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 :
Charles van Raalte
Creator :
George Worlle
Place of Production :
Augsburg, Germany
Dimensions :
Length: 438mm
Materials :
NA
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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