An English violoncello labelled I & I Simpson/Musical Instrument Makers/At the Bass Viol & Flute/in Sweetings Alley/opposite the East Door of the Royal Exchange/London; the two-piece back of small curl, the ribs similar, the scroll of plain wood, the table of medium grain, the varnish of a golden colour, the length of back 29¼in. (74.2cm), in case with silver-mounted bow