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Long lute: MAR.M.300-1912

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Maker(s)

Maker: Bachmann, Antonius

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C.B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 112.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

18th Century, Late
Production date: dated AD 1778

Note

The instrument appears to have been made up of parts from different instruments

Components of the work

Back composed of sycamore ( figured)
Body Depth 10.3 cm Length 34 cm Width 23.2 cm
String Length 84 cm

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.M.300-1912
Primary reference Number: 77441

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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