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The William Sidney Mount Historic 1852 “Cradle of Harmony” Violin

Mar 1, 2011

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Donald Rickert

in Don Rickert Musical Instruments, Historic Instrument Replicas, Historic Makers and Instruments

The 1852 guitar shaped version of the "Cradle of Harmony" violin by American artist and inventor, William Sidney Mount, is very significant to Don Rickert Lutherie. The shape, bent-plate convex top and bent concave back of this unique violin became important design elements in our first product offerings (then under the name Rickert & Ringholz),…