Violin By C F Schuster C.1900 Carl Friedrich Schuster worked in Markneukirchen between 1812 and 1864. The son of Johann Christian Schuster he is known for the good, neat quality of his workmanship and the responsive tonal quality of his instruments.
The violin offered here is a typical example, dating from around 1900, and has a one piece back of maple of a strong medium-broad curl descending across the back from the treble down towards the bass. The ribs are of a similar curl, the pegbox and scroll being of a somewhat fainter curl.
The instrument has a two piece pine front of a medium-fine grain.
The varnish is an orange-brown colour on a yellow ground. Label Reads:
COPY OF AMATI
Manufactured in Saxony by
C.F.Schuster & Sohn
Length of back 316mmWidth upper bout 144mmWidth centre bout 97mmWidth lower bout 179mmCondition 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 £1,320 is included with this instrument
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