Toy guitar
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, ivory and vegetal
Measurements
34 x 96 mm; 358 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Madeira
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 20743
Summary
Machete de braga, a musical instrument in the shape of a small guitar, with three ivory tuning pegs and two remaining strings broken. Ivory pegs at base. Body of guitar decorated with oak leaves. Printed on inside label the following, Octavianno Joa Nunes, Artista de Violas Francezas Gui, Tarras, Rabecas, Rabecoes Ma, Chetes, Rua de S.Paulo N, 35A, Madeira. Previously described as a small, wooden toy guitar.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.