Thomas Kennedy, London c.1825
About the instrument:
Thomas Kennedy was one of the most prolific English cello makers of the period. The quality of his cellos varies from unpurfled, spirit-varnished instruments of simple materials to fine, oil-varnished examples; though varnish alone is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of his work. Many are on a small- size Amati model much used in England at this time though he also made on a Stradivari model, the scrolls have little to do with either master; the best are distinctively his.
The cello back, length 737mm, is in two pieces of slab cut maple of irregular medium curl which breaks the brand ‘Goulding & Co London’; the ribs of small curl and scroll of faint irregular curl wood. The front is of fine-medium grain spruce. Typical English varnish of golden red-brown colour.
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Condition:
Some repair commensuration with age but overall in well repaired playing condition
How does it sound?
Thomas Kennedy cellos are famous for their quality of sound offering warmth combined with power. From the golden age of cello making in England.
Measurements
Back Length: 737mm
Upper Bout: 333mm
Middle Bout: 246mm
Lower Bout: 420mm
String length: 690mm
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