4-string Quinton

Thompson, Robert & Sons, c. 1765

Quinton with 4 strings, original neck, bass bar and fittings. The paper label reads: 'Made by / Thompson & Sons / at the Violin and C.. / the West end of / St. Pauls Church Yard / LONDON'.

  • Artwork typeviolin, bowed instrument, musical instrument, stringed instrument, quinton
  • Object numberBK-2022-147
  • Dimensionsheight 64.5 cm x width 22.9 cm x depth 11.5 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    4-string Quinton

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-2022-147

  • Description

    Quinton with 4 strings, original neck, bass bar and fittings. The paper label reads: 'Made by / Thompson & Sons / at the Violin and C.. / the West end of / St. Pauls Church Yard / LONDON'.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    label: ‘'Made by / Thompson & Sons / at the Violin and C.. / the West end of / St. Pauls Church Yard / LONDON'’

Creation

  • Creation

    musical instrument maker: Thompson, Robert & Sons, London

  • Dating

    c. 1765

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 64.5 cm x width 22.9 cm x depth 11.5 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of Elly Lammers and Gerrit van der Veer, Lelystad

  • Acquisition

    gift 2022-12-13

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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