19th century Haynes Excelsior acoustic guitar with internal ...

Estimate

£400 - £600

19th century Haynes Excelsior acoustic guitar with internal William B. Tilton's Improvement Design, made in Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Back and sides: rosewood, various surface scratches and marks, small hairline to treble waist beside table, small hairline split to shoulder by neck heel; Top: natural spruce, hairline to centre top, other light wear; Neck: mahogany with V profile, reset, minor blemishes; Fretboard: rosewood; Frets: good, refret; Hardware: engraved brass tuners with bone buttons; Scale length: 620mm; Nut width: 45mm; Overall condition: fair