A Mittenwald violincello, early 20th century
Length of back 73cm (28.75in), red brown colour, wear and restorations, in tan soft case.

John & Arthur Beare of 179 Wardour Street, London, purchased by Miss Lodwich Ellis in 1946, thence by descent to the vendor.

A receipt accompanying this instrument from J & A Beare indicates that it was purchased on 30 September 1946. Beares were established in 1865, becoming J & A Beare in the 1890s and moving to their Wardour Street premises in 1926, remaining in the Soho area until 2000 when they opened their current establishment at 30 Queen Anee Street, Marylabone.

Condition Report

Further dimensions:
1. the length of the neck (bottom edge of pegbox to top edge of main body) - 11in (280mm)
2. the length of the 'stop' (top edge of main body to centre of bridge foot) - 16in (405mm)
3. the total sounding string length (bottom edge of the pegbox to the top edge of the bridge) - 27.25in (692mm)

Overall in need of refurbishment and generally appearing tired, not currently playable but complete. Varnish throughout has large areas of cracklure. Stress crack adjacent to the heel. Old cracks to lower bout ribs. Chips and marks to purfling.

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