German pochette 2
Pochette, also known as a pocket fiddle, made by German
instrument maker George Worlle. A pochette is a small stringed
instrument played with a bow. They were common between the 15th and
19th centuries, but especially popular during the 18th century. The
pochette was a popular choice for many fiddlers due to their
portability, because while the instrument is small, the long length
of the fingerboard allows for a substantial melodic
range.
The back, neck, fingerboard and tailpiece of this pochette is
overlaid with alternate bands of ivory and tortoiseshell interposed
with narrow bands of ebony. The table features a small heart-shaped
soundhole beneath the fingerboard.
Object no :
RI_DC_0000663
Collection :
Creator :
George Worlle
Place of Production :
Augsburg, Germany
Dimensions :
Length: 438mm
Materials :
NA
Location :
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Accession number :
NA
Copyright :
East Ayrshire Council