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Description:
German Violoncello, labeled Antonius Stradiuarius Cremona/faciebat Anno 1720, length of back 748 mm, with case.
Estimate $1,500-2,000
Multiple long top cracks including sound post, reglued back center seam, crack to side of button, crack to treble side of lower rib, pegs bushed and screw holes from removed geared tuners plugged.
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