Object Description

Maker unknown Black Forest, 17th c.Origin: Convent of Wittichen (Black Forest)Spruce (belly, in one part, body, in nine staves) fruit-tree (neck, peg-box)Body in conical shape; peg-box with scrollTuning device: ratchet and pawl with iron spring combined with wooden pegone string (gut)L. 1810 mm, 998 mm (belly), 1455 mm (string)PurchaseInv. 1876.21.b.