Base, apron and neck of maple, cover made of softwood, stained
Fingerboard, tailpiece and chin rest of ebony
London, England, 1784
Workshop John Betts (1752-1823) - London violin maker and dealer
At the bottom maker's stamp 'T. BETTS ROYAL EXCHANGE LONDON' as well as dated label on the inside 'John Betts No 2 North Piazza Royal Exchange London 1784'
Enclosed two high-quality viola bows: 1 x gold mounted with frog made of tortoiseshell, firing stamp 'Garner Wilson' as well a 1 x silver mounted with ebony frog and firing stamp 'H. Byrom', both England, 2nd half of 20th century
With a contemporary viola case 
Body length: 39 cm; overall length: 65 cm
Length bows: 75 cm
Length viola case: 80 cm
Betts hired some of the best 18th and 19th century British craftsmen while he primarily acted as a trader
Condition:

The viola is in good condition with traces of usage consistent with age. The body shows a sound post crack, slight abrasion of the glaze, typical dryness cracks as well as minor scratch marks. One bow needs new hair. (kre)

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