Michael H Report post Posted June 10, 2020 I have come across a label that has “antic” written with 2 stars. Does “antic” mean something regarding instruments? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Allen Report post Posted June 10, 2020 Probably just a poor translation of "Antique". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael H Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shelbow Report post Posted June 10, 2020 Is it antiqued though? In catalan antic means old. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Three13 Report post Posted June 10, 2020 Fiddle label antics - literally. Go figure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael H Report post Posted June 10, 2020 It’s just a German cello, no antiquing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J-G Report post Posted June 11, 2020 What does the label actually say? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael H Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael H Report post Posted June 12, 2020 Okay, found it. It is at auction, but not necessarily a discussion of the auction, only the label. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Violadamore Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael H Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glebert Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
