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A CELLO BY GEORGE CRASKE, LONDON, LATE 19th CENTURY

10: A CELLO BY GEORGE CRASKE, LONDON, LATE 19th CENTURY


Labeled, "Made by George Craske (born 1795, died 1888), and sold by William E. Hill & Sons, London."

The ribs by the W. E. Hill & Sons firm. 

LOB: 75.5 cm

AT the time of his death, George Craske left a large quantity of instruments that the W. E. Hill & Sons firm finished and sold. This cello is boldly proportioned and attractively varnished.
  • Proforma Certificate: Jason Price, New York, NY (Feb 18 2026)
  • Dendrochronology report: Sondre Lie, Oslo (Jan 6 2026) Dates the latest ring of the one-piece top as 1869.
  • Letter certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (May 25 1976)

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Ending time: Mar 5 at
11:36 AM New York / 4:36 PM London / 5:36 PM Berlin

Estimate: $20,000–30,000

High Bidder: cremonaton
High Bid: $27,500
Including Premium: $32,450

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