mysticpaw

First one I've come across too …. nice neat work and wood matches the violin perfectly

Sorry.... got mixed up ….. LOB is for my Florance violin …. I'll take photos of the case tonight

357mm Came with a beautiful matching case that has double purfling on the top and bottom

Yes …. strange !

Anyone heard of this maker ….. S? Florance ??

Doesn't seem to have piqued anyone's interest thus far

Certificate says labelled Nicolaus Amatus but in their opinion made by Nicolo Gagliano

Just can't help asking …. what's with the XXIIXCVI

Of the two for sale … the first is the lens only … the second is a bow

I'm no expert but looks way far east of Germany or France

Is it a carving of Beethoven's head ???

Still looks to have some issues in bottom rib area... clunky ….. overvarnished ….. string height looks a bit much..... ...not set up by " a master luthier " ….. strange choice for a " private collector " …….must surely be some decent shops in your area where you can try out a few violins in your price range

Thanks folks …. sticking to the hide glue pot !!!