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Description:
Four Cellos, one labeled ...COPY OF STRADIVARIUS..., one marked KAY, one unlabeled, and one 3/4 size child's cello, labeled ...ENGLEHARDT..., length of back 695 mm (27 3/4 in.),760 mm (29 7/8 in.),693 mm (27 1/4 in.),and 693 mm (27 1/4 in.),three have soft cases.
Estimate $150-250
The copy of the Strad is not set up, is missing a back button, held together with screw. The neck is loose; numerous flecks and scratches. Open seams. The Kay is set up; minor flecks and scratches. The unlabeled cello is not set up, several face cracks; one open crack from right f-hole. Entire top is loose from ribs. Minor purfling damage on back. Minor flecks and scratches on back. Large scratch on back from tuners. Missing two pegs. The Englehardt is set up, with sllight damage to sides. Repaired neck crack; no base bar or sound post crack.
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