Thomas Urquhart Cello

Description

Thomas Urquhart Cello
Made in London, England c. 1650

Top table is four-piece English pine
Back table is two-piece moderately figured soft English maple
Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table
Original scroll of slightly figured maple with a moderately flamed maple neck graft
Varnish is deep brownish amber
This fine and rare example of Urquhart workmanship offers great depth, sonority of sound and wonderful projection in all registers. A truly masterful instrument
Excellent condition
Overall body length: 74.6 cm.
Width at the upper bout: 33 cm.
Width at the center bout: 24 cm.
Width at the lower bout: 43.3 cm.