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Johann Christoph Leidolff, c1740

Flatback design, Gamba model European spruce table European Maple flat back, ribs and neck Full-plate Tyrolean machines

• Nationality: Vienna

• Size: 7/8

• String Length: 42"

• Upper Bouts: 19"

• Lower Bouts: 25"

• Body Length: 44.25"

• Rib Depth: 7.5-9"

• Back: Flat

• Age: 1740

Comments:
Made by Johann Christoph Leidolff, Vienna c1740, bears his original label. The flat back design is formed by two pieces of slightly figured maple, sides of matching wood. The jointed table is of select, medium grained spruce. Original reddish-brown varnish.