Michael H Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 I have come across a label that has “antic” written with 2 stars. Does “antic” mean something regarding instruments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Allen Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Probably just a poor translation of "Antique". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael H Posted June 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, Nick Allen said: Probably just a poor translation of "Antique". I had considered that, but the build year was 2001. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbow Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Is it antiqued though? In catalan antic means old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three13 Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Fiddle label antics - literally. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael H Posted June 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 It’s just a German cello, no antiquing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-G Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 What does the label actually say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael H Posted June 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 It’s a SIR German cello, I caught it looking around, now can’t find the link (though I suppose this thread may have to be in the auction forum). Handwritten on the manufacturer’s label is handwritten “antic **.” As far as I know, SIR celli has four grades, so maybe the two stars represent level two? Though I would typically see a Roman numeral, and have never seen “antic” written. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael H Posted June 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Okay, found it. It is at auction, but not necessarily a discussion of the auction, only the label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violadamore Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 IMHO, @Michael H, based on other German manufacturers' practices, "antic" probably refers to the type of varnish used. While looking at the offering (yes, sugar, of course I found it ) , I noted that the varnish has a "ripple" effect like on old woodwork, so that makes sense. Since the cello is "local pickup only", go look at it, and get the pawn shop to let you play it. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael H Posted June 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 13 hours ago, Violadamore said: IMHO, @Michael H, based on other German manufacturers' practices, "antic" probably refers to the type of varnish used. While looking at the offering (yes, sugar, of course I found it ) , I noted that the varnish has a "ripple" effect like on old woodwork, so that makes sense. Since the cello is "local pickup only", go look at it, and get the pawn shop to let you play it. Good luck! Great, thanks! I’ve had a handful over the last decade and they’ve always been solid workshop celli. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glebert Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Considering the definition of antic (amusing, silly, or strange behavior) I don't know if I would would be a good thing for a cello. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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