Article number: | VN-W112-2 |
Availability: | In stock |
broad, clear, open
Lockey Hill (1756-1810) is one of the early members of the Hill dynasty. This violin's varnish is light, reddish-brown with golden ground. The one-piece back has flame slanting downwards towards the treble side on the upper back and slanting downwards towards the bass side on the lower back. This violin is remarkably fine condition.
This violin has a broad, clear tone and would be a great instrument for chamber or orchestral playing!
Interior label reads:
Lockey Hill MAKER
Islington 1797
Other interior paper: "780"
The back of the violin is branded with the name and addresses of the firm Lockey Hill hired to sell his instruments:
LONGMAN & BRODERIP
No. 26 CHEAPSIDE
No. 13 HAY-MARKET
Measurements
Length: 35.4 cm
Upper bouts: 16.4 cm
Middle bouts: 11.0 cm
Lower bouts: 20.0 cm