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[Kriss]

Does anyone have any information about Florida violin maker Gino Cavaceppi? I inherited one and can't find much on line.

[violinnewb]

Number 3 on my basic google search:

Biography Note

• Born in Rome, Italy on October 26, 1931. Gino Cavaceppi was a musician and luthier who played several musical instruments. Gino appeared on several TV specials in Florida and is listed in "The Violin Makers of the United States," a book containing articles on the leading violin makers of America. He passed away on January 6, 1987.

[Kriss]

I found that as well. However, I cannot find but 1 example of his work with no price. Is my violin worth anything? I don't play and I don't want to give it away. Or let it collect dust...

[PhilipKT]

On 10/17/2019 at 10:53 AM, Kriss said:

I found that as well. However, I cannot find but 1 example of his work with no price. Is my violin worth anything? I don't play and I don't want to give it away. Or let it collect dust...

 Contact one of the New England auction houses, either Skinner, or Tarisio, But there are lots of others. Contact more than one and see what they say.

[germain]

It wont be much...

[Stephen Fine]

On 10/17/2019 at 11:53 AM, Kriss said:

I found that as well. However, I cannot find but 1 example of his work with no price. Is my violin worth anything? I don't play and I don't want to give it away. Or let it collect dust...

Hi Kriss,

Any update?  I wish I had seen this post.  I'm from Gainesville where Gino lived, and when I was a kid, I played on a 3/4 size bow named the "Gino Cavaceppi Memorial Bow" made by David Forbes.  I think David knew Gino, you could call him if you wanted first-hand information.

If your violin is in good shape, it's definitely worth something.

[Mari426]

Hi Kriss, 

do you still have the violin you talked about on your post? I would like you to contact me if possible if you still do. Long story.

thank you 

 

mari