Very interesting 18th century double bass, unlabelled, the t...

Hammer

£50,000

Very interesting 18th century double bass, unlabelled, the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the later head of plainish wood, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, length of back 42 1/2", stop length 22.75" and vibrating string length 40"

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There have been numerous repaired cracks in the table, including the sound post, there have been further repaired cracks to the ribs and the back is in more reasonable condition but with four deep surface scratches to the lower bouts, the head is associated. See images for guidance, personal viewing advised.