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I just completed restoring an unbranded full-size trade violin that has a very unusual varnish pattern on the top and bottom plates. There was no label on the inside of the violin. I am hoping that one or more of the kind experts on this forum might be able to identify the maker(s) or family trade shop that may have made this violin. If possible, it would nice to be know when it was made (approximate date) and what its current value might be once it is fully set up for playing. After removing the top plate, my restoration efforts included adding blocking to the upper bout as only the lower edges were blocked, adding cleats to the inside of the centerline of the bottom plate, removing a carved-in bass bar and installing a new bass bar, adding a sound post patch to the bottom plate where it had cracked, repairing and cleating some cracks in the top plate, repair of a chip in the scroll and installing a new ebony fingerboard to replace a common wood fingerboard that was painted or stained black. Attached is a series of images of the restored violin. I am thinking that perhaps the unusual varnish pattern might be one key to its identification. Also, note the attached image that shows the number 14 engraved into the button. Any information would be helpful. Many thanks in advance for your kind assistance. Bill in Montana
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I recently acquired an Andreas Amati trade violin from an auction website. It was described on the auction site as a Baroque "Bohemian" violin in need of a repair/restoration. Attached are images of this violin for your perusal. It has a two part Spruce top and two part Maple bottom with Maple sides (see images) Inside the violin is the printed label: "Andreas Amati fecit Cremonae anno 16" I understand that this is obviously a typical label found in a host of trade violins from various sources. What perhaps intrigues me most about this violin is that it is stamped "PARIS" on the button (see first image). Perhaps one or more of the experts out there can indicate if this stamp refers to the name of the maker or to the location as Paris in France, where the trade workshop may have been located. Any other additional information on this particular violin would be helpful. A value estimate based on a full restoration and setup would also be appreciated, if that is possible. It is obviously in need of some repairs, which I intend to do, but it would be nice to know more about it before I proceed. Thanks in advance for any information you may be able to provide.
