French lyre-guitar, by Aldric, Paris, circa 1830, Nicely detailed with ebonised borders, and the bridge terminating in delicately cut scrolling vines. With gilded finials in the form of two eagles' heads. In wood case, 78 cm long, 33.5 cm wide
French lyre-guitar, circa 1820, Decoratively inlaid overall in mother-of-pearl, with ivory finials, the bridge terminating in delicately cut scrolling vines. In wood case, 80 cm long, 38 cm wide