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Description
Length Of Back: 36CM
This is almost certainly Scottish It has some interesting hieroglyphics on the back (See Pics) I suspect it is early rather than late 19th century. Scroll is interesting. Old school neck angel meaning it could well be older. A Definite collectors piece or for someone who knows about violins
Has a repaired f hole crack in the top and other minor wear See picture for details Nicks out of the ribs (see Pics) Back has surface ware but no cracks, looks like work has been done to the neck on one side just under the finger board
This is a thoroughly interesting collectors piece You wont find one like this again. Sold as needing refurbishment and with early nineteenth century neck angel
Bow is very old but in poor (non playable condition) Case is solid, cosmetically poor condition inside, some external scratches etc
Please note the following which applies to all instruments sold
1 Soundposts will occasionally dislodge during shipping. Usually a luthier will not charge you for putting them back up, however violins are sold on the basis that the soundpost might need to be put back up
2 Finger boards are designed to be easily removed (and replaced) It is unusual but very occasionally a fingerboard gets loose during shipping. Again a luthier can help in simply regluing it. However all instruments are sold with the possibility the fingerboard may need to be reglued. Its very unusual though
3 Bow and case (where offered) are a free gift to the winner but do not form part of the auction.
4 I am not a luthier so please study the pictures and make sure it is what you need. There may be additional issues with the instrument I am unaware of. All violins are sold as needing refurbishment, repair and a complete set up whether they need it or not
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I will have other violins or bows on ebay for a while so please check back from time to time
One thing worth remembering is historically vintage violins have been one of the best best investments out there as they have consistently increased in value. Whereas a modern instrument basically looses value through time.
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