H_DAWGG Posted August 13, 2017 Report Posted August 13, 2017 I recently came across this violin on ebay. Although it does seem to have some issues it appears to be well made. My amateur guess is that its a mid 18th century Mittenwald violin, however, I would like to have your opinions on what you think this violin may be and possibly, who made it One unique feature I noticed on this violin is that the scroll eye seems to be filed down at an inward angle. http://www.ebay.com/itm/152649649255?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Herman West Posted August 13, 2017 Report Posted August 13, 2017 the scroll graft appears to be fake. I don't know what's going on with the neck inset, but it looks like a major accident happened there. there's a lot of damage everywhere, on the table and the C-bouts, and I really can't think why you'd want to have this.
chrissweden Posted August 13, 2017 Report Posted August 13, 2017 Bushings and cheek repair seem to have been done yesterday. Nice Chinese fittings btw.
deans Posted August 13, 2017 Report Posted August 13, 2017 The scroll looks nothing like old mwald to me. The body looks old but doesnt pop out to me as mwald just looking at the outline and f-holes. But I guess it could be, you would have to check out the construction details. It looks revarnished and as others said it has had some damage. Id move along.
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