3510 :: 19th century English guitar, labelled J.C. Menke, Maker, 39 Great East Street, Brighton Sussex, August 19th 1830
19th century English guitar, labelled J.C. Menke, Maker, 39 Great East Street, Brighton Sussex, August 19th 1830; Back and sides: maple, scratching and other marks as expected for age; Top: fine grain spruce with patera inlay to lower bout and vine carved bridge decoration; Neck: ebonised, minor wear; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: mild wear; Hardware: engraved brass tuners stamped 'Rance' with shaped buttons; Case: leather outer case branded 'L.T'; Nut width: 45mm; Scale length: 645mm; Overall condition: good for age *Ivory exemption reference 7VCFGELN
Estimate: £1500-2500
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Sale Date: 8th September 2023
Sale Name: The Guitar Auction (Day Four) - Antique & Classical Guitars