Violin

Dateca. 1794

Artist/Maker James Simpson & Son

MediumSpruce, Maple, Ebony, mother of pearl

DimensionsOverall: 59.8 x 20.5cm (23 9/16 x 8 1/16in.)

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1982-210,A

DescriptionThe violin is re-necked and retains the original scroll. The end button, tail piece, fingerboard, nut, and tuning pins are of ebony. The tuning pins have circular mother of pearl inlay. The top plate is of spruce; the sides and bottom plate are of curly maple.
Inscribedsee marks
MarkingsStamped on base of neck in back: "SIMPSON"
Stamped on back plate: "NAVAL EXCHANGE"
Printed on a paper label inside: "I SIMPSON / Musical Instrument Maker / at the Bass Viol and Flute / in Sweetings Alley / Opposite the East door of the Royal Exchange / LONDON"
ProvenanceNot Known. Purchased by CW in 1982 from Christies, London.