Austrian 18th Century Cello

Description

18th Century Austrian Cello
Bearing the label Chappuy within
Made c. 1780

Top table is two-piece fine vertical grained spruce
Back table is two-piece slight flamed maple
Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table
Original scroll of plain grained maple with a moderately flamed maple neck graft
Varnish is beautiful light brownish amber with great depth and transparency
This instrument has an ease of playing and produces a deep, lush sound with projection
The cello is in impeccable condition and is a fine example of Viennese workmanship of this age
Overall body length: 71.8 cm.