Thomas Kennedy, London 1833
About the instrument:
Thomas Kennedy was one of the most prolific English makers of the period. Thomas Kennedy probably began his professional life as an out worker for William Forster III around 1802-4. He had set up on his own account, at 16 princes Street, by 1804 with James Brown as his assistant. Kennedy’s connection with the Forster family continued with William Forster IV working for him around 1810-13. By 1816 he was retailing from 364 Oxford Street, this lasted until 1849 when, briefly, he ceased trading under his own name. He seems to have worked for Goulding, D’Almaine & Co., until 1853 when he returned to business on his own account.
The violin back, length 359mm, is in one piece of quarter-sawn maple with a faint curl of narrow width; the ribs and scroll of similar wood. The front is of medium spruce and the varnish of a deep red-brown.
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Condition:
In very good condition.
Sound of the instrument:
Thomas Kennedy violins are famous for their quality of sound offering warmth combined with power.
Measurements
Back Length: 359mm
Upper Bout: 168mm
Middle Bout: 112mm
Lower Bout: 207mm
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