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Pardessus (high treble) viol

back: flat, angled at shoulder, of 2 pieces of irregularly marked sycamore; golden brown varnish. Belly: slightly arched, flattening at edge, of 2 pieces of pine; C-holes (64) with single notches at midside; ribs: of similar wood to the back. Inside: lined with ?parchment. Length 610, body 310, width 150 / 180 / 182, depth 36 / 46

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  • Inscriptions:inscribed on back: Amati Cremona Anno – 7
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  • Repository:Royal Northern College of Music