This violin is unusually well-toned, with clarity, focus and exceptional power and projection - all of which make of it an instrument eminently suitable for solo performance. It responds with ease and has the tonal maturity which only comes over centuries. A rough estimate would date it from around 1770, which now makes it about 250 years old.

This violin is of unknown origin at this time. The general opinion of all who have handled it and played on it, is that it is of Italian origin. It has been fitted with a 'Joseph Dall'Aglio' label, which unfortunately is fake, having been cut from a book or a magazine (see photo). However, it is genuinely old and has been extremely well maintained - all work done on it was to a very high standard of craftsmanship.

The two-piece back, ribs and neck are of nicely flamed maple with a narrow straight curl. It has a superb neck graft. However, the scroll is of more plain wood, and (unusually) without peghole bushings - this would indicate that it is not the original scroll and is by a different maker. The top is of very good tone spruce, with a distinctive arching. The Fs are somewhat short and widely positioned. The purfling and cornerwork are steady throughout.

This violin should be in the hands of a serious professional who regularly does solo work..

Dimensions :
	Length of back: 35.9 cm

Condition :

This violin has seen some repairs, mainly to some cracks in top, and a few other minor cracks endemic to very old violins. All repairs have been extremely well done to a very high standard of craftsmanship. It has had a neck graft but surprisingly none of the pegholes have been rebushed, raising a question as to whether the head is the original or not. Although well made, I don't believe the head is original to the violin. At this time this violin is structurally secure with absolutely no work required - one can expect it to be so for decades to come.

Provenance :
	Withheld

Price :

On request