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Yes! 'Ports-of-call', carved, Victorian style, black cello. Skull back!

Estimated price for orientation: 700 $

Category: Cellos
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Description
Brand: Artists' studio. Theme: Explorers
Model: Victorian parlor. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Color: Ebony Victorian inlay look.: Studio primiere.
UPC: Does not apply


Beautiful, carved, ornate, inlay look, Victorian, steampunk, style cello from recycle artist J. Quantrell (hot horns/Vaudeville drummer for Bossophone).  Custom-modified, using recycled materials. Plenty of relic'd, aged, look & feel. Carved body emblems. Gold leaf & olde world blue illustrated, scroll marquetry look front w. antique portrait inlays. Ornate Victorian sea monster hidden under custom-modified tailpiece. Sides are covered w. complex inlay & marquetry look designs w. Victorian portrait inlays. Back features top hat skull & crossbones, gold leaf illustrated body w. carved upper bout & Victorian mansion portrait crown.  Glass jeweled inlays on carved, edge-worn, headstock & tuning pegs.  Extra body chambers & custom carved, g-hole/f-hole sound port make for extra sustain & ring. Dark, sweet, moaning tone from this unique instrument. 3/4 scale. Measures 43" long, 16" wide at lower bout, body is 5" deep. Stands 51" tall for normal, average (adjustable) height. Signed by the artist.From non-smoking home, will be carefully packed & shipped w. bow & water resistant gig bag. Aged, yellowed appearance is intentional to add to its' antique look & feel.This stunning instrument will certainly attract attention in any situation for many years to come.Italy does not accept musical instrument imports, no returns. Look for upcoming items from artists' studio.