Lot 3061
 

3061

Lute 15 strings bowl back, with makers label 'Ian Harwood * John Isaacs 1973 No.112' (in hard case)

Sold for £300
Estimated at £80 - £120


 

Appears to be no evidence of cracks, repairs or separating joints.

Slight rising/pulling to rear of bridge along a slight dip between bridge and sound hole.

 


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Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools, 29th Sep, 2021

The sale includes a host or rare musical instruments including a fine Late 18th Century Cello made by Benjamin Banks of Salisbury in 1786 and a Violin by John Frederick Lott II (1804- 1870). Juxtaposed against the fine antique instruments, five first-edition guitars by Robson Guitars are also on offer. The Scientific section of the sale features a rare 19th century mechanical calculator, a small collection of rare miners’ lamps including an example of the Davy Mining Safety Lamp and several Private Collections including vintage cameras and lenses, vintage radios, antique woodworking tools, spirit levels and more.

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