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Similar rounded edges on Goodwill now. Antique Violin | ShopGoodwill.com Grobitz Warsaw

(9) Marketplace - Violin Maker Estate Sale on March 29 | Facebook FYI - I am just passing along, no vested interest.

David - thanks for posting that pod. I enjoyed it.

Thank you for sharing. The varnish and pigment segment is fascinating.

Google AI image recognitions thinks it says: William Boggard Maker 1854, Burlington

Thank you for sharing. Brought a smile to my face.

This is either going to get a flood of comments, or none. I am interested to see which.

Thank you for sharing.

Michael Bodak Violin | ShopGoodwill.com if anyone is interested. There is a lovely thread on MN about Detroit violin makers. Bodak is mentioned.

I spent last week in County Clare fishing. My son and I stayed at a lodge that is owned by Italians and predominantly frequented by Italians. During our visit, there were two intrepid Italian fishermen staying at the lodge with us. They were both professional musicians (oboe and violin). They were from Bergamo – about 60 miles from Cremona. We got to talking violins, violin repairs and violin makers. I mentioned how I enjoy stalking this community. In particular how talented, skilled and knowledgeable you all are and how willing you are to share. The violin player mentioned that he went to an event where he got to try many contemporary violins by many makers. His closing remark was that in his opinion - Davide Sora is the finest living violin maker - his violins sound the purest. While I do not know if this is true or not, I always appreciate Mr. Sora's postings on this board. Just thought I would share.

Thanks, Jacob. Appreciate the response.

For you viewing pleasure. Seems very nice to me. I think the bass bar is carved - but not positive. It has a neck graft and some cheek repairs. Any thoughts on the label are welcomed. Thanks for your responses in advance. (Not sure why the photos loaded in this order - sorry)

Antique Cello Marked "Repare Par T.o. Dionne " W/ Case (Local Pickup Only) | ShopGoodwill.com

And some video: https://www.kcts9.org/show/woodwrights-shop/episode/woodwrights-shop-violin-maker-joe-thrift

Resurrecting this thread…. While many of you I am certain would resign this old instrument to the dustbin or kindling pile, I am enjoying working on it. I am getting ready to glue the scroll to the new neck for grafting, and am looking for advice on what you all would do with these old dowel holes that are in the old scroll? Would you fill these holes in a manner similar to how the peg holes are filled? Or would you use the holes as originally used and insert new dowels into the new neck? Thank you in advance for your responses!