Taxus Posted August 31, 2002 Report Share Posted August 31, 2002 Hi everyone Long time no post! (I have been very involved getting ready for my first child, Few more days ). I found an italian violin in a junk shop (I was looking for a winter project) and was wondering if anyone had any information about the maker. Label: Hand Written Carantino Marino (not sure about the first name) Facit in Naples 5-4 1928 (could also read naplei) I also got another one that I think is German ,it simply labled "The Soloist". the reason I think that it is German is that the pattern seems to be the exact measurments (Curves , F-Hole pattern, Scrole is exact duplicate) of another German one I have , any info ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxus Posted September 1, 2002 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2002 Ok I think the lable may be fake (just guessing). I was thinking that if I lived in Italy I probably wouldnt use the word "IN" and would not use "Naples" (it's Napoli isnt it ?) Tax Do You think this is a fake label? Yes No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubbi2 Posted September 2, 2002 Report Share Posted September 2, 2002 Actually, the label is real, it's the violin that's a fake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxus Posted September 3, 2002 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2002 Ok I am wavering again on if it has a fake label or not. The violin has some very nice quality (and probably expensive) work done on it. Plus I can not see any signs of the label being replaced (There is a small tear and I can see under the label) The violin appears to be hand made (Just has a different look about it) I looked for label wording online ad found similar wording (of course they could be fake too ) Either way it is a nice, consistent sounding violin (defiantly worth the $75 bucks I paid) What are some of the subtle signs of a fake label? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribe Posted September 3, 2002 Report Share Posted September 3, 2002 Taxus, I'm certainly no expert, but when I first saw your post I had a quick look through my copy of Marlin Brinser's little booklet "Labels, Addresses and Signatures of 20th Century Italian Violin Makers". I'm afraid I didn't find any match. The closest is Capicchioni Marino (Cappichioni is the surname I think) and a quick on-line search revealed that he was a very esteemed maker (he made a fiddle for Menuhin for example). Though I'd be delighted, I don't think this is your man. p.s If anyone is selling a copy of Brinser's "Dictionary of 20th Century Italian Violin Makers and Import Dealer's Scrapbook" let me know. It seems to be as rare as hens teeth. Scribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxus Posted September 4, 2002 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2002 How about American ones (mabie a little deception Like Naples, FL ???) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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