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  1. I see lots of these labels that vary widely regarding how they've worn and how they show their age. The 1919 is very clean, but not a lot different from some I've seen. I guess some have just been kept in better circumstances than others. Also, the 1919 could have been behind glass for a good number of years.
  2. <BR><BR>That mounting hole in the back might explain the ventral pin mystery! Maybe those old cremonese violins were "shop displays" mounted on the walls. :-) could happen.
  3. Hello Ron my name is John Hand and I have been trying to add my violin to the Reindahl Registry with no luck. When I summit the form it comes back with "no website found" any thoughts? I can be reached at john.hand45@yahoo.com. Thanks

  4. Yes, Lyndon, you are correct. I meant to say George. I don't believe I've ever seen August & Knute in the same auction before this one.
  5. If we exclude the "Italo-American" designated violins, and throw out those modern day instruments by living American makers (Sam Z) :-) , Knute Reindahl ties with Karl Berger for second place at $5,400, well behind two August Gemunders at $9,000 & $10,800. Reindahl instruments regularly do well at auction, usually ending up in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd position in a similar field of entries, with only instruments by August Gemunder and Carl Becker consistantly commanding higher prices. The Reindahl violin in this Tarisio auction spent quite a few years making music in the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra. It was commissioned by Martin Aberg of Providence Rhode Island in 1917 for his son, Victor.
  6. Why does it seem so many makers keep changing? ("Just finished a Strad xxxx, for my next one I think I'll do a Guarneri xxxx") To me it would seem logical for a maker to settle into a model or two that works for them, and stick with those. I'm interested in what some of you makers would say about this- and knowing how many different forms you have and use. And why.
  7. Doesn't the fact that the listing uses the term "attributed to" indicate that the auction house does not agree with the attribution?
  8. From my notes from when I used to keep track of such things- A Carl (with a "C") George violin dated 1910 was sold on eBay in July, 2006 for a nice sum of $6,326.
  9. Michael- Very nice idea to put your 'star' brand inside like that. I think it would be worthwhile to go for a real "burned in" brand. Have you considered having a metal one made? Of course, the drawback would be the changing date... but I think it would still be worth consideration.
  10. Looks like they barked-up the edge a little while getting that brand on the button- even has the slant similar to the slant of the brand.
  11. The French traders & trappers (voyageurs) had a settlement in northern Wisconsin about the same time the pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620, thus many Wisconsin place-names are of French origin. One such name is "Lac du Flambeau", named by the French upon seeing the Native American Indians spearfishing at night by luring the fish to the surface with the light from fires they built in the prows of their canoes. In English, the name translates to "lake of the beautiful fire".
  12. This thread needs to be put to death- hence my 'kinda' related post: Several years ago I had cataract surgery- a lens replacement with an artificial one. I Immediately noticed a marked difference in some colors- mainly the reds. The 'new' eye saw more bluish reds or crimson, while the 'old' eye saw purer reds. Very noticeable especially in car colors. By alternately covering one eye and then the other, the difference was, to me, quite pronounced. Few people believed me, especially the eye doctors- or else they didn't want to admit knowledge of it. I subsequently had the second eye done, and now I'm perfect again! (Now the possibility of comparison is lost). Something you re-touchers might think and ask about if/when the time ever comes.
  13. Being aware of your varied interests, I couldn't resist. Even though there can be some branching off into associated areas of interest- I do think "interest" is still the key word. Isn't it still possible that you have so many interests that you will be limited as to how many brain cells you can devote to any one of them? I am only being partly serious...
  14. I agree with Dean that we all have a built-in potential for genius. It takes a special kind of teacher or mentor to spark the interest in a student, but once done the yearning for learning is somewhat self-fueling. On the other hand, as Lyndon indicated, a good teacher should recognize a student's interests and encourage them accordingly. It's like we each have a given number of brain cells which we can devote to whatever subject(s) we choose (except in cases of brain damaged individuals). Naturally, we devote them to the areas of most interest to us. The "Jack-of-all-trades" devotes fewer brain cells to many subjects- perhaps too many interests? Dean, can you relate? :-) Savants apparently are enabled (restricted?) to devote the great majority of their brain cells to a single subject, thereby bringing out their genius. Einstein was not interested in simple math- like adding up his grocery bill; Strad was very interested in lutherie; etc. It's all so simple.
  15. It appears that the loosened rib may have been merely "butted up" to the neck on this violin. Is that something that is common or not? Would the violin possibly have an integral neck/upper block? Or am I seeing things...
  16. In addition to the O. M. Robinson violin that Tarisio sold in 2004 for $345, one was sold on eBay in April, 2008, for $482.
  17. But all these pale in comparison to the private collection held in Brewton, Alabama.
  18. There have been numerous inquiries in the past from folks wanting to know more about the maker of their instrument, so I think it's just a matter of the right people seeing your post. It would be helpful if you would indicate if you are doing this for the 'fun' of it, or if there would be a charge for the service- (in which case you would probably not be allowed to solicit for the service on Maestronet).
  19. The Chicago maker who made the original instruments for Mills Novelty was Peter Christian Poulsen (not Polsen). A shame that the 'instrument offered' is not original, or at least a P. C. Poulsen. They are out there, one sold on eBay in Dec., 2010 (violin only).
  20. Alright then, Scottish it is!
  21. Yes, I believe he was a son..
  22. Jeffrey- Not knowing the date, there were a couple of American makers that may fit: Carlton Stanley, Newton, MA (making 1925-1932, at least) Charles Sutherland, Manlius, NY (making 1872, at least)
  23. Neat job! Nicely hidden in the cupped area of the tail, and the slot has even been filled to further conceal the repair. I love it when you guys take it to the next level. Jeffery, are you paying attention?
  24. Oops! It just occurred to me that my comment could be construed as being politically slanted. Sorry, not intended.
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