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Very Old and Interesting Antique Handmade Violin-Circa 18th century-No Reserve!
Estimated price for orientation: 510 $
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Description Size: 4/4 back length 354mm or 13 7/8 inches Skill Level: Advanced Type: Acoustic Age: c. 18th Century 1750 Model: Carlo Antonio Testore Label: Carlo Antonio Testore...Milano 1743 Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
This old and very interesting antique handmade violin
is offered to the highest bidder with no reserve.The violin is, in my opinion, a very faithful copy of Carlo Testore made during the same period or shortly thereafter. It bears the label of Carlo Antonio Testore.This is a very old and heavily used violin in a remarkably fine state of preservation. Despite its age, around 250 years old, I can find no evidence of cracks or repairs. The violin does have a modern neck, and the original scroll is fully bushed and grafted. There is an ebony crown over the button. The varnish, though somewhat worn, is intact and original and in very good condition. The set up is older, with fresh Thomastik Dominant strings. The pegs are well-fitted, turn easily and hold well. The bridge is quite old and stamped Daniel Moinel a Paris. As mentioned, this is an older set up and could use some updating in the future. The saddle should be replaced at some point and you might also want a new bridge and possibly a nut. The string and bridge heights and fingerboard projection are correct and the violin plays easily. The violin has a one-piece back with figure and flame that changes with the angle of the light. The back has small ebony pins at the top and bottom and the button is crowned. The top is straight grained spruce, tight and narrow near the joint and widening toward the flanks. The neck is to modern specs and probably dates to the later half of the 19th century. The scroll and head are original. The back measures 354 mm, a size common for Testore, the vibrating string length is 328mm, the body stop is 195mm, and the neck stop is 130mm. These measurements are near perfect.The model is rather quirky, but very much in the style of Testore. The ffs are asymmetric, as is the center bout. The back of the scroll is scooped out and plainly finished, the head is bold and very finely carved. The purfling is tightly inlaid close to the edges with fine bee stings bisecting the corners. The back pins, the ebony crown, the grafted scroll, the choice of wood, the four large contoured corner blocks and full linings, the model, detail and measurements are all evidence of a very carefully made copy or tribute to one of Milan's greatest violin makers. This is a beautiful violin in unusually fine condition.
The tone of this violin is bright, even across the strings, and responsive. The sound is open and clean, airy and light, smooth and clear. While the overall impression when first played is light and quite delicate under the ear, the sound projects well. It is a very clean tone and remarkably even across the strings. While it isn't overpowering or a penetrating solo instrument, it does provide a nice, pure and clear singing sound with plenty of brilliance at projection to cut nicely. The violin is particularly easy to play for a person with smaller hands who is uncomfortable stretching on an instrument that is larger. I found this violin easy to play and very quick and responsive yet forgiving. This is a fine and attractive handmade violin, in an exceptional state of preservation.
The bidding will open at $49 and the violin will sell to the high bidder regardless of price. This is a real auction. The high bidder wins regardless of price.
I guarantee this violin to be delightful and as good as my description or I will happily take it back for a full refund. I stand behind what I sell and only offer good instruments that are worthy of a full guarantee. If you win it, and it isn't what you were hoping for, you can return it for a full refund excluding my shipping charge. Whether you spend several hundred dollars or several thousand, the guarantee is the same. Every penny you pay for the violin, I refund without any hassle or argument. But please plan on making up your mind and letting me know within 14 days. Absolutely no refunds or returns considered more than 30 days after auction end.
This is a full-sized violin. The back measures 13 7/8 inches or 354 mm. I have sold hundreds of violins on eBay to satisfied buyers and the word spreads. I know that serious players, teachers, and advanced students look at my auctions regularly and know that my descriptions are accurate and my violins are very good if I say they are. Just check my feedback. If you have any questions, or need additional photos, please don't hesitate to email me.Please contact me directly if there are any questions, concerns, problems or issues. Contact me first if you plan to return the violin and I will take care of everything in a prompt and professional manner.
I am dedicated to excellent customer service.
The violin does not come with a case or bow. Insured shipping and professional packaging of the highest order is $39 in the US, $69 to Canada and $89 to most other countries. I double pack in new, custom-made shipping cartons. I use packing materials designed to provide superior protection for old violins. I ship very fast, usually within 24 hours of payment-or less. You can expect your package to arrive safely within a couple of days of your payment.Thanks for looking!!!! Pahdah_hound
Description
| Size: | 4/4 back length 354mm or 13 7/8 inches | Skill Level: | Advanced |
| Type: | Acoustic | Age: | c. 18th Century 1750 |
| Model: | Carlo Antonio Testore | Label: | Carlo Antonio Testore...Milano 1743 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Unknown |
This old and very interesting antique handmade violin
is offered to the highest bidder with no reserve.The violin is, in my opinion, a very faithful copy of Carlo Testore made during the same period or shortly thereafter. It bears the label of Carlo Antonio Testore.This is a very old and heavily used violin in a remarkably fine state of preservation. Despite its age, around 250 years old, I can find no evidence of cracks or repairs. The violin does have a modern neck, and the original scroll is fully bushed and grafted. There is an ebony crown over the button. The varnish, though somewhat worn, is intact and original and in very good condition. The set up is older, with fresh Thomastik Dominant strings. The pegs are well-fitted, turn easily and hold well. The bridge is quite old and stamped Daniel Moinel a Paris. As mentioned, this is an older set up and could use some updating in the future. The saddle should be replaced at some point and you might also want a new bridge and possibly a nut. The string and bridge heights and fingerboard projection are correct and the violin plays easily. The violin has a one-piece back with figure and flame that changes with the angle of the light. The back has small ebony pins at the top and bottom and the button is crowned. The top is straight grained spruce, tight and narrow near the joint and widening toward the flanks. The neck is to modern specs and probably dates to the later half of the 19th century. The scroll and head are original. The back measures 354 mm, a size common for Testore, the vibrating string length is 328mm, the body stop is 195mm, and the neck stop is 130mm. These measurements are near perfect.The model is rather quirky, but very much in the style of Testore. The ffs are asymmetric, as is the center bout. The back of the scroll is scooped out and plainly finished, the head is bold and very finely carved. The purfling is tightly inlaid close to the edges with fine bee stings bisecting the corners. The back pins, the ebony crown, the grafted scroll, the choice of wood, the four large contoured corner blocks and full linings, the model, detail and measurements are all evidence of a very carefully made copy or tribute to one of Milan's greatest violin makers. This is a beautiful violin in unusually fine condition.
The tone of this violin is bright, even across the strings, and responsive. The sound is open and clean, airy and light, smooth and clear. While the overall impression when first played is light and quite delicate under the ear, the sound projects well. It is a very clean tone and remarkably even across the strings. While it isn't overpowering or a penetrating solo instrument, it does provide a nice, pure and clear singing sound with plenty of brilliance at projection to cut nicely. The violin is particularly easy to play for a person with smaller hands who is uncomfortable stretching on an instrument that is larger. I found this violin easy to play and very quick and responsive yet forgiving. This is a fine and attractive handmade violin, in an exceptional state of preservation.
The bidding will open at $49 and the violin will sell to the high bidder regardless of price. This is a real auction. The high bidder wins regardless of price.
I guarantee this violin to be delightful and as good as my description or I will happily take it back for a full refund. I stand behind what I sell and only offer good instruments that are worthy of a full guarantee. If you win it, and it isn't what you were hoping for, you can return it for a full refund excluding my shipping charge. Whether you spend several hundred dollars or several thousand, the guarantee is the same. Every penny you pay for the violin, I refund without any hassle or argument. But please plan on making up your mind and letting me know within 14 days. Absolutely no refunds or returns considered more than 30 days after auction end.
This is a full-sized violin. The back measures 13 7/8 inches or 354 mm. I have sold hundreds of violins on eBay to satisfied buyers and the word spreads. I know that serious players, teachers, and advanced students look at my auctions regularly and know that my descriptions are accurate and my violins are very good if I say they are. Just check my feedback. If you have any questions, or need additional photos, please don't hesitate to email me.Please contact me directly if there are any questions, concerns, problems or issues. Contact me first if you plan to return the violin and I will take care of everything in a prompt and professional manner.
I am dedicated to excellent customer service.
The violin does not come with a case or bow. Insured shipping and professional packaging of the highest order is $39 in the US, $69 to Canada and $89 to most other countries. I double pack in new, custom-made shipping cartons. I use packing materials designed to provide superior protection for old violins. I ship very fast, usually within 24 hours of payment-or less. You can expect your package to arrive safely within a couple of days of your payment.Thanks for looking!!!! Pahdah_hound
is offered to the highest bidder with no reserve.The violin is, in my opinion, a very faithful copy of Carlo Testore made during the same period or shortly thereafter. It bears the label of Carlo Antonio Testore.This is a very old and heavily used violin in a remarkably fine state of preservation. Despite its age, around 250 years old, I can find no evidence of cracks or repairs. The violin does have a modern neck, and the original scroll is fully bushed and grafted. There is an ebony crown over the button. The varnish, though somewhat worn, is intact and original and in very good condition. The set up is older, with fresh Thomastik Dominant strings. The pegs are well-fitted, turn easily and hold well. The bridge is quite old and stamped Daniel Moinel a Paris. As mentioned, this is an older set up and could use some updating in the future. The saddle should be replaced at some point and you might also want a new bridge and possibly a nut. The string and bridge heights and fingerboard projection are correct and the violin plays easily. The violin has a one-piece back with figure and flame that changes with the angle of the light. The back has small ebony pins at the top and bottom and the button is crowned. The top is straight grained spruce, tight and narrow near the joint and widening toward the flanks. The neck is to modern specs and probably dates to the later half of the 19th century. The scroll and head are original. The back measures 354 mm, a size common for Testore, the vibrating string length is 328mm, the body stop is 195mm, and the neck stop is 130mm. These measurements are near perfect.The model is rather quirky, but very much in the style of Testore. The ffs are asymmetric, as is the center bout. The back of the scroll is scooped out and plainly finished, the head is bold and very finely carved. The purfling is tightly inlaid close to the edges with fine bee stings bisecting the corners. The back pins, the ebony crown, the grafted scroll, the choice of wood, the four large contoured corner blocks and full linings, the model, detail and measurements are all evidence of a very carefully made copy or tribute to one of Milan's greatest violin makers. This is a beautiful violin in unusually fine condition.
The tone of this violin is bright, even across the strings, and responsive. The sound is open and clean, airy and light, smooth and clear. While the overall impression when first played is light and quite delicate under the ear, the sound projects well. It is a very clean tone and remarkably even across the strings. While it isn't overpowering or a penetrating solo instrument, it does provide a nice, pure and clear singing sound with plenty of brilliance at projection to cut nicely. The violin is particularly easy to play for a person with smaller hands who is uncomfortable stretching on an instrument that is larger. I found this violin easy to play and very quick and responsive yet forgiving. This is a fine and attractive handmade violin, in an exceptional state of preservation.
The bidding will open at $49 and the violin will sell to the high bidder regardless of price. This is a real auction. The high bidder wins regardless of price.
I guarantee this violin to be delightful and as good as my description or I will happily take it back for a full refund. I stand behind what I sell and only offer good instruments that are worthy of a full guarantee. If you win it, and it isn't what you were hoping for, you can return it for a full refund excluding my shipping charge. Whether you spend several hundred dollars or several thousand, the guarantee is the same. Every penny you pay for the violin, I refund without any hassle or argument. But please plan on making up your mind and letting me know within 14 days. Absolutely no refunds or returns considered more than 30 days after auction end.
This is a full-sized violin. The back measures 13 7/8 inches or 354 mm. I have sold hundreds of violins on eBay to satisfied buyers and the word spreads. I know that serious players, teachers, and advanced students look at my auctions regularly and know that my descriptions are accurate and my violins are very good if I say they are. Just check my feedback. If you have any questions, or need additional photos, please don't hesitate to email me.Please contact me directly if there are any questions, concerns, problems or issues. Contact me first if you plan to return the violin and I will take care of everything in a prompt and professional manner.
I am dedicated to excellent customer service.
The violin does not come with a case or bow. Insured shipping and professional packaging of the highest order is $39 in the US, $69 to Canada and $89 to most other countries. I double pack in new, custom-made shipping cartons. I use packing materials designed to provide superior protection for old violins. I ship very fast, usually within 24 hours of payment-or less. You can expect your package to arrive safely within a couple of days of your payment.Thanks for looking!!!! Pahdah_hound