£2,800
A 19th century violin, the inside of the body labelled 'Carlo Antonio Testore figlio Maggiore del fu Carlo Giuseppe in Contrada larga al segno dell'Aquila 1749', with two piece back with faint line curl, similar wood to the sides, neck and head, the table of medium width grain widening to the sides, inlaid purfling, light reddish-brown varnish, 14 1/8in. (35.9cm.), in early 20th century case with similar period bow.
* Condition: Modern chin rest, stringing and bridge. Heavy worn patch to varnish beneath chin rest and heavy wear elsewhere to neck, top, centre and bottom of back and upper right of table. Some wear to edges throughout and particularly heavy wear and small, worn-smooth chips to the right hand upper edge from extensive use. Table has scattered small scratches and nicks to varnish throughout. Old, hairline crack to table at upper left from top edge to F-hole. Shorter similar crack to right hand side of fingerboard from top edge, with possible old glued repair to top edge.
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