AN 18TH CENTURY PRESTON 'ENGLISH GUITTAR'; with tortoisehell...

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AN 18TH CENTURY PRESTON 'ENGLISH GUITTAR'; with tortoisehell fretboard and watch key tuners, stamped ‘Preston Maker London’ to the back of the neck. 68 cms long

Ivory Exemption Certificate Submission reference: BR3BFT4P

Provenance:
from the Private Collection of the Late 'Great' George Withers, Offered Without Reserve

More Information

Horizontal split through the body
Absence of bridge
Several small holes around the edge of the body (possibly historically treated worm)
Surface marks and scratches throughout

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Auction Date:
26th Mar 24 at 9:30am GMT

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