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W. Wilkanowski Violin Serial #2606

Estimated price for orientation: 1 200 $

Category: Violins
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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  


This violin was made by William Wilkanowski--born in Poland in1886, he emigrated to the U.S.A. and worked in shops in Boston and New York City.  He made violins, violas, and guitars.  There is no evidence of instruments being made by him after 1943.  (Research done from Wikipedia)  This is a beautiful violin with the inlaid "W" on the back top edge of the body of the instrument.  According to Wikipedia, the inlay "W" was done on violins that were all his own work and not made in the shop with assistants.  There is a label inside the violin and it has printed the following: W. WILKANOWSKI VIOLIN MAKER  Then handwritten it says Serial #2606 and there is another number handwritten #7073.  Also on the label there is printed "19___" and in the blank space there is the number 50 hand written--this was perhaps when it was serviced???  I am not a musician and know NOTHING about violins!  Welcome all questions--thanks for looking!!