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Spike fiddle

Hexagonal body, snakeskin front and fretwork back, 2 strings and 2 pegs (plain) square end.

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  • Inscriptions:Marked "82.51"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: c. 690mm.