Old German-Bohemian cello, Saxony, around 1900

Old cello of Saxon-Bohemian origin. This simple German-Bohemian cello was built in Saxony/Bohemia in the 1900s. The origin is probably Markneukirchen or Schönbach. Antiqued, golden-brown varnish was applied to the two-piece top of medium grained spruce and the one-piece back of mildly flamed maple; the purfling is very nice, the scroll is attractively crafted. With its strong, clear sound,...

Old cello of Saxon-Bohemian origin. This simple German-Bohemian cello was built in Saxony/Bohemia in the 1900s. The origin is probably Markneukirchen or Schönbach. Antiqued, golden-brown varnish was applied to the two-piece top of medium grained spruce and the one-piece back of mildly flamed maple; the purfling is very nice, the scroll is attractively crafted. With its strong, clear sound, this old 4/4 cello is ideally suited for beginning young orchestra players. Crack- and repair free and ready to play immediately.

€ 4,990.00
approx. $ 5,239.50
Inventory no.
6306
Provenance
Germany
Year
c.1900
Tone
strong, precise
Length of back
75.8 cm
Old German-Bohemian cello, Saxony, around 1900
Old German-Bohemian cello, Saxony, around 1900
Old German-Bohemian cello, Saxony, around 1900
Old German-Bohemian cello, Saxony, around 1900
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