11th May, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
14 1/8" one piece back, ebony fingerboard, labelled 'Louis F. Milton Bedford England 1932' and initials 'LFM' on handwritten on label; also with label 'Hawkes & Son Denman Street, Piccadilly Circus London, Sole Agents', in coffin case
Sold for £700
Estimated at £700 - £900
Appears to have no visible cracks or repairs, slight mark above right f-hole approx. 15mm long
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Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools, 11th May, 2022
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