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4/4 18th century violin
Estimated price for orientation: 1 300 $
Category: Violins
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Type: Acoustic Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom Size: 4/4
4/4 violin, 18th centuryunlabelled The attractive one-piece back (LOB 35 mm) of medium curl, matching ribs and scroll; medium-narrow spruce top.The varnish of golden brown colour.Condition commensurate with age; no soundpost or bass bar cracks; only minor repairs to the ribs and two repaired cracks running from the left f-hole.The neck is grafted.This violin is likely to be composite: The very good material and workmanship of the back is not matched by the table, which also has different purfling.Nonetheless, this is an enchanting instrument with a mature, warm, and mellow (viola-like) sound, and it plays easily with good response across the whole range. It is not overly loud, but extremely comfortable to play. I have played it professionally in orchestras and chamber ensembles, increasingly leaving my L&T Carcassi in the case (and eventually selling it!). This is a lot of violin for little money!Please bid with confidence - I provide a 14-days return option (you won't return it though!).Viewing in person can be arranged in London and Liverpool.Payment: Preferably wire transfer or cash on collectionInternational postage is available - please enquire.Please also have a look at my listing for more violins and fine art.
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Type: | Acoustic |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United Kingdom | Size: | 4/4 |
4/4 violin, 18th centuryunlabelled The attractive one-piece back (LOB 35 mm) of medium curl, matching ribs and scroll; medium-narrow spruce top.The varnish of golden brown colour.
Condition commensurate with age; no soundpost or bass bar cracks; only minor repairs to the ribs and two repaired cracks running from the left f-hole.The neck is grafted.This violin is likely to be composite: The very good material and workmanship of the back is not matched by the table, which also has different purfling.Nonetheless, this is an enchanting instrument with a mature, warm, and mellow (viola-like) sound, and it plays easily with good response across the whole range. It is not overly loud, but extremely comfortable to play. I have played it professionally in orchestras and chamber ensembles, increasingly leaving my L&T Carcassi in the case (and eventually selling it!). This is a lot of violin for little money!
Please bid with confidence - I provide a 14-days return option (you won't return it though!).Viewing in person can be arranged in London and Liverpool.Payment: Preferably wire transfer or cash on collectionInternational postage is available - please enquire.Please also have a look at my listing for more violins and fine art.