321.322-5

Harp-lute. The back is in three pieces with a central sound slot. The instrument is lacquered black with gilt lines, the table has a gilt border of instruments amidst roses, and an inset gilt sunburst rose. There are six strings over the fingerboard, and one diapason string. Length 32.5 inches. Maker's label: Charles Wheatstone, Strand, London.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
M79-1983
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 825 x 335 x 140 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
wood; gold; paint; metal thread; ivory; lacquer
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
LOCATION
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