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| I am an amateur musician who took up the cello back in the 80s when my great grandfather gave me my first cello. I loved the cello and took off, learning to play it. I've played in a college symphony and have continued to play since then. When my great grandfather gave me the cello, he gave me very specific information about the cello, telling me that it was made by a man by the name of maggini who died in the bubonic plague. He didn't give me the appraisal that he had had done, and I'd now like to authenticate the information that my great grandfather gave to me. How can I find a good appraiser who might be able to make this determination?
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Hi!
First of all, you have to establish if the instrument is original… Actually, a good violinmaker could do that. If the cello is a real Maggini, then you will need dealers like “J & A Beare”, “Bein & Fushi” or something similar if your final goal is to sell it and get a good price… However, the expertise is not going to be cheap  . But as I said before, the instrument must be original.
The are millions of Maggini copies around the world, so be careful. Take the instrument to a violinmaker to determinate what it is. If is not original, he/she could actually declare the real value.
If you want a quick answer about your instrument, post a few photos. People in this board can help you with some tips.
Greetings!
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| Thank you so much for the information. I don't want to part with the cello, no matter what its value is. There is too much sentimental value. However, I would like to know its value so we can have proper insurance coverage in place in case of disaster.
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