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Hello All, Below are photos of a violin I have at my bench currently. The owner has given permission to post them in an effort to gather more information. It has been appraised (2023 at a reputable shop) as a “violin labeled Joannes Schorn.” The shop that wrote the appraisal has said that they are unable to draw conclusions about its origins. I‘m hoping to get some ideas of its age and origins. For what it’s worth, there is a violin up for auction at Tarisio’s London auction currently that comes with a certificate and dendro report that suggest it’s genuine. The violin I’ve got doesn’t match to my eye. https://tarisio.com/auctions/auction/lot/?csid=2200305664&cpid=4221927424&filter_key=
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I still don't have modeling bulbs, but managed some decent "as found" shots that should give an idea of what I have to work with to people who have run into this sort of thing. Haven't done any tests yet. Gonna do some minor repairs, including a neck pullup and bushing a cracked peg hole, before I start working on varnish. biggest challenge will be to define objectives and limits. I don't want it to look "New", just more attractive to and ultimate buyer. The legend inside says it was made by Thurston Holmdale in Brooklyn, NY, USA, in 1918, from American wood, so I think we have basic origin questions pretty well settled. It's got virtually no playing wear on it, seems nicely made, and despite the strings, sounds like it has good potential.
