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English guitar

Cittern or English guitar by Preston, c.1785. Marked 'Preston, Maker, London' on belly and neck. Tortoiseshell finer board, bordered in ivory and ebony. Gilt rose, watch key turning. Marked 'Preston, Inventor'.

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  • Repository:National Trust, Snowshill Manor