Alfred Knoll viola bow. Silver mounted, a strong player
This silver-mounted Alfred Knoll viola bow is a top-quality piece from the esteemed workshop of the Knoll family in the Bavarian village of Oberprex. Alfred Knoll founded the workshop in 1932, and this...
View ArticleOld Czech violin full of character, made in the Italian style, c.1910
This beautiful old Czech violin, a c.1910 piece, blends its unmistakably Bohemian heritage with charming highlights of the Italian style. In particular, the woods, edgework and soundholes closely...
View ArticleSALE Older English violin, made in the 1940's - warm, golden tone
This old violin was built approx. 1940 by an unknown English violin maker and is a very successfully crafted, nice instrument that features a fine antique appearance. The heavily worn, golden brown...
View ArticleHandsome old German violin. "Conservatory violin", approx. 1920
This good sounding "Conservatory violin" from Saxony in Germany is a highly recommendable instrument for orchestral players that was built after Stradivari patterns in the 1920's. It is the quality...
View ArticleAntique French 3/4 violin with a strong tone - J.T.L.
Coming as a trade-in from a very happy young customer who upgraded to the next size, this gorgeous French 3/4 violin with a strong sound is an elegant Mirecourt piece of work, handmade around 1910 in...
View ArticleOlder Mittenwald violin, 1960's
This good, recommendable Mittenwald violin was handmade in the second half of the 20th century, perhaps an apprentice work, and is a good example of quality handcraftsmanship with a strong, balanced...
View ArticleGerman student violin after Guarneri, from Markneukirchen
This old German violin after Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesu is an excellent example for the inspiring sound qualitiy of student violins from Saxony, that was enjoyed by generations of young...
View ArticleFine French 3/4 violin, approx. 1910
This fine French 3/4-sized violin is an extremely rare instrument of outstanding quality at the size that was built approx. 1910, presumably in the Mangenot workshop famous violin making town of...
View ArticleAttractive old Czech violin, 1930's (certificate Löbner)
This fine Czech violin is an outstanding beauty, that was built by an unknown maker in Schönbach in the1930's. The top was made of well-chosen medium grained spruce and the delicately flamed one piece...
View ArticleItalian violin, Naples, late 19th century
Over many decades, violinist's fascination with Italian violins has remained unwavering. Italy's good reputation is not solely due to great historic names such as Stradivari and Guarneri, as this...
View ArticleOld German violin. c.1900, with a warm, large sound
The resonating chamber of this old German violin from Saxony, a Stradivari inspired model with with medium archings, is forming a beautiful warm sound, that is large, somewhat mellow and strong,...
View ArticleInteresting antique Czech master violin. Probably Prague, 1880's
This interesting master violin is a Czech work made by an unknown hand, most likely made in Prague around 1880. Fine work can be seen in the details of this powerful instrument made on a Brescian...
View ArticleAntique French Jacobus Stainer model violin, Mirecourt
This antique French violin was crafted around 1930 in a Mirecourt atelier in the style of Jacobus Stainer, whose work greatly influenced generations of German violin makers. Although the Italian...
View Article19th century German violin of Saxony, approx. 1870
This warm sounding antique violin from Saxony is a suitable quality instrument of the 19th century, build around 1870 in the Markneukirchen region. It is an outstanding instrument at the price which is...
View ArticleMarkneukirchen violin by Meinel & Herold, Amati model
This German violin by Meinel & Herold is an unlabeled instrument - or more likely the label was removed - it was built approx. 1930 and is recommendable for orchestral use due to its very good...
View ArticleFine Mittenwald viola, Matthias Hornsteiner, 1802
Inspired by the model of his teacher Georg II Klotz, Mittenwald violin maker Matthias Hornsteiner made this full-voiced viola in 1802 – a truly interesting instrument from later in his oeuvre with...
View ArticleExcellent Markneukirchen master violin, approx. 1870
This recommendable Markneukirchen violin is an unlabeled masterpiece with exceptionally good acoustic properties. The violin was made late in the 19th century around 1870, and its unique nature is...
View ArticleOlder Mittenwald violin, 1960's
This good, recommendable Mittenwald violin was handmade in the second half of the 20th century, perhaps an apprentice work, and is a good example of quality handcraftsmanship with a strong, balanced...
View ArticleFine antique French 3/4 sized violin, noble sound
This antique 3/4 violin with a warm, sophisticated sound was crafted around the turn of the century c1900 in France and has preserved its beauty throughout its history. There is a rich coat of a warm,...
View ArticleGerman 3/4 violin. A fine small instrument
This perfectly preserved German 3/4 violin is an exceptionally beautiful instrument that was crafted with taste and attention to detail. Made around the year 1900 in an unknown workshop in Saxony, it...
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