Baroque Violin By Remerus Liessem London 1751 Remerus Liessem worked in London, 1730-1760. He also made lutes and citterns.
The one piece back of maple of medium curl running horizontally across the back from the joint. The ribs, pegbox and scroll of similar curl.
The two piece front of pine of fine grain in the treble flank broadening towards the bass.
The varnish of a warm orange-brown colour on a yellow ground. Label Reads:
Remerus liessem
fecit Londini 1751
Also some handwritten repairers details.
Length of back 351mmWidth upper bout 162mmWidth centre bout 111mmWidth lower bout 198.5mmCondition ReportPlease note that the condition report lists all repairs that have been historically undertaken. The instrument is, however, offered in a fully restored condition and has been fully and professionally setup in our workshops. Any repairs have either been conducted by ourselves or fully inspected and the quality of the repair verified by our workshop. No further repairs are required. Details listed in this condition report are for information purposes only. Excellent original condition
Original neck and inner dowel fixing, original bass bar and saddle.
Front: Bass f-hole wing crack running up from lower hole, treble f-hole wing crack running up from lower hole, small crack running up from upper hole.
Ribs: Upper bass rib, section towards neck replaced, lower bass small crack. Upper treble rib, small oval section inserted.
Pegbox: Pegholes bushed.A written valuation for insurance purposes of £5,500 is included with this instrument
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