Interesting 19th century guitar in need of restoration, prob...

Estimate

£700 - £1,000

Interesting 19th century guitar in need of restoration, probably French; Back and sides: Brazilian rosewood, large open crack and further cracks to the back, sides appear crack free; Top: fine grain spruce darkened with age, various play wear, minor loss to mastic and inlay; Fretboard: ebony, seventh fret pearl inlay missing; Frets: worn; Hardware: replacement bridge, cracks to tuning buttons; Overall condition: in need of restoration