18th/ early 19th c cello or church bass, very unusual body shape with extra curve on sides, 2 piece tiger maple back, curly maple sides, double purfling inlay, body 33", overall 50", widest point 19 1/4",as found, cracks, back loose, note inside repaired by Arthur Dewhurst East Bridgewater, MA 1955,, old stitched cleats, dutchman repairs

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