18th century German violin labelled Ioan.Carol.Kloz, Mittenw...

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£1,700

18th century German violin labelled Ioan.Carol.Kloz, Mittenwald, An.17**, the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground, 13 15/16", 35.40cm

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Poor condition. Repair to scroll. Appears as though it may have been completely off at some stage. Many repaired cracks to centre of top, one of which appears to be a bas bar crack. Damage / loss to lip of purfling on the top at the lower edge and also upper treble edge. Personal viewing strongly advised