Real Roth violin?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ESTATE-FIND-Vintage-German-Violin-Ernst-Heinrich-Roth-1927-/380927524665?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58b10cbf39 I think this person got extremely lucky at an Estate Sale
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/301217586736?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 From Jacobs lessons on construction I'd guess that this one was built on the back German. Please correct...
View ArticleThanks
Hi. Just a brief note to thank all the people who most generously share their knowledge and experience in the different forums; be it about identifying instruments, suggesting the best approach to...
View Article"Violiniada" ebay seller...to good to be true?
Hi all, just wondering what some learned luthier types think of this sellers violins. I have googled the seller and found he is a wonderful and well schooled player, but not a luthier. His violin...
View ArticleViolin with through neck
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beautifully-flamed-4-4-Violin-1part-back-violon-needs-repair-NOT-COMPLETE-/131220763630?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e8d5df3ee Any idea as to origin of this one? How...
View ArticleBow hunting in a bowless nation -_-
If there is one thing I honestly cannot stand (hence my extreme procrastination), it's bow shopping. Now why am I allergic to such a joyous necessity? There is absolutely no where in Portugal with an...
View Article"Italian Violin"
Anybody know Paolo Schiaparelli in Milan? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Italian-Violin-/331235736718?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d1f303c8e
View ArticleSurprised by high auction price
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Rare-Old-Italian-Violin-1729-/111376955606 I am puzzled why this sold for over $2000. I had assumed that it was one of the usual built on the back German trade instruments....
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What was this Ebay cello ('a very fine old cello')?
I was wondering where this Ebay cello which ended just now might be from. There is a detailed description and photos, but no mention of the country of origin or age (other than 'pre-1900')....
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"OLD ITALIAN VIOLIN 18th Century school of Thomas Balestrieri "
Things must be cheaper in Australia...
View ArticleBromptons lot 258
I saw this violin at the last Bromptons sale yesterday and wondered if anyone had any thoughts on it?...
View ArticleMacDonald Strad Viola
The MacDonald Strad has not found a buyer. No real surprise there in my humble opinion !
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A French Violin That Needs Attention To Detail
Hello everyone and thank you for any help you can give with cost of repair to the lower f hole wing that is missing. The violin has some history of a gentleman (one owner I was told) playing the violin...
View ArticleVuillaume violin dating question
Can anyone help me figure out some rough dates for a Vuillaume violin, please? The name "Vuillaume" is in block letters (all upper case) on the back just below where the neck joins. So that much is...
View ArticleWhat wood is that?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231268747875 I would be interested to know what type of wood has been used for the back, neck and ribs. Thanks.
View ArticleJOhn JUzek Viola
Is this John Juzek Viola worth more than 300 dollars? https://post.craigslist.org/manage/4536920248/s3vqs
View ArticleBonhams 12th May JF Lentz violin sells for 75,000
Apologies if already posted/discussed. Feel free to merge at will, mods... Just noted this in this month's Strad. Lot 275 in Bonhams' London May sale - 'A violin by J.F. Lentz, 1816'. Estimate was...
View ArticleINTERNATIONAL ALERT | 100+ String Instruments Valued at $200,000+ Stolen From...
http://www.theviolinchannel.com/international-alert-100-string-instruments-valued-200000-stolen-bremen-germany/ http://npatera.wix.com/stolen-instruments-...
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mariam has returned to eBay!
From several years ago...http://www.maestronet.com/forum/index.php?/topic/319347-ebayalex-gartsman/ This time the seller claims to have certs from Beare and other heavy hitters, but most certs are...
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