12 sonatas for two violins, bass and basso continuo, copied by James Sherard
MS. Mus. Sch. d. 254 (Former shelfmark: Music School B. 4. 14)
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
12 sonatas for two violins, bass and basso continuo, copied by James Sherard
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. d. 254 (Former shelfmark: Music School B. 4. 14)
Summary
12 sonatas for two violins, bass and basso continuo, copied by James Sherard, late 17th/early 18th cent.
Date
late 17th/early 18th cent.
Language
English
Physical facet
67 leaves in 4 gatherings. Watermark, Fleur de Lys; countermark resembles Heawood 1781 A. Ruling, 12 5-lined staves, red marginal ruling. 1st violin and bass in red, orange, turquoise and white marbled board covers.
Physical extent
1 box
Custodial history
This item is part of the Music School collection of printed and manuscript music, which was originally bequeathed to the University of Oxford by William Heather (c 1563-1627), and gradually added to until the end of the 18th century.
Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the Bodleian in 1885.
Subject
Trio sonatas
Music -- Manuscripts -- 18th century
18th century
Music
Sonatas (Violins (2), viola da gamba, continuo)
