French Cello Ca. 1880

The two piece back of maple of faint curl slightly descending across the back from the joint. The ribs of somewhat more pronounced medium-fine curl. The pegbox and scroll of plain wood. The two piece front of pine of medium grain. The varnish of a strong orange-brown colour on a yellow ground.

Label Reads:

Unlabelled

• Length of back 766 mm
• Width upper bout 346 mm
• Width centre bout 237 mm
• Width lower bout 438 mm

Condition Report

Please note that the condition report lists all repairs that have been historically undertaken. The instrument is, however, offered in a fully restored condition and has been fully and professionally setup in our workshops. Any repairs have either been conducted by ourselves or fully inspected and the quality of the repair verified by our workshop. No further repairs are required. Details listed in this condition report are for information purposes only.

A written valuation for insurance purposes for insurance purposes of £6,600 is included with this instrument