Lot 355 , A mid 19th century Italian Chittara Battente, 91cm long

A mid 19th century Italian Chittara Battente, with parchment and ink on paper scroll work three-tier inset rose, with five duble courses of strings, 91cm long
Estimate £1,000-1,500

Overall showing fair wear and tear with fine cracks running through the top board, and small knocks, dents and losses to the rosette, the parquetry around the rosette is lifting but complete, sides showing one or two small holes otherwise signs of old wear and small repairs over the years.


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Sold for £2,600