Another possible (french?) purchase

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Frank Larouche

http://s1164.photobucket.com/albums/...ncis_Larouche/

The scroll is in keeping with the bass. Late 19th to early 20th century is likely the period. The bass looks totally Germanic in style. The angled flatback is NOT a French trait at all. I think it can be German, Czech, Austrian or Hungarian but nothing French at all.

Maybe ask him why he thinks it's French like what part of the bass makes him think that other than the color.
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Ok, looking at the front and side of the Scroll now I think this is Hungarian, same period of time, 80-120 years old or so, maybe less but not more.

Hungarian. That is my opinion after looking at all the pics, not German, Czech or Austrian and not close to French in any way.