This violin is exceptionally well-toned and responsive, speaking with clarity, focus and projection.It should be in the hands of a soloist or chamber musician.

Everything about this instrument speaks of attention to detail: the choice of materials and workmanship are truly excellent throughout. The golden-brown varnish appears to be oil based and of high transparency, beautifully complimenting the wood. The purfling is superbly traced with carefully executed mitres. It's particularly the scroll that impresses - it is beautifully finished and impeccably balanced, with exceptional elegance and refinement.

This violin being unlabeled, the only writing in it is the number 445 written in black ink in the inside at the centre of the back. Other than that there is no other indication of who the maker was or where the violin comes from. However, it shows signs of much playing and evidently was highly appreciated.

It is difficult to attribute a date to this violin. The varnish is only lightly worn in the usual places, and yet it has a truly impeccable neck graft (one of the finest I've ever seen!) which would imply that this instrument was made in the early 19th century or possibly in the 18th century. The pegholes are unbushed. By and large it has the appearance of an instrument made in the late 19th century, and yet the inside shows a high degree of oxidization, such as one would associate with an instrument of the mid-18th century or earlier. Interestingly the neck block inside is much later than the rest of the violin

The one piece back, ribs, neck and scroll appear to be of the same piece of well-figured maple with a straight narrow curl - well-chosen and really appealing to the eye. The top is of very good tone spruce of medium grain with straight and even growthlines.

The tone is unusually clear and focussed and responds with great ease and projection, making really difficult passages easy. It is a pleasure to play on!

Dimensions :
	Length of back: 35.6 cm

Condition :
	This violin is in perfect condition with no cracks or evident repairs anywhere. It has a new bridge and strings and a new tailpiece with single adjuster. NOTE: The chinrest has been replaced since the photos were taken.

Provenance :
	Withheld

Price :

On request