19th century double bass, probably English, length of back 4...

Hammer

£2,800

19th century double bass, probably English, length of back 46", stop length 23 1/2" and vibrating string length 42"

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All images as requested; there are several repaired and unrepaired cracks in the table especially the lower bouts and one in the upper bass side table bout, there are further repaired and unrepaired cracks in the ribs, especially in and around the central middle ribs, the back is coming apart at the seam and has two screws crudely inserted just off the seam, the head and neck are a marriage to the body. See images for guidance, personal viewing advised.