MID-19th CENTURY FRENCH GUITAR,

By Charles Brugere,

Labelled Coffe Goguette, Mirecourt, ca. 1845.

Signed in pencil under the belly, this guitar is a rare example of the work of Charles Brugere. Brugere worked in Mirecourt under licence to several firms, including Lacote and he is recognised as the most important maker of his generation in France.

This guitar has birdseye maple back & sides, the back veneered on pine, the purflings are ebony and boxwood and it retains it original bridge, frets and fingerboard. Comes with a period style case and its original linen and leather carry bag, which is in a very good state of preservation and has recently been conserved.

The neck is in perfect condition, the tone is mellow, rich and even and the instrument is in fully playable condition. Bearing the unusual original label of Coffe-Goguette. Fully restored by Ian watchorn and accompanied with a full restoration report.

Price: $AUS 10,500.00