Made of Copper
“Mike Cougler, of Mush Island, Lexington County, owns a violoncello made of copper which can be heard two miles away.”—South Carolina Gazette, 1902.
New Music
This day are published
Six Solos for two violoncellos with a thorough bass for the harpsichord.
Composed by Signor Pasqualiano.
Printed by J. Walsh in Catherine Street in the Strand.—London Evening Post, 14th January 1748.
Fiddle Strings
This day imported and sold wholesale or retale at Simpson’s Musick Shop in Sweeting’s Alley, opposite the East door of the Royal Exchange.
Roman Ring Firsts, Seconds, and Thirds; blue Firsts, and white Seconds and Thirds, in knots and all in great perfection. Merchants and shopkeepers may be served with any quantity at the lowest prices.—General Advertiser, 31st January 1750-51.