Violin By Franz Walter Jacob Stuttgart C.1925. Franz Walter Jacob was born in 1892 and worked in Berlin, Wiesbaden, Barmen and finally Stuttgart in 1933. He is renowned for producing excellent copies of old style instruments.
The example offered here has a one piece maple back of a medium curl running from the treble down towards the bass across the back. The ribs, pegbox and scroll are of a similar curl.
The violin has a two piece pine front of medium grain.
The varnish is a rich orange-brown colour on a yellow ground.
Branded on the inner back. Label Reads:
Branded on the inner back
F Jacob
Length of back 358.5mmWidth upper bout 169mmWidth centre bout 113.5mmWidth lower bout 209mmCondition 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 conditionA written valuation for insurance purposes of £5,500 is included with this instrument
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