Circa 1920 Cello

Item Details

A circa 1920 cello. The cello has a beautifully scrolled head with four rosewood tuning pegs. The neck has a maple backing with rosewood fret board. The body has a spruce face with maple back and sides. A delicate purfling protects the back and from faces of the piece. The instrument is currently fitted with nickle strings; however, traditional catgut secure the tailpiece to the end pin.

Condition

Tuning pegs slip out of tune easily. Crack forming in neck. General damage to body and purfling. Scratches beneath bridge.

Dimensions

Item #

15COL080-116