Good German violoncello of the Schweitzer School circa 1890,...

Hammer

£4,000

Good German violoncello of the Schweitzer School circa 1890, the two piece back of plainish wood with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain widening to the flanks and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 29 3/4", 75.60cm

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Generally tired condition with scratches and varnish scuffs all over, the neck has been poorly glued to the body some time ago, no serious condition issues. Length of neck 11 7/8", 30.20cm. Please see images for guidance. Personal viewing always advised where possible. Top shoulder to notch approx. 400mm. Ribs with some small, but stable cracks