Violin Bohemian C.1830. The one piece back of maple cut on the slab of plain wood. The ribs of maple of mixed faint fine curl to faint medium curl, pegbox and scroll of plain wood.
The two piece front of pine of medium grain.
The varnish of a rich orange-brown colour on a yellow ground.
Labelled on the inner back. Label Reads:
Jacobus Stainer Geigenmacher
Length of back 352.5mmWidth upper bout 164mmWidth centre bout 114mmWidth lower bout 205.5mmCondition 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. Front: bass f-hole three cracks running up from upper hole towards top edge, wing crack lower hole running up to edge. Crack running up from saddle on treble side, two other small cracks running up from lower treble edge.
All cracks well studded and repaired.
Condition good.A written valuation for insurance purposes of £6,600 is included with this instrument
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