Jeny Mahon Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 https://t2-auctions.com/auctions/lot/?cpid=3748921344&csid=2199519232 The condition report: Back: soundpost crack with patch, button repair, edge insert adjacent to bass side button, cracks at button, cracks extending from lower edge with patches. Ribs: cracks at corners, minor cracks at button, inserts and cracks at neck, ribs heightened. Top: soundpost crack with patch, various cracks, various edge cracks and inserts. Head: in good condition. Varnish: wear and retouch. I'm curious to know what y'all think it is? Also I wonder if dendro could illuminate the situation at all? Of course post cracks top and back makes it very difficult to sell, and/or it's not been identified; presumably this is why it's on T2. But I wouldn't mind having it around to stare at; it's a pretty fiddle. My eyes aren't the best these days but I can't see any evidence of a SP crack on the back. Either it's a very good repair or I need new glasses! Too bad they didn't include interior photos as (I assume) the top is off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbow Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 7 hours ago, Jeny Mahon said: My eyes aren't the best these days but I can't see any evidence of a SP crack on the back. Either it's a very good repair or I need new glasses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragslap Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Has anyone ever documented the effect of soundpost cracks on an instrument's sound? I mean, looking at that photo, I have a hard time imaging THAT could do much to the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strad O Various Jr. Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 I don't think a well fit soundpost patch hurts the sound much, the problem is the potential for opening up and having to be redone, and the cost of that, that causes the devaluation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeny Mahon Posted September 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 8 hours ago, Shelbow said: Ah, OK.. I was looking above and to the left of that area. Maybe the rubber band threw me! I honestly am waiting for new glasses to arrive on Tuesday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeny Mahon Posted October 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 Ah... between zero comments as to ID and the fiddle now heading towards $30K, I guess I have my answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three13 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 24 minutes ago, Jeny Mahon said: Ah... between zero comments as to ID and the fiddle now heading towards $30K, I guess I have my answer! What did you think it was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeny Mahon Posted October 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 3 minutes ago, Three13 said: What did you think it was? No comment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three13 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 That's no fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragslap Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Jeez! Sold for 33 grand! Guess the soundpost crack didn't hurt the value TOO much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeny Mahon Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 7 hours ago, Three13 said: That's no fun! All I know is it went WAY beyond what I could talk my husband into paying for an anniversary present! Sad trombone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Brown Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 They gots to be something!? Spidey senses are saying Milanese cheap jack????? DLB There was another right next to it in the catalog that did the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipKT Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Post crack bad….No matter how great a violin, you can find one just as good or better for the same money, that doesn’t have a crack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeny Mahon Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Dwight Brown said: They gots to be something!? Spidey senses are saying Milanese cheap jack????? DLB There was another right next to it in the catalog that did the same! Oh wow, I didn't see that one! Also "early 18th c." At least we got to see some of the inside. https://t2-auctions.com/auctions/lot/?csid=2199519232&cpid=3749019648 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmm Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 The back of 153 looked awful nice, aside from all the cracks and stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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