Violin in Beethoven's possession

Beethoven-House Bonn
Bonn, Germany

Around 1800 Prince Karl Lichnowksy gave Beethoven a complete string quartet set: two violins, one viola, one cello. On the back Beethoven's petition sealed it. The complete set is exhibited today in the Beethoven-Haus Bonn.

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Title: Violin in Beethoven's possession
Date Created: 1750
Physical Dimensions: Body length (top): 359 (right) and 360 mm (left); top scale: 198 (r.) and 198.5 mm (l.); neck scale: 133.5 (r.) and 135 mm (l.); frame height 30-31.5 mm; back of flamed maple; top: fine grained spruce
Type: Instrument
Rights: © Beethoven-Haus Bonn. All rights reserved.
External Link: Find more information about this object in the Beethoven-Haus' Digital Archive
Medium: flamed maple back; top: fine grained spruce

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