Nicolaus violin in 1635

[nicolaus vii]

I bought a violin.

Is there anyone who'll explain me whether it's real or copy and how valuable it is?

Nicolaus Amatus fecit

in Cremona 1635

 

[Blank face]

It’s not a copy but a violin from the Saxon cottage industry, a bit more than 100 years old, with a randomly attached label. The value in a completely new set up and repaired state is that of a beginners violin in your region.

[Guido]

3 hours ago, nicolaus vii said:

I bought a violin.

Is there anyone who'll explain me ... how valuable it is?

Why would you think it is worth anything other then what you paid for it? It's a pretty robust definition of value.

[Altgeiger]

3 hours ago, Guido said:

Why would you think it is worth anything other then what you paid for it? It's a pretty robust definition of value.

My father won a refrigerator on a coin toss. Refrigerators are worth nothing, apparently.

[Dr. Mark]

I find myself comparing hands and backgrounds among new members asking for valuations.