Lockey Hill violin, 1797, Islington (London) | Metzler Violins

broad, clear, open

Lockey Hill (1756-1810) is one of the early members of the Hill dynasty. This violin's varnish is light, reddish-brown with golden ground. The one-piece back has flame slanting downwards towards the treble side on the upper back and slanting downwards towards the bass side on the lower back. This violin is remarkably fine condition. 

This violin has a broad, clear tone and would be a great instrument for chamber or orchestral playing!

Interior label reads:

Lockey Hill MAKER

Islington 1797

Other interior paper: "780"

The back of the violin is branded with the name and addresses of the firm Lockey Hill hired to sell his instruments:

LONGMAN & BRODERIP

No. 26 CHEAPSIDE

No. 13 HAY-MARKET

Measurements

Length: 35.4 cm

Upper bouts: 16.4 cm

Middle bouts: 11.0 cm

Lower bouts: 20.0 cm