19th century guitar in need of restoration; Back and sides: ...

Hammer

£400

19th century guitar in need of restoration; Back and sides: maple, large repaired hole to the bass side, hairline crack to the bass shoulder, open crack to the treble shoulder running around the side to the waist, further minor imperfections; Top: fine grain spruce, hairline cracks running between the bridge and sound hole rosette; Neck: ebonised, veneer lifting behind the first position; Fretboard: ebony, minor wear; Frets: generally good, refret; Hardware: missing one bridge pin, bridge secured with flathead screws to each end, engraved brass tuning strips with shaped buttons; Overall condition: in need of restoration