Description: Welsh Crwth & Russian Balalaika Another Quality Print from Martin2001 Type of print: Lithograph - Original antique print Year of printing: 1888 Artist - Engraver - Publisher: W. Gibb - n/a - Edinburgh: Adam and Charles Black. Condition: Excellent - Very good - Good - Fair. Overall dimensions of print: incl. blank margins: 11 x 15 1/2 inches, (1 inch = 2,54 cm) Type of paper: Thick - Heavier - Medium heavy - Slightly heavier - Thin. Reverse side: Blank - With text or pictures. Notes: 1. Green border around the print is just a contrasting background on which the print was photographed, it is not part of the print. Narrative The Crwth is a rare Welsh instrument, supposed to have been the "Chrotta Brittanna" mentioned in one of the odes of Venantius Fortunatus. The one here drawn belonged to Colonel Wynne-Finch of Voelas, Bettws-y-Coed, North Wales.It is 22 1/2 inches long and 9 to 10 1/2 inches wide. The instrument has six strings, although nearer examination shows that it had originally only five. The Balalaika is the Russian peasant's guitar. This example was drawn because of the ornament, but the common instrument is usually quite plain. This instrument came from Moscow. it has three frets attached to the neck, for stopping the semitone, whole tone, and minor third on each string. The strings are of Catgut. The quality of tone is very sympathetic, almost sad. The dimensions of this specimen -- extreme height from the base, 30 inches; the finger-board, 13 inches; the width at the base is 11 1/2 inches. Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy ! Any print purchased from us may be returned for any reason for a full refund including all postage.
Price: 35 USD
Location: Manassas, Virginia
End Time: 2024-09-09T18:41:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Print
Listed By: Martin2001
Year of Production: 1888
Signed: Unsigned
Date of Creation: 1800-1899
Original/Reproduction: Original Print
Theme: Music
Production Technique: Lithography
Subject: Music & Instruments, Musical Instruments
