1867 Rene Lacote guitar in need of restoration; Back and sides: satinwood, large crack to treble side, further smaller faults; Top: fine grain natural spruce with pearl and mastic floral inlays to the edges and sound hole; Neck: ebonised, damage to bass side scroll tip of head; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: worn and need of attention; Hardware: engraved brass tuners with shaped pearl buttons, missing bridge pins and bridge finials; Case: within original damaged ebonised wooden case bearing a family name 'Michell' to the lid; Overall condition: in need of restoration *This guitar has been within vendor's family for at least a century Ask a Question

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