbox are numbered 498"Phillip's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 24, 1994, London, Phillip's, Phillip's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 24, 1994, London, London
References
Phillip's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 24, 1994, London, Phillip's, Phillip's, London (illustrated)