Lot 140 , A violin with two piece back, bearing label for Petrus IO.. Mantegalia Mediolani, overall 23.5in., cased with bow

A violin with two piece back, bearing label for Petrus IO.. Mantegalia Mediolani, overall 23.5in., cased with bow
Estimate £200-300

The varnish to the top of the violin is dried out and crackled, and opaque in places, this is also the same around the sides and back, there is a section of inlay missing on the back of the join to the neck and there is a repaired hole and split on the left side of the violin in line with the top of one of the S scrolls, the bow is in poor condition with a replacement nut.


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Sold for £200