1895 Parlour Guitar Restoration

A LaRicci Parlour Guitar from 1895 made in New York.
The Guitar had lots of issues, and had been repaired at least once before.
Major splits in the side timber that were repaired using small vertical splints. All braces reglued using Hide Glue.
Back panel had numerous splits in timber, which were first stabilised using CA Glue.
Guitar was then put back together sanded through to 1200 grit and hand brushed with numerous coats of Shellac.
Original frets, bridge and tuners.
Replaced bone nut, hand made bottom strap button, crafted from an Ebony Violin tuner.
New Ebony and MOP string pins.
Strings are Ernie Ball Silk and Steal.