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Violoncello

This violoncello has its original neck and inked purfling on belly and back. The fingerboard is outlined with two decorative white lines scored around its edges. The tailpiece has matching scored white lines.

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  • Inscriptions:Robert Duncan, Aberdeen 1756
  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:321.322 Necked box lutes or necked guitars
  • Repository:University of Aberdeen Museums
  • Measurements:L:1222; W:440