Here is a quote for a description of a 1802 Panormo ex Fred Zimmerman.
"The top and back are not purfled, but the top does show places where the purfling was scribed (i.e., painted) on. The varnish is a dark orange-brown color on the back, ribs and scroll, while the top has a deeper reddish brown color. The arching of the top was modeled beautifully to correspond to the back arching. Over the central bridge area the arching reaches deeply to the channel along the edges, providing a strong yet flexible platform. The back is carved flatter in the central area to provide power and projection." I believe from the Elgar book, which I don't have. I got it off the cozio site.
So that also might give you some ideas.
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