The Granary Collection - 19th century French small bodied gu...

Hammer

£900

The Granary Collection - 19th century French small bodied guitar, labelled 'Fabrique De Derazey', Mirecourt; Back and sides: natural maple, repaired crack to centre back and another to lower bout, various minor marks, refinish; Top: natural spruce, refinishing, various dings and marks; Neck: ebonised; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good, refret; Hardware: engraved brass tuning strips with ivory buttons; Case: ebonised wooden case; Nut width: 45mm; Scale length: 615mm; Overall condition: good for age

*From The Granary Collection

The Derazey name is more commonly associated with violins made in the Mirecourt region in france. Like many luthiers, makers put their hand to other stringed instruments, particularly guitars.

*Ivory exemption submission reference 2GEVCNJH