Violin, Possibly British School, 18th Century

Description:

Violin, Possibly British School, 18th Century, labeled Antonius Amati/fecit Cremonae 1632., length of back 353 mm.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Paritally reglued center seam, multiple top cracks, buckling to ribs at blocks, minor rib cracks, damage to head


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