Lot 353 , A half-size Lowlands cello outfit, c.1860

A half-size Lowlands cello outfit, c.1860 with two-piece back, L62cm, cased, with bow
Estimate £200-300

No worm
Fine cracks extending approx. 4 inches and 6 inches, within 1 inch left and right of tailpiece
No cracks relating to sound post
Button in good condition
Bruising to edgework (mainly towards the base)
Fairly extensive dents, scratches and scuff marks to the body from regular use over many years, outer edges of the body look to have been recoloured.
An old small paper label inside printed with a lyre and the letter JTL, further paper label hand inscribed C&S 10929, bridge stamped Walter Stoneham, comes in a high quality modern travelling case with two bows.


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Sold for £550