Identification of the Maker's label

[Paddington]

Hello, everyone!

 

It was suggested to me to try this forum for an inquiry about my new cello. I just bought a lovely instrument of unknown origin. My best guess is late 19th/early 20th century German manufacture, but I'm just a player. The label on the inside is largely removed apart from this tiny piece, and I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on what it could be?

 

Many thanks for your time!

 

[martin swan]

The label might be Anton Veinar (though not authentic), and a Hungarian Anton comes to mind - is it Vecszey?

But labels come and go - this one probably went because it was in some way incriminating or otherwise depressing!

How about some photos of the instrument?

[vathek]

You can see the water stains from soaking it off.

[deans]

Last name looks like it could be Voigt or Voight. I think Arnold Voigt was a trade name, don't know about anton.

[jacobsaunders]

It looks like it was stuck in pretty crooked, like many of the dealer labels that were dropped in through the f hole with a pair of tweezers were, so it probably doesn’t mean much. How about Aston Villa? oh

[Paddington]

Oh, thank you so much! Yes, the label is pretty crooked inside. I bought the cello from someone who got it as a child from his father and doesn't recall anything about the origin. It's brobably nothing special, but it was definitely an affordable improvement over what I had. The cello is very healthy for its age, and is very resonant even though it's been silent for over 20 years. Here are some photos:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Paddington]

Hi again! I think my messages aren't going through immediately because I'm a new member. Does anyone have any thoughts about the background of the cello? I can do better photos if needed. Thanks again!

[RyanJ]

It looks very similar to the cellos under the label of John Juzek.

[Jeff White]

I would agree with your thoughts of it's German origin(those corners look more Markneukirchen), but more like early 20thC, maybe 1920's?  jeff

[jacobsaunders]

Hi again! I think my messages aren't going through immediately because I'm a new member. Does anyone have any thoughts about the background of the cello? I can do better photos if needed. Thanks again!

 

 

“one of these” will be about as acurate as you can get

http://www.maestronet.com/forum/index.php?/topic/333158-opinions-on-age-and-origin/?p=691799

[Paddington]

Thank you!