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Guitar

Guitar shaped fretted neck and peg board containing six pegs inlaid marquetry and beading around edges and body of sound box. Purfling of red and black bands, applied leaf decoration across bridge. Two ivory buttons at rear of neck and base. Maple or sycamore wood.

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  • Repository:Royal Pavilion and Museums Brighton