Markneukirchen, Saxony Cello Late 19th C. (GE016) SOLD

Markneukirchen, Saxony Cello Late 19th C. (GE016)

The style, manufacture and varnish points to this beautiful instrument being made in the town of Markneukirchen, Saxony sometime around 1870. This region of Germany was a prolific instrument making region at the time.

This particular cello is in remarkably good condition considering its 150 years of age. It has been well looked after and it is rare to find one in such good condition. There are no major repairs, only minor surface wear. It has been professionally set up to conform with modern playing standards.

It has a lovely sound, is easy to play and has plenty of power and projection with clarity across all ranges. A very handsome antique German cello in exceptionally good condition. The length of back is 760mm.

SAXONY

String instrument making in the region of Saxony, Germany can be traced back to the 17th C. with a violin maker’s guild being first established in 1659. The instrument making region, which includes the German towns of Markneukirchen, Erlbach & Klingenthal, together with the present day Czech Republic towns of Schonbach (now Luby) & Graslitz (Kraslice), was the principal source of instruments for the trade during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The region pioneered a cottage industry in instrument manufacture, with smaller specialist workshops supplying items (pegs etc.) to larger operations. The area still hosts a number of firms using traditional methods of manufacture and a fine musical instrument museum.

High resolution photos can be sent on request.