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Violoncello
Tin violoncello, local name 'bass viol'. The table is made from three pieces of tin either welded or soldered together and lacquered a dark brown colour. The wooden neck, scroll and pegs are crudely made. The neck is bolted to the body with a heavy metal screw. The three strings are of twisted gut and possibly also from twisted cord. Wooden bridge. Played by members of the Hills family in the band at St. Lawrence's Church, Caterham, Surrey.
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Late 18th century - Maker:
Member of the Hills family - Collection:
Horniman Museum and Gardens - Inventory number:
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Surrey, England - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:321.322-71 Necked box lutes or necked guitars sounded by bowing with a bow
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- Materials:lacquer, waxed string, wood, tin
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- Hornbostel-Sachs category:321.322-71 Necked box lutes or necked guitars sounded by bowing with a bow
- Repository:Horniman Museum and Gardens