Description:
Violin, Attributed to George Craske, Manchester, 1850, labeled GEORGE CRASKE, MANCHESTER, 1850, length of back 362 mm, with nickel-mounted bow stamped G.A. PFRETZSCHNER (broken),and case.
Estimate $1,800-2,400
not set up, bridge wear, minor flecks and blemishes, loss of wood on top upper bout edge, open seams at lower bout, neck graft.
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Keywords
Manchester, George CraskeFine Musical Instruments
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