Ebay 'barn find' cello

I was wondering about this cello, apparently found in a barn and described as English, which was on Ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131519770381

I'd be interested to know why, if anyone can be bothered to tell me, the neck is like that -  is it normal? And is it really English?

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/z/p5UAAOSw3xJVYGrG/$_57.JPG

Thanks for any help