£1,000 - £2,000
19th century French small bodied guitar, labelled Fabrique De Derazey, Mirecourt; Back and sides: natural maple, repaired crack to centre back and another to lower bout, various minor marks, refinish; Top: natural spruce, refinishing, various dings and marks; Neck: ebonised; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good, refret; Hardware: engraved brass tuning strips with ivory buttons; Case: ebonised wooden case; Nut width: 45mm; Scale length: 615mm; Overall condition: good for age
*The Derazey name is more commonly associated with violins made in the Mirecourt region in france. Like many luthiers, makers put their hand to other stringed instruments, particularly guitars.
*Ivory exemption submission reference 2GEVCNJH
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