Vincenzo Panormo Bass ViolinFull-cut 7/8 Size, Violin Cornered, Flat BackMade in London, England c. 1810Certification: Original William E. Hill & Son letter c. 1944
Top table is a two-piece plate of slab-cut English pine (spruce)
Back table is a two-piece plate of plain grained maple. Back table bears the maker's brand
Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table
Original scroll of slightly figured English maple with a plain grained maple neck graft
Baker style brass tuners mounted on decorative brass plates
Varnish is deep brownish amber with reddish hues
This bass is one of the finest examples of the most rare flatback designed V. Panormo workmanship and is truly one of the great master level basses that the Kolstein shop has been privileged to have in inventory. An impeccable bass violin in every tonal and aesthetic aspect.
