Vincenzo Panormo Bass Violin

Description

Vincenzo Panormo Bass Violin
Full-cut 7/8 Size, Violin Cornered, Flat Back
Made in London, England c. 1810
Certification: Original William E. Hill & Son letter c. 1944

Top table is a two-piece plate of slab-cut English pine (spruce)
Back table is a two-piece plate of plain grained maple. Back table bears the maker’s brand
Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table
Original scroll of slightly figured English maple with a plain grained maple neck graft
Baker style brass tuners mounted on decorative brass plates
Varnish is deep brownish amber with reddish hues
This bass is one of the finest examples of the most rare flatback designed V. Panormo workmanship and is truly one of the great master level basses that the Kolstein shop has been privileged to have in inventory. An impeccable bass violin in every tonal and aesthetic aspect.
Excellent condition
Overall body length: 44 1/2 in.
Width at the upper bout: 21 1/2 in.
Width at the center bout: 15 1/2 in.
Width at the lower bout: 27 3/8 in.
Mensure (string length): 41 3/4 in.