Lot 412 , A late 19th century small cello, unsigned and without label inside body, stamped inventory number 769, length of back 62cm. Condition - poor to fair

A late 19th century small cello, unsigned and without label inside body, stamped inventory number 769, length of back 62cm. Condition - poor to fair
£100-150

Condition:
Front and backboards worn and scratched; wear at the bridge area; long split to lower bout, approx. 22cm.; beading worn around lower bout; moulding missing at peg-box; beading chipped and incomplete at join with fingerboard; split developing at side, beneath endpin; endpin working but stiff; the numeral 769 impressed above tailpin. 101.5cm total height excluding tailpin.

Sold for £500