Violin by a member of the Furber family, probably Matthew, made for John Bett's shop London, circa 1810-1830
Violin by a member of the Furber family, probably Matthew, made for John Bett's shop London, circa 1810-1830
£12,000.00
(inc. VAT)(exc. VAT)
Two-piece back of fine to medium flame. Belly of fine to medium grain. The ribs and scroll are similar with a rich, chocolatey brown varnish over a golden base.
Unlabelled
String length: 331mm
Back length: 354 mm
Ref : 205
See certificate by Benjamin Hebbert : Mathew Furber 1810 - 1820
Unlabelled
String length: 331mm
Back length: 354 mm
Ref : 205
See certificate by Benjamin Hebbert : Mathew Furber 1810 - 1820
Betts School violin, made circa 1810 in London.
Two-piece back of fine to medium flame. Belly of fine to medium grain. The ribs and scroll are similar with a rich, chocolatey brown varnish over a golden base.
Unlabelled
String length: 331mm
Back length: 354mm