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POCHETTE

19th-century boat-shaped pochette

European, mid-19th century. Total length: 23.5" (59.7cm). Overall condition is very good except for a small hole in the back of the peg box and a little abrasion on the back of the scroll.
A boat-shaped pochette with varnish of a golden brown color. The back is possibly of maple, together with the scroll and the top is of spruce with no purfling. Fittings and tailpiece are later except for the bridge which is possibly original.
INS-14115$1,500Share on Facebook