Object Description

F. Gerard {dates unknown) Rouen (?), dated 1739Maple (belly, back ?, ribs); reddish vamish body shaped like a guitar; peg-box with scroll two melody strings, three drone stringsCompass g1-d3; eleven lower keys (fruit tree, stained black, one covered with ivory), eight upper keys (fruit tree, stained black)L. 515 mm, 395 mm (belly), melody strings 280 mm, drone strings 321-314 mmDonation Dr. h.c. Paul Sacher, Pratteln. Lobeck collectionlnv. 1956.515.par f. gerard rue gantery 1739 / a rouen (?) (manuscript, inside cover)