Scalloped Cello Scroll

[NVG Cellist]

It seems like I've seen a few cellos recently with a scooped out or scalloped side of the scroll, like this one:

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/199834665_antique-vintage-american-or-european-cello

Does this suggest a time period when it was a trend and/or region, or after a maker? Anyone else come across these? I notice also that the lower pegbox is angled sharply up towards the back of the instrument.

Thanks

[deans]

Older "Bohemian" instruments and others, usually "through neck" construction and usually not higher grade. Here's a big old viola.

[violinsRus]

And on an old 'Saxon' violin...