Waxing block
Category
Musical instruments, devices and recordings
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wax
Measurements
29 mm (Height); 32 mm (Diameter)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 20496.3
Summary
Amber coloured, round wax block (rosin), covered with printed paper, for lubricating the bows of stringed instruments. In the metal container (NT20496.1-2).
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
COLOPHANE SUPERIEURE / GUSTAVE BERNARDEL, LUTHIER / DU CONSERVATOIRE, DE L'OPERA, ETC. / 4, PASSAGE SAULNIER A PARIS