Re: Help identifying vintage bowl back.
I think it all boils down to the condition of the neck. If it isn't badly rotated out of position you could get it playable with some rather straightforward woodwork repairs: some yellow glue, tape and patient work.
If the neck is okay. Neck repairs on old Italian bowlbacks are a chore.
Cosmetic "restoration"? That's a whole other thing in terms of time.
Would it be "worth it"? As Mike says, if you do it yourself, why not?
Not a lot of inherent value as something to sell or trade but if you've got the dinero you'll find someone with a Camaro to prettify it all up for you.
Mick
Ever tried, ever failed? No matter. Try again, fail again. Fail better.--Samuel Beckett
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