£1,400
AN 18TH CENTURY PRESTON 'ENGLISH GUITTAR'; with tortoisehell fretboard and watch key tuners, stamped ‘Preston Maker London’ to the back of the neck. 68 cms long
Ivory Exemption Certificate Submission reference: BR3BFT4P
Provenance:
from the Private Collection of the Late 'Great' George Withers, Offered Without Reserve
Horizontal split through the body
Absence of bridge
Several small holes around the edge of the body (possibly historically treated worm)
Surface marks and scratches throughout
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
30% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
33.6% inc VAT*