violin, bow and case

bequest from the late Mrs Margaret Vitali, 1988, collection of Auckland Museum, Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1988.156, col.3279

James Hewitt exhibited violins in the New Zealand International Exhibition 1906-7 in Christchurch where he was awarded gold and silver medals. Leaving Dunedin, Hewitt established a successful business in central Auckland.

1933

Auckland/New Zealand

1933

maple/hardwood/wood/plant material

L ribs; 29 mm

L ribs; 31 mm

W upper bout; 169 mm

W middle bout; 112 mm

W lower bout; 207 mm

L overall; 583 mm

354mm (Len Stanners)

29mm (Len Stanners)

31mm (Len Stanners)

169mm (Len Stanners)

112mm (Len Stanners)

207mm (Len Stanners)

583mm (Len Stanners)

"4/4 violin, case and bow, one piece back of fine curl maple, neck, ribs and scroll, maple, with gold brown varnish also with bow, case and accessories (chin rest and shoulder pad)

music/recreation

Violin

Fiddle

Instrument, Stringed

Musical Instruments

Musical T&E

06 Tools & Equipment for Communication

321.322 Necked box lutes

321.32 Necked lutes

321.3 Handle lutes

321 Lutes

32 Composite chordophones

3 chordophones

30 Oct 2026