Violin By Melvin Goldsmith 2003 Melvin Goldsmith was born in 1968 and became a professional maker in 1993. He has over 25 year’s violin making experience and made his first violin at the age of 12 under the tutelage of his Grandfather, Charles Arche.
As a maker he has carefully researched replicating the methods, materials and aesthetics of the Eighteenth Century Italian Masters and specialises in copies of Old Master instruments.
This particular example is based on the Stradivarius pattern and has a two piece back of maple of a strong medium curl ascending across the back from the joint. The ribs, pegbox and scroll are of a similar curl.
The violin has a two piece front of Italian pine of a medium grain.
The antique oil varnish is a warm orange-brown colour on a yellow ground. Label Reads:
Melvin Goldsmith Maldon
Faciebat Anno 2003
Length of back 356mmWidth upper bout 169mmWidth centre bout 113mmWidth 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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