John PRESTON (maker), LONGMAN, LUKEY & CO., London (manufacturer)
Guitar
(c. 1770)

Medium
Maple (Acer sp.), Mahogany, Pine (Pinus sp.) metal

Measurements
68.0 × 28.9 × 9.7 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1916

Gallery location
Not on display

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Place/s of Execution
London, England

Inscription
engraved u.c.: PRESTON • INVENTOR
stamped in in on rear u.c.: (crown) / PR (monogram) / PRESTON MAKER / LONDON
stamped in in on rear c.: LONGMAN LUKEY & Co / (…illeg.)SIDE / LONDON

Accession Number
1784-D3

Department
International Decorative Arts

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John PRESTON (maker), LONGMAN, LUKEY & CO., London (manufacturer)
Guitar
(c. 1770)