‘Testore’ 7/8 size Copy

Copy of an instrument by Carlo Antonio Testore, Milan, c.1760 – 70.
Origin uncertain, age believed to be late 20th century, violin-cornered, swell back, five string, brass machine heads, historical damage to front and back though well-repaired, comfortable to play.

Dimensions:
Full length: 72 in. (1830mm)
Overall body length: 45 ¾ in. (1162 mm)
Width at the upper bout: 19 in. (482 mm)
Width at the center bout: 13 ½ in. (343 mm)
Width at the lower bout: 27 ¾ in. (707 mm)
String length: 41 ½ in. (1054 mm)
(These reflect the unusual contours of such Milanese instruments)

Written insurance valuation: £15,000
New ‘Tom & Will’ case.

A lovely orchestral instrument.

Certification: Two insurance valuations available.