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1. Labelled 'Berkeley Quality Instrument London' but almost certainly Roumanian, 1970's. Length of back 765mm. Low arching, solid spruce belly, solid plain maple back and ribs, stained, probably rosewood, fingerboard, rosewood and ebony fittings, brown varnish. This instrument is in good condition with no cracks or repairs, only minor cosmetic damage. The sound is clear, strong and loud, but rather hard edged with little warmth even on the C string. Dominant strings.

Number 447 in my book. £475.00. To view Click here




2. Unlabelled modern 'cello, probably East German. Length of back 762mm. Low arching, laminated belly, back and ribs, ebony fittings, red-brown varnish. This instrument is in very good condition. The sound is full but rather hard edged, possibly due to the Precision strings. This instrument is supplied with a cover and a P&H bow.

No number, please quote "Silke". £400.00. To view Click here




3. Labelled 'Artia model 415' Boosey & Hawkes, probably Czech, 1980's. 3/4 size: Length of back 715mm. Low to medum arching, solid spruce belly, solid plain maple back and ribs, ebony fittings, golden brown varnish. This instrument is in sound but shabby condition: the neck has been out but the old repair seems stable. The sound is pleasant but quite hard edged, partly due to the Dogal Green label strings.

Number 326 in my book. £250.00. To view Click here