Lot 488A, A Victorian parlour guitar, tuning pegs stamped by J. Gerard, 50 King Street, London
A Victorian parlour guitar, tuning pegs stamped by J. Gerard, 50 King Street, London
£300-400
Condition:
Signed with impressed stamp to each of the brass mounts that hold the tuning keys.  VR monogram above J GERARD, 50 KING ST.  The strings are attached at the other end to a rectangular rosewood mount which has been repaired by the current owner.  Front with wear, scuffs and a wishbone-shape scratch; some rosewood stringing replaced/repaired; back surface with scuffs.  92cm. full length; body of instrument 45cm x 29cm max. The body is not stamped Gerard
Sold for £1,900