Mother-of-Pearl

This is the Simplicio copy again and the bridge is just as complicated as the rosette and the headstock. Shaping the pieces of pearl takes time and then positioning them without the inlay in place has its challenges too. We can do all sorts of things with wood but other materials require some study. The mitres at the corners are hard enough to do so I am grateful that he decided to include a strip of wood between the central piece and the frame.