bryan Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 I am looking for an early style all wood violin case like they used to make at the turn of the century. Does anyone have any ideas where I might be able to locate one of these? I found a place in the UK but the shipping charges they wanted to ship it to the US was pretty outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regis Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Do you mean a new (at least new condition) or one that you would fix up yourself. I beleive that I do have a "fixer-upper" Regis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Rocca Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 I think he wants a Hill case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maestramusica Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 If you are looking for a "coffin" style case, these are available every few days on Ebay, sometimes without the violin. But not today, it seems. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...438666&rd=1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...868264&rd=1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...ssPageName=WDVW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_Axel Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Occasionally you see polished mahogany ones too. Here's a nice one that wasn't too expensive. Ebay-Polished wood violin case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennYorkPA Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Bryan, I have every imaginable type of case in my collection. Do you mean turn of the century European (which would include the classic Hill cases) or the more traditional, American cases hand crafted at the end of the 19thC? Are you looking for a functional case that you can use to protect a violin while traveling or is it more for display at home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlecollector Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Anything like this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlecollector Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Out of curiousity ,does anyone know what an `Irvin` case is? Late 19th century. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan Posted April 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Wow, thanks for the quick replies and links all! All of these cases shown would be ideal. I would prefer the coffin style case but a Hill style is very nice too. As long as the case is in sound working order, I can refinish the exterior and interior myself. Regis and GlennYorkPA, I am interested in seeing photos of what you have and prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan Posted April 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Here's a link of what I could find so far. http://www.pamelasmusic.co.uk/case.htm Case #14 is what I am looking at, however an early Hill style like this would be fine too. Case #1 is great too but only in a single version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Rocca Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 you are selling it right? I'm interested in case 14 let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlecollector Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 The cases ,etc... can be bought by emailing Pamela and letting her know what you want.Pamela runs this online shop, her sister Caroline also has a similar shop.They are both active folk musicians who regularly tour schools in the U.K getting small kids interested in music .The cases can be bought using paypal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maestramusica Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...678617&rd=1 Here's one with only a bow as extra baggage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan Posted April 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Quote: you are selling it right? I'm interested in case 14 let me know I'm not the seller, I'm the buyer. This is the type of case I am looking for but because of shipping over seas, is out of my budget. It is still available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regis Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Bryan, As I said, the one I have is a "fixer-upper" Inside Outside If you want to dive in to restore this on, let me know. If anyone can tell me more about this case, I'd appreciate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan Posted April 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Quote: Bryan, As I said, the one I have is a "fixer-upper" Inside Outside If you want to dive in to restore this on, let me know. If anyone can tell me more about this case, I'd appreciate. Thanks Regis. Is this made from solid woods? Do you have any idea what kind of wood this is? Send my a PM with a price you want. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan Posted April 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Quote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...678617&rd=1 Here's one with only a bow as extra baggage. Thanks. This is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Rocca Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 how much does they charge for shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singingmaple Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 I have 6 of this style all different coverings sitting in the chicken house collecting dust.. This is the only one that is stained. Pm me if you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennYorkPA Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Hi Bob, So now you have teased me with that case picture, I need to know more. What does the label say? Could I have a better pic or two? It looks interesting and I haven't seen one quite like it before. Regards Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlecollector Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Its was We .Hill and Sons case , solid Mahogany and weighed around 5 kilos. I don`t have it any longer . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron1 Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 I have the old "coffin" style case in this picture left over, if it's of any interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennYorkPA Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 Bryan, You mentioned in a PM that you were interested in a case like the one that young Kaspar Weiss had in the Red Violin. I just checked the movie and indeed it is a mahogany veneered W.E. Hill & Sons case dating to about 1875. It has the handle on the top to prevent chaffing of violin and bow and therefore needs no cover over the fiddle. The interior is French fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan Posted April 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 Quote: how much does they charge for shipping I believe it was around 33 GBP to the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan Posted April 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 Glenn, that is such a beautiful picture and exactly what I am talking about. I don't need the handle on the top though that is attractive that way. I always thought that all Hill style cases were more squared than the coffin shape . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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