20th Jun, 2018 10:00 GMT/BST
Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Crack on back to upper bout 150mm long which has been repaired, some damage around button area, main back joint has been reglued and small crack in lower bout 70mm; front has various cracks; wear to varnish consitant with age. Bow stamped 'Czechoslovakia'. The case appears to be old style fibreglass shaped case red lining. No stamping on the bridge.
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Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, 20th Jun, 2018
Scientific & Musical Instruments
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