Violoncello, c. 1840

Description:

Violoncello, c. 1840, labeled ...RUGGERI DETT IL PER, IN CREMONA LANNO 16..., length of two-piece back 29 1/4 in., 742 mm, with case and bow.
Estimate $6,000-8,000

Possibly German or French, button repair, repaired fractures in treble rib corners, various repaired face cracks at saddle, lower bouts, wings, upper bouts and neck joint, pegholes bushed, wear to areas of varnish, scratches.

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