School of Betts Violin (Thomas Powell?) (original neck etc)

No label or brand visible - very reminiscent of Thomas Powell c1800

Magnificent practically mint condition Early C19th English

Original neck/scroll - no peg bushings (original pegs?)

pin prick to scroll

inlaid purfling, rather blunt mitres

long corners

linings & blocks pine, linings appear to be cut into c bouts

small saddle

front differing grain left and right piece - there is a pin mark on the front marking the centre joint and what appear to be semi-circle dents

2 piece back, no pins visible

fingerboard numbered 1268 or 7268

Betts colour varnish

LOB: 353mm

Stop length: 191mm