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Antique Cello Case W.e Hill Velvet Lined
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Antique Cello Case W.e Hill Velvet Lined

19th century
Description

This is an Ebonised Pine Cello Case from the late 19th century, by the acclaimed English violin and bow makers W.E. Hill, 120 Bond Street, London. This has top quality brass carrying handles, hook catches, hinges and locks. The green velvet and mahogany fitted interior is in beautiful condition with ebonised bow stays, leather strap and two hinged polished mahogany compartments The case measures 130cm high 50 cms wide by 32 cms deep.

A great statement piece or decorators item that is beautifully sculptural adding real character to any setting.

UK delivery can be arranged with our local courier and costs £55 plus vat to most areas.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Cello Case to the 1890s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08918876
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Cast brass chest handles on engraved backplates: late Victorian transport hardware.
Olive-green velvet interior shaped to a cello body: bespoke nineteenth-century instrument lining.
Polished mahogany accessory boxes with brass turn catches: fine cabinetwork inside the pine shell.
Slotted brass screws securing the hinges: period fastening methods.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
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SA1131268
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You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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Description
This is an Ebonised Pine Cello Case from the late 19th century, by the acclaimed English violin and bow makers W.E. Hill, 120 Bond Street, London. This has top quality brass carrying handles, hook catches, hinges and locks. The green velvet and mahogany fitted interior is in beautiful condition with ebonised bow stays, leather strap and two hinged polished mahogany compartments The case measures 130cm high 50 cms wide by 32 cms deep.
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A great statement piece or decorators item that is beautifully sculptural adding real character to any setting.
Rams Head Antiques

UK delivery can be arranged with our local courier and costs £55 plus vat to most areas.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Cello Case to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 08918876
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Cast brass chest handles on engraved backplates: late Victorian transport hardware.
Olive-green velvet interior shaped to a cello body: bespoke nineteenth-century instrument lining.
Polished mahogany accessory boxes with brass turn catches: fine cabinetwork inside the pine shell.
Slotted brass screws securing the hinges: period fastening methods.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
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SA1131268
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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Archive I An open antique wooden cello case lined with plush olive green velvet featuring fitted compartments for a cello and bows.

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Weardale
Durham
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An open antique wooden cello case lined with plush olive green velvet featuring fitted compartments for a cello and bows.
Antique Cello Case W.E Hill Velvet Lined
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An open antique wooden cello case lined with plush olive green velvet featuring fitted compartments for a cello and bows.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMusical Instrument Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Wood, Velvet, Brass
  • ColourOlive Green, Dark Brown
  • MotifsVelvet lining, Contoured silhouette, Brass catches, Fitted bow slots
  • SizeH 130 cm (51 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

This late Victorian ebonised pine cello case is by the acclaimed English makers W.E. Hill of London. The exterior exhibits a dark brown finish with top quality brass carrying handles, hook catches, hinges and locks. The interior holds a rich olive green velvet lining alongside fitted bow slots, ebonised bow stays, a leather strap, and two hinged polished mahogany compartments, following a contoured silhouette. The case measures 130 cm high, 50 cm wide, and 32 cm deep, functioning as a sculptural statement piece. Placed in an empty corner, it suits a gentleman's library or any interior space as a decorative element.

FAQs

During the 19th century, master luthiers and instrument makers crafted bespoke wooden cases to protect high-value stringed instruments during transport. Renowned makers such as W.E. Hill & Sons designed contoured timber cases tailored to specific instruments, lined with plush fabrics to cushion against vibration and climate changes.

Traditional cases were constructed using solid hardwoods such as mahogany or pine clad in leather or dark lacquer. Interiors were fitted with tailored padding covered in silk or velvet, alongside brass clasps, hinges, and integrated leather handles.

Authentic pieces often feature stamped or inlaid maker marks near the interior neck join or latches. Look for hand-cut dovetail or tongue-and-groove jointing, heavy brass hardware with original patination, and hand-stitched velvet or plush linings.

An antique cello case can be displayed open in a room corner or alcove as a sculptural curiosity piece. The fitted velvet interior provides a striking backdrop for decorative object displays, botanical elements, or ambient accent lighting.

Keep the case in a climate-controlled environment away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood warping and velvet fading. Clean the wooden exterior with a natural bees-wax polish and gently vacuum the interior velvet lining using a soft brush attachment.
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