$5,333
English Violoncello, Richard Duke, London, c. 1780, stamped DUKE at the upper button, length of back 73.8 cm, with case. Numerous repaired cracks, repaired soundpost fracture in top, button repair, small repaired fracture in upper back in area of brand, worm repairs, rib corner cracks, back center seam repair . Scroll judged to be original. Branded DUKE at upper back below button.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-05-01