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)
Ending on Mar 5 at
11:21 AM New York / 4:21 PM London / 5:21 PM Berlin
Estimate:
$20,000–30,000
Bidding opens Feb 24, 2026 11:00 AM EST
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