Violoncello and bow
Date made: mid 19th century
Description: Musical instrument. The violoncello is made of maple, with a spruce soundboard, ebony fingerboard and tailpiece, and boxwood pegs. It was made by Isle of Man resident Thomas Kay, who was a joiner and schoolteacher. It was played in Malew Parish Church, then used in the Primitive Methodist Chapel. The bow appears to be original to the instrument.
Measurements: overall: 126 x 44 x 13 cm
Materials: ebony, wood
Object name: violoncello
Collection: Social History Collection
ID Number: 1954-7813