Violin Dutch C.1750 The one piece back of maple of medium-fine curl running horizontally across the back, the ribs of similar curl. The pegbox and scroll of less pronounced curl.
The two piece front of pine of medium-broad grain inlaid with whalebone purfling.
The varnish of a light amber-brown colour on a yellow ground. Label Reads:
Jacobus Stainer
Length of back 363mmWidth upper bout 167.5mmWidth centre bout 114mmWidth lower bout 208mmCondition 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. Front: two small cracks upper bass flank, bass f-hole upper hole small crack, lower bass f-hole two wing cracks and some wood filling. Long crack upper treble flank, two other small edge cracks, some wood inserted under fingerboard in mortice.
Lower treble f-hole two wing cracks, one long crack running down to lower treble edge. Two other edge cracks running up from lower treble edge.
Condition good.
Back: Wood replaced beneth button, small crack lower bass corner, small crack and some filling lower bass near bottom edge right.
Rib: Small crack and fracture upper treble rib.
Pegbox: All holes bushed, small crack treble side between g and e peg and between d and a peg, small crack running on from a peg. Bass side patch to outside of pegbox between d and a peg.
This violin is in good conditionA written valuation for insurance purposes of £8,250 is included with this instrument
|
