#72 • Aged Violin in Case- Stradivarius Copy / Germany

Part of Gray Gallery - Gold & Silver Jewelry, Jadeite, HONs, Musical Instruments, Nice Furniture (timed auction by K and B Auction)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Available

Well aged violin body- no strings, tuning pegs or bridge- used and untested. Has interior label inside reads "Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis / faciebat anno 17 / made in Germany". Two piece flamed maple back and sides and the front is two pieces of likely spruce, and the varnish is an antiqued reddish-brown (well worn). The violin is decorated after the manner of the Brescian makers and has charming scroll. 14" back. Comes in antique wooden coffin-style violin case by G&B- Produced roughly between the 1880s and 1923 (often attributed to the George S. Bond Company). Copy of Antonius Stradivarius violin, made in Germany like late 1800's to early 1900's. BP