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Stroviol

Body of mahogany with two steel brackets at one end. Ebonised fingerboard with synthetic ivory nut, eight inlaid synthetic ivory frets and six brass fret markers. Single metal string held by ebony button and single ebony peg on head. Chrome-plated horn. In own canvas case.

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  • Inscriptions:Label: "Concert Hall Model, Stroviols, Trade Mark, Registered, British Manufacture" on metal label
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  • Repository:National Museums Liverpool
  • Measurements:Total length 880mm, depth of body 110mm, length of horn 403mm, diameter of bell 188mm